Most Popular Books by THOMAS W. PHELAN

Effective discipline for children 2-12.

In honest and straightforward language, this comprehensive guide describes how to recognize the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), how to best treat it, and how to handle its effects in everyday situations. Parents, teachers, physicians, and mental health professionals benefit from learning the latest on medication treatment for the disorder that affects approximately 20 million children and adults in the United States. This guide helps ADD individuals and their friends and families to understand ADD and to better serve the needs of ADD children and adults in school, workplace, and social situations. This replaces 0963386115.

By presenting the popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program from a child’s point of view, this innovative guide provides kids with a thorough understanding of the disciplinary system—from the counting and time-out methods parents will be using to how better behavior benefits the entire family and leaves more time for play. Storytelling portions are coupled with copious illustrations to help describe the basic tenets of 1-2-3 Magic—such as positive reinforcement, charting, and the docking system—while a question-and-answer section outlines common situations, including What if I don’t go to my room? Will I still be counted if I have a friend over? and What kinds of things can we do for one-on-one fun? Crossword puzzles, word searches, and journal suggestions further encourage children to apply what they’ve learned about the methods.

"Everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, ''That''s one. That''s two. That''s three.'' And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!" -- PopSugar MomsAre you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to get your kids to behave without yelling? Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child, this parenting book can help you create a calm, happy home.

"Originally published as Surviving your adolescents in 2012 by ParentMagic, Inc."--Title page verso.

El método más simple, efectivo y amigable para educar hijos disciplinados y felices. Bestseller de The New York Times. Con más de 1,500,000 ejemplares vendidos. 1-2-3 por arte de magia te dice cómo recuperar el mando en tu casa y disfrutar de tus hijos. Thomas W.Phelan ofrece a los lectores herramientas para resolver casi cualquier situación sobre problemas de conducta, conflictos de interacción y chantajes infantiles a través de novedosos consejos y divertidas historias derivadas de la vida real. El objetivo es educar niños competentes, emocionalmente inteligentes y que piensen de forma asertiva. Este libro práctico y útil te ayudará a disciplinar efectivamente a tus hijos desde el día uno, aprenderás cómo tu silencio dice más que tus palabras y cómo al establecer límites mejorarás la dinámica familiar. Descubre cómo establecer límites sintetizando la compleja tarea de ser padres con tres sencillos trabajos: 1. Controlar el comportamiento desagradable: aprende una técnica sorprendentemente sencilla para que tus hijos dejen los comportamientos inadecuados (quejas, discusiones, berrinches, rivalidad entre hermanos y más). 2. Fomentar el buen comportamiento: aprende métodos efectivos para que tus hijos inicien los comportamientos que deseas (limpiar su cuarto, hacer la tarea, terminar su comida, irse a dormir, ayudar en los quehaceres del hogar). 3. Fortalecer el vínculo con tus hijos: aprende técnicas poderosas que refuercen el lazo entre padre e hijo.

Parents want their children to grow up with a robust, yet realistic self-respect. In their eagerness to help, however, parents often fall into traps that make them feel better without actually advancing their children''s self-esteem. In this enlightening new book, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan offers easily understood and achievable methods to help children gain self-respect. You will discover the "nuts and bolts" of self-esteem, five critical strategies for promoting self-esteem, the reasons for the junior high crash, the relationship between discipline and self-respect, common parenting oversights, why many self-esteem programs are unrealistic and unhelpful, and the 10 things you do not want to know about self-esteem. Self-Esteem Revolutions in Children describes the sweeping changes that youngsters experience as they grow up. Dr. Phelan explains why gimmicks and good intentions must be replaced by the hard work of both parents and children. He believes children are willing to do their part. Now parents can learn how to effectively meet the challenge - step by step.

The workbook takes parents carefully through the program in a way that maximizes understanding, encourages constructive self-evaluation and provides for systematic planning of parenting strategies.

Based on the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 Magic "If you only have time to read one book about managing student behavior, make it this one." "This book is a great resource for new teachers and veteran teachers." The fastest way to get back to what you love-teaching! Being a teacher can be one of the most rewarding professions, but also one of the most frustrating. Many teachers feel very prepared to instruct students in their chosen subjects, but don''t have quite as much training in managing classroom discipline-yet experienced educators know that if challenging behavior goes unchecked, the entire year can be disrupted. 1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom shows teachers how to establish and maintain good discipline habits in their classrooms through an easy-to-understand program that you''ll swear "works like magic." 1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom will help you understand: - How to encourage courteous classroom behavior and constructive work habits - How your personality affects your teaching style - How to effectively manage transition times with your class - Successful methods for handling assemblies, recess, lunchtime, and field trips - How to communicate productively with parents 1-2-3 Magic in the Classroom takes the guesswork out of classroom discipline and will help you get back to teaching and your students get back to learning-today!

Stress from kids or dealing with problems like Attention Deficit Disorder can aggravate depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders, marital discord, substance abuse and a host of other psychological problems in parents. Research shows that the 1-2-3 Magic parenting program can not only improve children''s cooperation and reduce misbehavior, but it can also reduce parental stress, hostility and depression. John expert, Thomas Phelan, Ph. D., and learn how to teach America''s #1 child discipline program, 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12. This evidence-based, easy-to-learn method will help you promote effective parenting in a way that engages both moms and dads and that also allows family members to enjoy one another''s company again. Use 1-2-3 Magic to increase the effectiveness of your parenting outreach, simplify service delivery and assist with differential diagnosis. The formula for this success is straightforward: The plan is simple, it''s easy to learn, and it works. Help the families you work with to enjoy one another''s company again--your clients will thank you!

"No es fácil ser padre--y poder controlar la falta de respeto de sus hijos en una manera razonable y no demasiado emocional cuando ellos se comportan como "pequeños monstruos." Obviamente, los padres necesitan ayuda, pero no el tipo de ayuda que require que sean genios, santos, o psicoterapeutas profesionales."--Page [4] of cover.

Explains 1-2-3 magic, a discipline program for children, from a child''s point of view, highlighting how the method works, defining good behavior, and explaining the rules and consequences for a misbehaving child.

"Someone --or something--is stealing money from the 5th4th3rd Bank in East Clunque. How do the crafty villains get in and out of the bank, and who is behind this fiendish plot? Will the bank be forced to close its doors? There are only two detectives who can solve the mystery! Willy the Walking Pancake and Sebastian the Amazing Wonder Pig."--Back cover.