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Tantrums!: Managing Meltdowns in Public and Private (1-2-3 Magic Parenting) by [Thomas W. Phelan]

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Tantrums!: Managing Meltdowns in Public and Private (1-2-3 Magic Parenting) Kindle Edition

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A basic philosophical approach for curbing bad behavior

Noting that of all the behavioral problems parents face from their children, temper tantrums may be the most upsetting, this companion DVD to the Tantrums! handbook arms confused and frustrated parents with simple, easy-to-follow directions on how to best manage the problem and guide kids appropriately. Parents and educators will learn the three main causes of temper tantrums, the true power of the “10-Second Rule,” the anatomy of a typical tantrum, and the chief problems with attempting to reason with or distract a child. A sound and effective tantrum-management plan is critical to the well being of everyone in the family, and this DVD details an effortless four-step process for marshalling tantrums as well as guidance on how to handle dreaded tantrums in public places, allowing parents to no longer fear tantrums and regain control of their own homes.

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100 pages
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English
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Parentmagic, Inc.
Publication date

September 1, 2014
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3890 KB
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"Tantrum is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many parents. While stressing that tantrums are normal, child behavior expert, Thomas W. Phelan, delivers information and advice that pack a lot of punch. A highly recommended resource for parenting collections." —Debra McLeod, booklistonline.com --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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“An excellent, workable, and supportive resource for parents and educators.” —Booklist on 1-2-3 Magic

"Pleasing layout, humorous cartoons, and spot-on examples, combined with its short length and affordable price, make this a must read for parents, especially those who fear they have bred a velociraptor. Also available as DVD and ebook." —Booklist

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JZB8XPO
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Parentmagic, Inc. (September 1, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3890 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1889140694
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #648,994 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #535 in Two-Hour Parenting & Relationships Short Reads
- #1,555 in Dysfunctional Relationships
- #1,614 in Conflict Management

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Thomas W. Phelan

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Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children, All About Attention Deficit Disorder, "I Never Get Anything!", Self-Esteem Revolutions in Children, and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. He lives in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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Sweet Metis

1-2-3 Magic is awesome but THIS book falls short

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015

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I'm a big fan of the 1-2-3-Magic book, and I had really high hopes for this book too. It was ok, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. The illustrations and examples were entertaining, but the situations presented seemed to be really simplified and unrealistic. Their magic solution to a tantruming child in public was to try to avoid it (no, really?!), and if that was not possible to pretty much to just let it happen and not give the child any reward or attention for the tantrum. Ok, that's the logical thing to do, if it were working I would not have bought this book. It's not the magic solution I was expecting from the child whisperers.

1-2-3-Magic is awesome, but I think it's been a while since the author had a tantruming toddler screaming at the top of his lungs and knocking displays over in the grocery store! Get the 1-2-3-Magic parenting book, but skip this one.

20 people found this helpful

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PC Tech

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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021

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Helpful tips to remember as my baby grows into a toddler. It's very easy as a caring parent to fall into a trap of reasoning too much! This book gives me good reminders and options in dealing with future ( and current mini) tantrums.

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Kindle Customer

I had it half right

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2015

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I had the veto down pat, but the disengagement was missing, as was the courage to deal with tantrums in public. I feel more in control now, a lot less lost and helpless. I don't know if I feel happy or sad to find out that I'm not alone, but it is a comforting knowledge.

3 people found this helpful

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Meena Fischer

who totally relies on this series and technique for my own kids and I recommend it to all of my patients’ families

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018

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So so so helpful. A pediatrician, here, who totally relies on this series and technique for my own kids and I recommend it to all of my patients’ families!

2 people found this helpful

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Shanti

Really good

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019

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I watch this video through the Pregnancy Help Center in the town I live in. The book 2 have on hand for a refresher.

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Mommyof3

Don't need it if you read 1-2-3 Magic

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2015

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I bought this book along with 1-2-3 magic because I was having a terrible time getting my sons tantrums under control. If you read 1-2-3 magic, you don't really need this book, however, it is still a good book.

5 people found this helpful

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Anna P

Thumbs Up!

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2015

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I bought this book for my daughter who has a wonderful but spirited 3 year old girl. My sweet little granddaughter was a Jekyll and Hyde and in Hyde mode was completely out of her mind, screaming, slapping, and just downright mean! My daughter says the book is awesome and helped almost overnight. The book gives you tools and solutions instead of trying to give you a deep Freudian understanding of the child's behavior with no real helpful solutions like some books I researched.
I wish I had had this book when my daughter was a child! Life would have been so much easier! Like mother like daughter!!

9 people found this helpful

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Tiff

Not with it for me

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2018

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Was told to get his and find this book to not be helpful at all. It’s just made matters worse

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Hayles

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2018

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Really helpful

Anna Garden

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2016

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Excellent

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Svenja Graffi

Great stuff!

Reviewed in Germany on May 20, 2021

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Short, clear and helpful hints and tricks. It totaly changed my Perspektive.
I realy feel much more self-confident now.
Tanks to Mr. Phelan!

Suson

Advice just OK

Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2016

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A bit superficial - had hoped for more concrete suggestions!

Summer Reader

Don't Bother

Reviewed in Canada on March 19, 2015

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There aren't many take aways from this book. It could have been summed up in one chapter, instead it was a couple good points surrounded by a bunch of fluff.

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