by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 21, 2017 | Character Development, Discipline, Faith Development, Fear
Compliant kids give the illusion of being good. But what is going on in their heart and head as to the reason for their good behavior is actually more important. Do they comply only due to fear, fear of getting caught? We want to raise kids committed to doing...
by Lori Wildenberg | May 8, 2017 | Discipline, Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Teen, Tween, Young Adult
3 Principles for Parents of Prodigals found in Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home by Lori Wildenberg Below are a few principles I have learned while walking that messy journey with a prodigal. These thoughts have helped me greatly. If you...
by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 6, 2017 | Character Development, Communication, Discipline, Teen, Tween
You have lived with your child for over a decade. Your family dynamics have a predictable rhythm. Then …. suddenly your child is not dancing to the old familiar tune. You keep trying the same moves but find you and your child are stepping on each...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jan 30, 2017 | Anger, Character Development, Communication, Discipline, Teen, Tween
Do you see evidence of this type of behavior in your home? Dismissive Dramatic Distant Disconnected Do you hear: “What are you looking at?” “Chill. I’ll do it in a minute.” “I’m so dumb.” “You don’t know...
by Lori Wildenberg | Dec 19, 2016 | Character Development, Communication, Discipline, Relationships, Teen, Tween, Young Adult
Have big sighs and rolling eyes entered your home? You must be the parent of a tween or teen. First off, let’s just get this fact out of the way… Mom, Dad, you are no longer cool. Even if you once were, you have officially lost your mojo and it is...
by Lori Wildenberg | Nov 28, 2016 | Character Development, Discipline
If you have been following the series of The Secret to Disciplining Well you know we are discussing Phase Three. If you have not been following the series you will want to circle back and read Phase 1 and Phase 2.The Secret to Disciplining Well occurs in 3 progressive...