1-2-3 Magic is a program to help parents, teachers and caregivers manage the behaviors of children ages 2-12 years old. This strategy follows a few simple rules that put the parents back in charge without shouting, arguing or hitting. (i) The 1-2-3 Magic program helps kids become emotionally competent, self-disciplined adults. Parenting will be one of the most important and rewarding, yet frustrating jobs you will ever perform. (2) 1-2-3 Magic draws upon the idea that parenting is like a profession, and it will become much easier with a little bit of training.