Has anyone read this parenting book? Is it good?

Question

It was recomended to me, by a pediatrician that has 5 boys!!! And 1 girl! (i know, AAAHHHHH)

Book is called: 123 MAGIC by Thomas W. Phelan...

Does anyone know, is this a good book? I have a VERY stubborn 18month old, and I dont want to waste my time, or his reading a book that isnt going to help EITHER of us!

Answer 1

Have you used time-outs successfully before?  If you have, I don't know that it adds much--it is a very simplistic and somewhat repetitive explanation of how to do time-outs using one style.  It won't be a waste of time if you haven't had good luck with time outs or haven't tried them. It is clear, easy to read, and you only have to read a few chapters, not the whole thing, to understand the system.  Why don't you check it out at the library and read two chapters, then decide whether to keep reading?

Answer 2

I haven't, but since pediatricians don't get behavioral training in medical school unless they specifically seek it out, I don't go to them for parenting advice.

You might try asking this question on the mothering.com forums.  Those mamas are very wise!  http://www.mothering.com/discussions

I personally loved The Discipline Book: How to Have A Better Behaved Child From Birth to Age Ten, by Martha and Dr. William Sears http://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Book-Be...

Answer 3

Almost any parenting book on the topic would be helpful.  The one you mentioned is pretty popular although I haven't read it, another one that is a bit shorter is Kid Cooperation, by Elizabeth Pantley.  You could go to a library and see what they have.

Maybe the comments on these links would help you make up your mind.