by Lori Wildenberg | Oct 26, 2020 | Communication
Lately I’ve been reflecting on things I would do differently if I could turn back time. Here’s one of the things I would change if I could. The First 5 When Tom came home from work, the kids (as littles) and dogs would happily greet him. I would be...
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 | Aug 14, 2017 | Character Development, Communication, Faith Development
Photo by Maxime Bhm on Unsplash “Sooooorrreeeeee” “Mooooommmmm…he doesn’t mean it, he’s not sorry!” Sound familiar? Admitting wrong, showing remorse, being sorry, asking for forgiveness, accepting an apology, and giving and...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 5, 2017 | Anger, Character Development, Communication
The earth shakes, the volcano explodes.No…it’s not a natural disaster–it is the catastrophic emotion of a child who is unable to self regulate.The good news is self-control is a skill to be developed.When big emotions are stirred the natural...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 24, 2017 | Character Development, Communication, Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Teen, Young Adult
Friends,My book Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home will be released May 1! (The book can be pre-ordered on Amazon.) I have had the blessing of being interviewed about the book and thought perhaps you might like to have the...
