by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 24, 2020 | Anger
We are passionate about kids. Many of us, most of us, are surprised at the big love we have and also kind of shocked at the big mad that can rise up in us toward that same child as well. We want to stay in control but sometimes struggle with how to do that. Here are...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jan 28, 2019 | Anger, Character Development, Preschooler, Toddler
“When my littles fight, I stay out of it. I let them work out themselves.” This approach and reaction to arguing sibs is pretty common. The idea behind it is to not take sides and hope they can resolve things without the parents getting involved. This...
by Lori Wildenberg | Sep 24, 2018 | Anger, Discipline
Don’t you wish you could just plug the plug on those annoying power struggles? Perhaps there is a way. Here’s the thing. Kids are in it to win it. They are all in when it comes to fighting for their way. And the reality is parents are consumed with other...
by Lori Wildenberg | Sep 17, 2018 | Anger, Character Development
“I’m so stupid.” “I can’t do that.” “I will only mess up.” “I’m a bad kid.” “I hate myself.” “There’s no reason to study. I will fail anyway.” Do your kids self shame like...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 11, 2018 | Anger, Preschooler, Toddler
Throwing a tantrum, pitching a fit, having a meltdown. Screaming, kicking, and generally full body gyrations are involved in the throwing, pitching, and having an emotional (and physical) outburst. A friend of mine mentioned on Facebook her son was having one...
by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 5, 2018 | Anger
Friends, Meet Jennifer Phillips, mom and co-author of Unhitching From the Crazy Train: Finding Rest in a World You Can’t Control, (Published by New Hope Publishers). You will appreciate her wit and her wisdom. Enjoy! ~Lori Can Love Have a Limit? Please? Does 1...
