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 | Mar 11, 2019 | Character Development, Relationships
“I wasn’t invited to Ashton’s birthday party.” “Remington is having the guys over to his house after school. I wasn’t invited.” “I have no one to sit with at lunch.” Daggers sent straight to a parent’s heart...
by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 1, 2019 | Character Development, Media
Most parents agree that media violence has the potential to have a negative effect on kids. The place where we part ways is each one’s particular line in the sand. How much it too much? What is acceptable? What must be avoided? These 5 ways will assist you in...
by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 25, 2019 | Character Development
Our kids need encouragement from us, yet we often affirm them in ways that may backfire. When we focus our compliments only on their performance or appearance, our children begin to believe our love and attention is conditional. They may begin to think that...
by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 18, 2019 | Character Development, Holidays, Relationships
Moms and Dads, I am the first to admit, I can get sloppy when it comes to loving my family well. I just came home from speaking to a group of parents. The talk’s topic was kindness. My husband loves it when I speak on the 2nd characteristic of love from...
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...