by Lori Wildenberg | Dec 31, 2018 | Character Development
Romans 5:3-4 is a verse for kids to know and cling to through out their lives. As we parent and grandparent keep these words and this promise in mind. Trials and suffering prepare, grow, and teaches us to navigate life with faith in a good God. Happy 2019. Blessings...
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...
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 | Jul 9, 2018 | Character Development
Parents all wonder the same thing. We shake our head in exasperation and ask, “Why? Why do my kids act and say the things they do?” I’ve wondered, you have wondered. The question is born from exasperation. We really don’t expect an answer....
by Lori Wildenberg | May 21, 2018 | Character Development
Friends, Meet Jamie Sumner. You will relate to her whether or not you have a special needs kiddo or went through infertility. Most people (parents) wrestle with the malady of false guilt. You will be encouraged by Jamie’s words and wisdom. Jamie also has some...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 2, 2018 | Character Development
Kids can smell a phony a mile away. After I would attempt to build up my children following a disappointment or even an event that went well, my kids used to say, “You’re my mom. You have to say that. You don’t count.” So… I have learned to make my words COUNT. When...
