“They are not born reasonable and unselfish; they are born unreasonable and selfish. They want what they want when they want it,… — Thomas W. Phelan Child Copy Share Image
“Adults who believe in the Little Adult Assumption are going to rely heavily on words and reasons in trying to change the… — Thomas W. Phelan Adults Copy Share Image
“Children can’t respond properly to warnings if they don’t hear them clearly in the first place. Finally,” — Thomas W. Phelan Children Copy Share Image
“effective parents expect their children to rise to life’s challenges (as you know, there are plenty!) and to respect the rules and… — Thomas W. Phelan Child Copy Share Image
“Being warm and friendly also means liking—not just loving—your children. The” — Thomas W. Phelan Children Copy Share Image
“Your kids are little. Both their bodies and their brains are still growing. No” — Thomas W. Phelan Children Copy Share Image
“The point behind 1-2-3 Magic is that parents are ready for anything, rather than worrying what the kids are going to do… — Thomas W. Phelan Child Copy Share Image
