by Lori Wildenberg | May 15, 2017 | Media, Prodigal Concerns, Trends
Is the Blue Whale App a whale of a tale or is it true? The internet is buzzing about a game, app, or challenge called Blue Whale. According to my research (Thanks to Michelle Nietert for calling this to my attention) this app apparently encourages children over 50...
by Lori Wildenberg | Oct 2, 2015 | Faith Development, Trends
Thunder water, that is the meaning of the name Umpqua. It’s the noise water makes as it rushes through the canyon and over the rocks.Loud. Forceful. Deafening.Shouting is the only way one can be heard.Yesterday we had another shooting.More victims.More...
by Lori Wildenberg | Aug 17, 2015 | Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Special Concerns, Trends
Target’s gender-free signage has created a social media free-for-all.Some opposed.Some for.Most have an opinion.Many have a big opinion.We are passionate about our kids and the influences around them, no matter the side of argument in which we plant...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 29, 2015 | Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Special Concerns, Trends
How do we talk with our kids about the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage?I have been asked this question, not because I’m a theologian (I’m not), not because I’m a politician (no thanks) but because I’m a mom (I’m...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jun 1, 2015 | Character Development, Communication, Prodigal Concerns, Trends
If you have a tween or teen you may have already heard about the #CharlieCharlieChallenge. If you haven’t heard, you can bet your kids have.Twitter has been all a flutter about this game. Teens attempt to summon a “Mexican”demon by forming a...
by Lori Wildenberg | May 13, 2013 | Faith Development, Media, Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Trends
When my son was in first grade, he came to me for some confirmation,”Mom, two girls can’t get married, right?” The topic on the school bus was same sex marriage. That talk didn’t occur recently. This took place seventeen or so years ago. Today...
