by Lori Wildenberg | Sep 15, 2023 | Character Development
Rudeness seems to rule the day. But we can battle this when we grow gratefulness in our kids. Gratefulness and thankfulness add to our feelings of satisfaction, increase happiness, provide a positive perspective, and strengthen resiliency. Not bad...
by Lori Wildenberg | Nov 10, 2021 | Character Development, Holidays
Albums that chronicle my little family’s life fill the study in our home. Recently, I was pouring over those photos to pick just the right ones to include in a family DVD. Special memories were triggered by the moments captured by the camera. Of course the...
by Lori Wildenberg | Sep 9, 2021 | Character Development, Communication, Relationships
“My child’s love language is Words of Affirmation. I am not particularly strong in this area. I would love to have a list or some examples to study and practice.” This is a portion of an email I received from a mom of two. This mom knows her daughter well....
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 28, 2021 | Character Development, Communication, Faith Development, Fear, Relationships
Have you ever compared the words, make and keep? Maybe not, but recently I have. Perhaps these words have been milling around in my mind because I need to know how the Lord wants me to proceed in a difficult situation. (Of course I want to keep the peace-but in doing...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 7, 2021 | Character Development
If all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you too? Tom and I went to college in Duluth, Minnesota. Near the campus there was a local swimming hole. Jumping off the cliff was the quickest way to access the refreshing spring fed water. So yes…. (NOTE: This is...
by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 19, 2020 | Character Development
Friends, In the midst of these uncertain times there are some things we can do to help our kiddos (and ourselves) navigate the mess rather than get stuck in the muck. Our kids are looking to us to see how to to process and embrace today’s challenges...
