Anyone read Magic 1-2-3

Littlejen22

Do you like it?  I know they talk about Controling Obnoxious Behavior
which we could use help with (whining/screaming) until he gets his way but does it also handle dealing with issues like getting down from the table while eating (meaning walking around with food in his mouth, I do not expect him to sit when he is full.)  I am just trying to figure out if it handles issues besides "obnoxious" behavior.

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it is a good book to read if you keep in mind it is only one way to manage behavior.

that said, we use it and I used it as a teacher.

I won't say it is the best writing either -- but again, it is a good strategy to have in your bag of tricks.  And yes, at the table: if he got out of his chair, you'd say, "1, DS, pls go back to your chair", "That's a 2: If I say three, you'll be in time out"...etc.

It is also worth it to look into how to do an effective time out.

ilovemygirls

We've been using this with some success with our 4yo.  I disagree w/pp noting how she uses the technique though. The concept is that us adults talk waaay too much so we need to not try to 'explain' so much & just do the counts.  Of course you have to initially make sure they understand what it is you don't want them doing (whining, hitting, throwing, etc) but then you go straight to the counts. 

PinkPiano

I read the book and didn't really feel like it could help me in all situations.  The example you give is perfect because you aren't suppose to use it to "start behavior" only to "stop behavior."  That's the part I was always stuck on.  I tried it for awhile but thought the whole thing was annoying and exhausting.