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 human...
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 answers to...
by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 13, 2017 | Character Development, Communication, Guest
Readers, You will love the awesome suggestion Christine Leeb gives moms and dads for a fruitful and fulfilling night-time conversation to have with your kiddos EVERY night. You will totally want to implement her great idea so you will gain greater insight into...
