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# 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting (Positive Parenting Guide for Raising Happy Kids)

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Review: You THINK it’s a basic parenting book but there is a lot more to it - So I picked up this book based on a reference to better handle my six year old autistic, FASD, ADHD child who is doing well but was becoming more defiant of late. The book is pretty close to the parenting that I have been doing BUT for some important differences. I updated my approach to match the book and BANG! my son snapped right back into being a pretty good kid. I developed my parenting approach over 10 years using trial and error with my kids. This book validated most of my approach but did a lot more such as: 1) Explaining WHY the approach is needed. This is important because you better understand when and when not to use an approach. 2) Goes over the border cases of how to apply an approach and when to seek help (which wasn’t needed by me but is comforting to know). 3) Explains the approach in detail. This is more important than you may think as for example, you may know the basics (counting 1, 2, 3) but the details such as not making a comment or explaining your actions to your child are important! This book explains why that is important and because you know why you shouldn’t talk, you know when to break the rule. I wish I had read this book when my first child was born. It would have saved us all some pain and suffering. There are some tweaks I would recommend for a neural divergent child but they fall within the suggestions of the book and again, because you know why you do things, you know when to break the rules as called out in the book. I strongly recommend this book. If I can use it effectively to manage my speech delayed, ADHD, autistic, FASD child, you can certainly use it effectively on your neural normal child. Happy Parenting! PS: For special needs parents: having a book explaining how you are parenting your child is quite useful. My school district did not provide special training to teachers and special needs aides. Being able to give them a book explaining how to work with him has all kinds of knock on benefits. This will be a book I plan to provide to his teachers at the start of each year!
Review: Generational success! - My parents used this book to parent my sisters and I, so I am excited to read it and use it on my boy! 1-2-3 magic teaches kids that they have the opportunity to make the decision to continue doing whatever they shouldn’t be, or they can stop and avoid a time out! I think it is helpful to read and a great way for parents to introduce discipline

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,017 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Family Conflict Resolution #8 in Conflict Management #23 in Baby & Toddler Parenting |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,948) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.73 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | 6th |
| ISBN-10  | 149262988X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1492629887 |
| Item Weight  | 11.9 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | February 2, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Sourcebooks |
| Reading age  | 3+ years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You THINK it’s a basic parenting book but there is a lot more to it
*by F***N on October 31, 2023*

So I picked up this book based on a reference to better handle my six year old autistic, FASD, ADHD child who is doing well but was becoming more defiant of late. The book is pretty close to the parenting that I have been doing BUT for some important differences. I updated my approach to match the book and BANG! my son snapped right back into being a pretty good kid. I developed my parenting approach over 10 years using trial and error with my kids. This book validated most of my approach but did a lot more such as: 1) Explaining WHY the approach is needed. This is important because you better understand when and when not to use an approach. 2) Goes over the border cases of how to apply an approach and when to seek help (which wasn’t needed by me but is comforting to know). 3) Explains the approach in detail. This is more important than you may think as for example, you may know the basics (counting 1, 2, 3) but the details such as not making a comment or explaining your actions to your child are important! This book explains why that is important and because you know why you shouldn’t talk, you know when to break the rule. I wish I had read this book when my first child was born. It would have saved us all some pain and suffering. There are some tweaks I would recommend for a neural divergent child but they fall within the suggestions of the book and again, because you know why you do things, you know when to break the rules as called out in the book. I strongly recommend this book. If I can use it effectively to manage my speech delayed, ADHD, autistic, FASD child, you can certainly use it effectively on your neural normal child. Happy Parenting! PS: For special needs parents: having a book explaining how you are parenting your child is quite useful. My school district did not provide special training to teachers and special needs aides. Being able to give them a book explaining how to work with him has all kinds of knock on benefits. This will be a book I plan to provide to his teachers at the start of each year!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Generational success!
*by K***P on January 17, 2026*

My parents used this book to parent my sisters and I, so I am excited to read it and use it on my boy! 1-2-3 magic teaches kids that they have the opportunity to make the decision to continue doing whatever they shouldn’t be, or they can stop and avoid a time out! I think it is helpful to read and a great way for parents to introduce discipline

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Discipline simplified
*by K***N on May 3, 2024*

With all the parenting information out there, I really appreciated the simplicity of this approach. I have a tendency to talk too much and it really does take a lot of practice to hold back but it gets easier the more you do it. It helps keep you as a parent more calm and in control. Instead of thinking in the moment, "how should I handle this tantrum?" or just automatically yelling, it gives me a simple, calm plan. The most important thing I've learned as a parent is to stay consistent and this is no different. Kids catch on pretty quick when they know what to expect because the boundary is being held. I appreciated all the different scenarios in the book and the realness of a lot of the parents that felt very relatable. It doesn't always work perfectly with my kids every time but a majority of the time it does. I definitely still have some room for improvement. Loved that it was an easy and enjoyable read. I looked forward to reading it each day and I do not consider myself a reader.

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