Bøger af Thomas Phelan

1-2-3 Magic has helped millions of parents, teachers, and caregivers all over the world establish an effective, appropriate discipline system that helps children listen better and motivate themselves to behave well.

The only book that gives you an actionable plan to reduce the emotional labor and mental load that comes with raising a busy family while trying to live your own life--from a clinical psychologist and bestselling authorAre you a mom who does it all? This is the book for you.It's impossible to deny--most moms continue to do way more household work and childcare than most dads. Working full time, raising kids, cooking dinner, making sure every appointment and activity is lined up and that everyone gets there on time... no wonder you're tired! But despite all the books and articles lamenting the crushing mental load and emotional labor women bear for their families, no one has come up with a plan to actually make things change. Until now.The Best Moms Don't Do it All is the first book that not only acknowledges the fact that moms are burning out, but shows you how to transfer responsibility for daily tasks from yourself to your partner and also (gasp!) your kids. Clinical psychologist and child discipline expert Thomas W. Phelan, PhD explains how we got into this mess in the first place, and how we can get out of it through a calm, systematic approach to teaching our families how to take initiative and contribute in meaningful ways. Dr. Phelan walks you through real-life situations and shows you how to step back from the things that are dragging you down. For example: Your Maternal Identity--the things you tell yourself you have to do in order to be a "good" momThe oppressive trap of chronic supervisionOur society's curious underestimation of children's capabilitiesHow to eliminate primary childcare with tweens and teensHow to manage resistant or traditionalist dadsRealistic and simple enough to implement in your home right away, The Best Moms Don't Do it All provides a roadmap for you to take your life back and proves that the happiest families share the work and the fun equally.*Previously published as The Manager Mom Epidemic*

"1-2-3 Magic" offers parents simple and effective discipline methods for children ages 2-12. A proven bestseller, the book addresses the difficult task of child discipline with humor, keen insight and proven experience. This time tested program provides easy-to-follow steps for disciplining children ages 2-12 without arguing, yelling or spanking. Readers will also learn when--and how--their silence can speak louder than words.

Advice on tantrums from the author of the bestselling parenting book 1-2-3 MagicTemper tantrums may be the most upsetting behavioral problem many parents face from their children. Tantrums! arms confused and frustrated parents with simple, easy-to-follow directions on how to best manage the problem and guide kids appropriately. Readers will learn:¿ The three main causes of temper tantrums¿ The true power of the ¿10-Second Rule¿¿ The anatomy of a typical tantrum¿ The chief problems with attempting to reason with or distract a childTantrums details an effortless four-step process for marshaling tantrums, as well as guidance on how to handle tantrums in public places, allowing parents to move beyond their fears of tantrums and regain control of their own homes.

All About ADHD is a comprehensive guide to ADHD's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in children and adults, including information such as: The basic symptoms of ADHD and their effects on school, work, home, and personal relationships.

The popular 1-2-3 Magic parenting program has been adapted to be introduced from a child's point of view! From counting and time-out methods to the benefits of better behaviour, this innovative guide explains the system with clear, easy-to-understand language and illustrations.

Help your teens grow into the very best versions of themselves!From rule-breaking and risk-taking to defensive communication and disrespect, parenting a teenager can feel like modern warfare--but it doesn¿t have to be that way. In 1-2-3 Magic Teen, internationally renowned parenting expert Thomas W. Phelan explains how to better understand your teenager, which problems are not worth fighting over, and why your child¿s behavior likely matches the definition of a normal adolescent! With helpful, straightforward advice backed up by research and parent-tested strategies, 1-2-3 Magic Teen will help you establish a calmer, more respectful home and family life and show you how to guide your teenager into healthy, functional young adulthood.¿ Learn the Language: Communicate with open and engaging language, and listen to your teenager the right way.¿ Establish Expectations: Learn how to set limits while still encouraging independent decision-making and helping your child develop their emotional intelligence.¿ Stay in Touch: Allow your teen to open up to you in more meaningful and inclusive ways through four simple connection building strategies.¿¿ Take Care of Yourself: Take time to maintain your own emotional well-being to avoid allowing your own anxieties and stresses to influence your childrenYoüll also find tools and advice tailored for the challenges of a teen lifestyle, including:¿ Forgetting to do chores¿ Absence in family outings¿ Drop in grades¿ Missed curfews¿ Parties and drinking¿ Work responsibilitiesThe author of the million-copy parenting bestseller 1-2-3 Magic applies his time-tested, trusted advice in this straightforward, encouraging guide that walks parents through the ups and downs of teen life, allowing them to help their kids gain confidence and push toward independence.

We have a tendency today to over-parent, micro-manage, and under-appreciate our adolescents. Dr. John Duffy's The Available Parent is a revolutionary approach to taking care of teens and tweens. Teenagers are often left feeling unheard and misunderstood, and parents are left feeling bewildered by the changes in their child at adolescence and their sudden lack of effectiveness as parents. The parent has become unavailable, the teen responds in kind, and a negative, often destructive cycle of communication begins. The available parent of a teenager is open to discussion, offering advice and solutions, but not insisting on them. He allows his child to make some mistakes, setting limits, primarily where health and safety are concerned. He never lectures -- he is available but not controlling. He is neither cruel nor dismissive, ever. The available parent is fun and funny, and can bring levity to the most stressful situation. All of that is to say, there are no conditions to his availability -- it is absolute.

The 1-2-3 Magic parenting program allows you to take charge of your home and have fun with your kids again by breaking down the complex task of parenting into three straightforward steps.