tag:www.elizabethcoplan.com,2010:/cgi-bin/mt//feed/Twelve Step Parenting 2010-09-09T12:18:46Z Movable Type 4.24-en 4 1 4 tag:www.awildride.net,2010:/blog//2.598 2010-04-05T12:48:56Z 2010-04-05T03:15:09Z Elizabeth http://www.elizabethcoplan.com Twelve Step Parenting Process Step Four I recognize that my knee-jerk reactions are based in fear. I strive to address situations from a proactive rather than a reactive state. Ever say harsh words to your child that you swear... tag:www.awildride.net,2010:/blog//2.544 2010-03-08T13:55:41Z 2010-03-08T15:31:31Z Elizabeth http://www.elizabethcoplan.com Twelve Step Parenting Process Recovery This year on A WILD RIDE we focus on a parenting "recovery" theme. What does recovery have to do with parenting challenging children? Everything. Think about how many times a week you mentally beat... tag:www.awildride.net,2010:/blog//2.550 2010-02-05T13:26:52Z 2010-02-05T21:47:10Z Elizabeth http://www.elizabethcoplan.com Has this every happened to you? You feel stuck over the agreement you and your daughter made about cleaning up her messy room. Is this your agenda or viewpoint? I don't trust my daughter to clean her room when... tag:www.awildride.net,2010:/blog//2.548 2010-02-03T19:07:31Z 2010-02-03T19:18:14Z Elizabeth http://www.elizabethcoplan.com How do I know when I am "stuck" in my parenting? Answer from Mary: Remember the old saying, "Insanity is repeating the same action over and over again and expecting different results?" If your actions are beginning to feel...