1-2-3 Magic

I am a mother with MANY charts on her walls. There are RULES, CHORES, SCHEDULES, and now 1-2-3 MAGIC!

I went to 3 classes to learn the wonderful effects this punishment process has, and I will say it DOES work if YOU the parent allow it to work.

Above you'll see my chart to fit MY home. I will give you a few simple steps to help you plan for yours. This isn't only for children with mental health issues, it is for ALL CHILDREN!

Basically the 1-2-3 is count like we usually do to warn our children. The twists would be WE DON'T TALK BACK! Keep your finger held up.. say THAT'S ONE! If they try and annoy you keep silent, if they persist the problems.. THAT'S TWO! Continue to stay silent. If they continue... THAT'S THREE... TAKE (age) MINUTES!

You need to set rules for this. If they don't go to their time out.. start taking things away. When they throw fits in their time out.. you will let them do so.. and they'll stay there until they are calm and THEN THE TIME STARTS!

You must be committed to this for it to work. If YOU mess up they will continue to disobey the rules. YOU must stay firm, and on track. If this doesn't work it is NOT your child's fault it is YOURS!

I tend to hear many parents state "this won't work for MY child"... I laugh inside because if it doesn't work, you're not sticking to it. Also they state it before even trying which boggles my mind. Anything is possible if YOU stay focused, and want to achieve a happy livable home.

If anyone reads this and needs more than what I have offered leave a comment.. I will gladly give you more info and tips on what to do!