by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 22, 2016 | Character Development, Communication, Self-Care
The truth is I am guilty of body shaming.The body I verbally attack is not my enemies. It’s not a person in the public eye. It’s the one I see in the mirror.I say things like:”I am soooooo fat.””I need to ______(eat less, exercise more,...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jul 25, 2016 | Character Development, Communication, Fear, Uncategorized
Friends,Meet Barb Dittrich, founder of SNAPPIN’ Ministries (Special Needs Parents Network). She is writing today about how to help support and stabilize your kiddos during tragedy or uncertain times (like what...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jul 18, 2016 | Character Development, Communication, Relationships, Self-Care
I confess I’m a hypocrite.I’m a Christian and yep…I’m a hypocrite. I tell my kids not to do things I have done.I give advice to others that I don’t take myself.I know the best and right way to honor God with my words and my...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jul 11, 2016 | Character Development, Communication, Discipline
“Shut down,” my four-year-old nephew would say. This was his way of getting around the family rule of not saying, “Shut up.” I guess he found a loop hole. Doesn’t shut down make more sense? Shut down is like: Stop, halt, quit. As we move...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 13, 2016 | Character Development, Communication, Discipline, Entitlement, Relationships, Uncategorized
Rights and privileges often get confused. Our kiddos sometimes think owning a cell phone is a right and driving is a right. These are privileges. But…here are 5 basic human rights your kids can (and ought to) embrace. These spill over into all...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 11, 2016 | Communication, Relationships, Uncategorized
Parents are a child’s first love.Daddy, a daughter’s perfect prince. Mommy, the woman every little boy wants to marry.Naturally that love changes. It morphs over time and typically transfers to another. Parents set the stage for how their children view marriage...