by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 1, 2021 | Education
The transition from home to school is filled with tears, sleepless nights, and irritability. These are all pretty pretty common reactions from kids. (Some moms have been know to have similar symptoms!) So… what are some good ways to prepare our kids for...
by Lori Wildenberg | Dec 3, 2018 | Character Development, Discipline, Education
The day after Thanksgiving many of the homes in our neighborhood were all ready clothed in Christmas decor and lights. Our mailbox even presented us with our first Christmas card along with a bazillion catalogs. I began to feel an anxiousness about the lack of red and...
by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 13, 2018 | Education, Faith Development
First grade is a big year. One that may cause some anxiety in moms and in kids. For many kids it is the first full day away from home. For many moms it is the first time an adult and non-family member will have such a great impact on the child. First grade can be a...
by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 19, 2018 | Education, Holidays, Uncategorized
History buff…not me. Memorizing facts, dates, names of people who are long gone….What a SNOOZE. Unfortunately, I most likely infected at least three of my kids with the history doldrums. (What a fail!) My attitude began to turn around after watching...
by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 21, 2016 | Education, Entitlement, Uncategorized
10 Ways to Raise a Smart Kid…hint: Praise isn’t one of them!Many parents desire smart kids.Some folks attempt to up the intelligence factor even before their child leaves the womb by listening to classical music or reading to their pre-born baby. There is...
by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 29, 2016 | Education
March is National Reading Month and to celebrate it, I asked my sister, Keri Buisman, reading specialist, to show us how to best assist our kids with their reading. “How can I help my child read?” is a question I get asked a lot. The problem...
