by Lori Wildenberg | Dec 22, 2019 | Faith Development
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 Mary heard the shepherds account of the angels regarding the birth of Jesus and she “treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Mary, a mom,...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 24, 2019 | Character Development, Communication, Relationships, Teen
Were you a “pretty good” kid? Were you honest with your parents? Were you always honest, never lied? Did your peer group’s opinions, beliefs, and actions influence you? These are questions I ask parents of teens during a workshop or coaching...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 17, 2019 | Character Development, Communication, Entitlement
It feels so good to get that affirmation in terms of a pat on the back or the enthusiastic atta boy/ atta girl– the proverbial thumbs up. But… there are some compliments that are not life giving. Some can be quite toxic. Here are seven compliments to quit...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 15, 2019 | Faith Development
Holy week is here. In keeping with the tradition of my blog, here is a poem and prayer from my dad. Have a beautiful and blessed Easter. ~Lori Dear Jesus, That day is fast approaching There is no place to hide. That day filled with your suffering My...
by Lori Wildenberg | Dec 3, 2018 | Character Development, Discipline, Education
The day after Thanksgiving many of the homes in our neighborhood were all ready clothed in Christmas decor and lights. Our mailbox even presented us with our first Christmas card along with a bazillion catalogs. I began to feel an anxiousness about the lack of red and...
