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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Phelan, Thomas W., author.
1-2-3 magic : effective discipline for children 2–12 / Thomas W. Phelan, PhD. — Sixth
edition.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
(trade paper : alk. paper) — (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Discipline of children. 2. Child
rearing. 3. Parenting. I. Title.
HQ770.4.P485