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Announcing the A Wild Ride Twelve Step Parenting Process Come to the A Wild Ride Website for a complete list of the 12 Steps toward better parenting. The first three are posted now with details: Step One I realize...
Posted by Elizabeth on March 2, 2010 6:51 AM
How do I know when I am "stuck"?
We asked this question of Annie Fox, respected educator, award-winning author, and trusted online adviser. In Annie's response she reminded us of this simple fact: The ultimate "stuckness" is refusing to accept that your kids are growing up. For...
Posted by Elizabeth on February 4, 2010 6:00 AM
Parenting 12 Step Process: Step One
"I realize I'm stuck in my parenting when I feel I must always be right." Parenting is a role that requires us to learn to be flexible in our thinking and creative in our actions. Wanting to be right...
Posted by Elizabeth on February 2, 2010 7:44 AM
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