"123 Magic eBook" is a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers looking for effective strategies to manage children's behavior. Written by Thomas W. Phelan, a well-known clinical psychologist, the eBook provides clear and practical techniques to handle challenging behaviors in children aged 2 to 12 years. The eBook outlines a simple and easy-to-follow approach based on three basic principles: controlling unwanted behavior, encouraging positive behavior, and strengthening the parent-child relationship. With the help of this eBook, parents can develop effective discipline strategies that are both kind and firm. The book emphasizes the importance of using a calm and composed demeanor when dealing with challenging situations.
The book emphasizes the importance of using a calm and composed demeanor when dealing with challenging situations. By incorporating the "123" technique, parents learn how to count to three, giving their child a chance to correct their behavior before consequences are imposed. This technique helps children understand limits and gives them control over their actions.
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Alice Hoffman is back at Book of the Month – other BOTMs include Magic Lessons and The Book of Magic and The Invisible Hour and The Marriage of Opposites and The Rules of Magic .
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It's the cult classic that started it all. Enter the lives of two witchy women attempting to escape their cursed fates.
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- Feminist
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- Now a movie
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For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their Massachusetts town. Gillian and Sally have endured that fate as well: as children, the sisters were forever outsiders, taunted, talked about, pointed at. Their elderly aunts almost seemed to encourage the whispers of witchery, with their musty house and their exotic concoctions and their crowd of black cats. But all Gillian and Sally wanted was to escape.
One will do so by marrying, the other by running away. But the bonds they share will bring them back—almost as if by magic.
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For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in town. If a damp spring arrived, if cows in the pasture gave milk that was runny with blood, if a colt died of colic or a baby was born with a red birthmark stamped onto his cheek, everyone believed that fate must have been twisted, at least a little, by those women over on Magnolia Street. It didn’t matter what the problem was—lightning, or locusts, or a death by drowning. It didn’t matter if the situation could be explained by logic, or science, or plain bad luck. As soon as there was a hint of trouble or the slightest misfortune, people began pointing their fingers and placing blame. Before long they’d convinced themselves that it wasn’t safe to walk past the Owens house after dark, and only the most foolish neighbors would dare to peer over the black wrought-iron fence that circled the yard like a snake.
Inside the house there were no clocks and no mirrors and three locks on each and every door. Mice lived under the floorboards and in the walls and often could be found in the dresser drawers, where they ate the embroidered tablecloths, as well as the lacy edges of the linen placemats. Fifteen different sorts of wood had been used for the window seats and the mantels, including golden oak, silver ash, and a peculiarly fragrant cherrywood that gave off the scent of ripe fruit even in the dead of winter, when every tree outside was nothing more than a leafless black stick. No matter how dusty the rest of the house might be, none of the woodwork ever needed polishing.
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Isabel Sterling
Author, These Witches Don't Burn
Growing up, I read everything I could get my hands on, the more magical the better. Yet on the weekends I spent with my dad, finding a quiet space to read could be tricky. When I couldn’t read, I gravitated to my second favorite love—the Practical Magic movie. For years, every time I visited my dad, I hid myself away and played my recorded VHS, disappearing into a world of magic and loss and sisterhood.
The story follows Sally and Gillian Owens, descendants of powerful women. Women the town blamed when anything went wrong. Orphaned as children, the sisters move in with their elderly aunts, who soothe neighborhood accusations of witchcraft with brownies for breakfast. Fear of the family curse sends the sisters down very different paths as adults, but when things go wrong, their sisterly bond is the only thing that can save them.
Or at least. that’s what happens in the movie. Having watched the film at least 100 times over the past twenty years, it’s overridden my memory of Alice Hoffman’s 1995 novel. I remember Teen Me being shocked at some of the differences between the two, but enough years have passed that I think it’s time to revisit the novel that launched a cult classic. If you’re ready to bask in the spooky season this October, I can think of no better read than Practical Magic. I’ll be picking up a copy to read again, too, and I hope you’ll join me.
Growing up, I read everything I could get my hands on, the more magical the better. Yet on the weekends I spent with my dad, finding a quiet space to read could be tricky. When I couldn’t read, I gravitated to my second favorite love—the Practical Magic movie. For years, every time I visited my dad, I hid myself away and played my recorded VHS, disappearing into a world of magic and loss and sisterhood.
Moreover, Phelan discusses different behaviors that commonly challenge parents, including whining, tantrums, sibling rivalry, and disobedience. The eBook provides practical examples and step-by-step instructions, enabling parents to implement the techniques easily. In addition to behavior management strategies, the eBook offers advice on building a positive parent-child relationship, fostering self-esteem, and promoting cooperation. Phelan emphasizes the importance of using positive reinforcement and establishing clear expectations. Overall, "123 Magic eBook" is a valuable resource for parents and caregivers seeking effective discipline techniques. It provides a comprehensive approach for managing challenging behaviors, fostering positive behavior, and nurturing a healthy parent-child relationship. By implementing the strategies outlined in this eBook, parents can create a harmonious and positive environment in which their children can thrive..
Reviews for "123 Magic Ebook: A Roadmap to Raising Happy and Well-Behaved Children"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with this "123 magic ebook." The information provided was very basic and didn't provide any new insights. I felt like I wasted my money on a book that didn't offer anything beyond what I already knew from common parenting advice. The writing style was also quite dull and it was a struggle to stay engaged throughout. I wouldn't recommend this ebook to anyone looking for substantial guidance on parenting.
2. Mike - 1/5 - The "123 magic ebook" was a complete letdown for me. It claimed to revolutionize parenting techniques, but it fell extremely short of my expectations. The strategies they presented were incredibly simplistic and didn't provide any deep understanding of child behavior. I found myself questioning the credibility of the author and their expertise. I regret spending my money on this ebook and wouldn't recommend it to others, especially those seeking more in-depth parenting guidance.
3. Emily - 2/5 - I had high hopes for the "123 magic ebook", but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The strategies presented seemed too rigid and one-size-fits-all to me. It lacked the flexibility I was looking for in parenting techniques. The examples provided were also quite simplistic and didn't cover a wide range of real-life scenarios. I was hoping for more practical advice that could be applied to different parenting situations. Overall, I was disappointed with this ebook and would not recommend it to parents seeking more nuanced approaches to discipline and parenting.
4. John - 2/5 - I found the "123 magic ebook" to be quite underwhelming. The techniques they presented were nothing groundbreaking and seemed like a rehash of common disciplinary strategies. Additionally, the information was somewhat disjointed and lacked a clear structure. It felt like a random collection of ideas rather than a comprehensive guide. The lack of depth in the explanations left me wanting more. I wouldn't recommend this ebook to anyone looking for in-depth and innovative approaches to parenting and discipline.