by Lori Wildenberg | May 7, 2018 | Discipline
One of the most common questions parents of young kids ask me is, “Do you recommend spanking?” Depending on the group, they believe I will be a solid, “Absolutely.” Or a definite, “Never in a million years.” Instead I...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 30, 2018 | Discipline
“Don’t even think about climbing on the shelves.” Uh, oh. Before you could say, “Monkey-bars,” the three-year-old turned into George, the curious one, and made it to the top of the rack. He’d been doing a terrific job staying close to his mom while in the toy aisle of...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jan 29, 2018 | Discipline
Recently I wanted to wave a red warning flag in front of a mom at the grocery store. Her child knew the line that would get his mom every time. “Dad lets me.” When he spouted his claim, I could almost see the mother raising her white...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jan 8, 2018 | Discipline, Uncategorized
Here four parenting lies we are tempted to believe … and the truth that busts them: 1. Correction Crushes a Child’s Spirit. TRUTH: No. Correction is training. Kids need training. Criticism is the thing that crushes a child’s spirit....
by Lori Wildenberg | Dec 11, 2017 | Discipline, Uncategorized
Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No’. Matthew 5:37 Consistency, is a word often associated with parenting. The verse, “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be...
by Lori Wildenberg | Sep 11, 2017 | Discipline, Faith Development
“God what were you thinking when you gave me this kid?” Have you ever asked The Lord a question like this? I know I have. Do you feel inadequate in your role as a parent? Do you doubt your ability to be your child’s mom or dad? I question my position when I’m:...
