This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
This document was printed from the website of the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC), which you can access at http://www.cachildwelfareclearinghouse.org/
Child Welfare Outcomes: Child/family well-being
Type of Maltreatment: Emotional abuse, Exposure to domestic violence, and Physical abuse
Target Population: Parents, grandparents, teachers, babysitters, and other caretakers working with children
Brief Description:
1-2-3 Magic has been rated by the CEBC in the area of Parent Training. 1-2-3 Magic is a group format discipline program for parents of children approximately 2-12 years of age. The program can be used with average or special needs children. 1-2-3 Magic divides the parenting responsibilities into three straightforward tasks: controlling negative behavior, encouraging good behavior, and strengthening the child-parent relationship. The program seeks to encourage gentle, but firm, discipline without arguing, yelling, or spanking.
Contact name: Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
Affiliation/Agency: Parent Magic, Inc.
Email: pmi@pmi.cnchost.com
Phone: 630-790-9600
Fax: 630-469-4571
Website: http://www.parentmagic.com
Click here for a detailed report which includes Essential Components, Relevant Published, Peer-Reviewed Research, Education and Training Resources, etc.