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 | Oct 29, 2018 | Teen
Halloween can be fun…or it can be the catalyst for truly frightening things. Here are some games for parents of tweens and teens to be aware of and to educate your children in. These games are beyond daring, they can be deadly. There are 5 new online games that...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jul 30, 2018 | Teen, Young Adult
After a Facebook friend read my post on 12 Dating Red Flags to Share with Your Dating Age Son she suggested I write a blog on the positive things to look for when choosing to date someone. Great idea! Discernment isn’t only about red flags, it is also knowing...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jul 23, 2018 | Relationships, Teen
“I hope she doesn’t break his heart.” A mom in particular is naturally concerned about her son when he begins dating. She wants to protect him from any pain. A dad tends to worry a little more about his daughter. He just want to protect her from…the boys! We parents...
by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 7, 2017 | Character Development, Preschooler, Teen, Toddler, Tween, Young Adult
Photo by Braydon Anderson on Unsplash “That’s not ————- fair!” Rare is the parent who never heard this phrase uttered in the home. Most of us have heard that exact line pop out of our kids’ mouthes....
by Lori Wildenberg | Jul 31, 2017 | Character Development, Elementary-Aged, Preschooler, Teen, Toddler, Tween
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash “My son must be selfish. He won’t share his toys.” One mom whispered her confession to me following a young moms event at a local church. When our kids don’t share, many of us feel like that mom. We are...
