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ADVICE FOR NEARLY ANY
COUNTING CHALLENGEAnswers to Our Most Frequently Asked
Questions1-2-3 MAGIC’S COUNTING STRATEGY is straightforward, but managing
kids’ irritating behavior is never an easy job. At this point you
probably have a number of questions about this first big phase of
parenting. Let’s take a look at some of the most frequently asked
ones.
What if the child won’t go to time-out?
If the child won’t go to his room after hitting a count of 3, remember
you are not allowed to use Little Adult attempts at persuasion, such
as, “Come on now, do what Dad told you. It’s only for five minutes,
and then you’ll be able to go back and play. I’m not asking a lot...”