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1-2-3 Magic

sunnygirl05sunnygirl05
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Does anyone use this method of disciplining?  My Step-Mother gave me two videos on it.  I've only seen part of the first one.  However, it basically has to do with counting (showing no emotion) and then time-outs if needed.  We sort of already do some of this but the Dr. that teaches this method has some great points.  I'm probably not that good about showing no emotion.  I think my frustration probably shows a lot with my kids.  And they also discuss not getting into deep conversations or discussions with kids while doing it.  And it's for kids 2 and up so not sure it would be very effective with Dylan yet.  I actually tried it with him last night and it was a big joke.  I did it with Justin too and it worked great....that time at least.  We'll see how it goes.
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Re: 1-2-3 Magic

  • TelycoTelyco
    My sister uses it ever since her DCP recommended it. She says it works great. But my sister's parenting style is very different than ours...it seems like she disciplines constantly and it sort of gets annoying to see good little kids being scolded non-stop. She is very strict. And I am not strict enough :)
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  • sunnygirl05sunnygirl05

    I thought about that.  I don't want to overuse it.  However, I like the counting because you're giving them three chances to stop the negative behavior before putting in time-out. And since you aren't showing any emotion it isn't like you're yelling at them.  You don't really feel like you're scolding them.

    I have to admit though that I feel so funny actually saying "that's one.....that's two."  It sounds so monotone. 

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