by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Cutting has become a behavior kids use because it is easily accessed, quickly achieved, and not uncommon. In fact it has become almost acceptable in the tween and teen world. The directive,“Cut it out!” is being taken literally by some kids. Cutting seems to be...
by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Parents, Anxiety and depression in our youth have skyrocketed. Suicide is the the 2nd leading cause of death in young people. We must do something! Our kids need hope. They need someone to ask if they are OK. They need help. And…help is available. Mostly they...
by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
There has been a ton of social media chatter about the Superbowl— and not about the game. The half time show is the event that has created lots of conversation. Tom and I barely watched the game. No Broncos, No Vikings, No Wildenbergs. Sunday evening, I heard...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jan 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Parents, It seems when God nudges me to do something, initially I am resistant. My brain fills up with reasons why I shouldn’t participate in His call. Do you do the same thing? Is it fear? Uncertainty? Insecurity? I know Moses (Exodus 3-4) felt the same way....
by Lori Wildenberg | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you extend your hand and offer help do you ask yourself if your helping is enabling or empowering? Sometimes it is hard to tell. In our desire to help our kids and young adults get where they need to go or be where they need to be, sometimes we extend too much...
by Lori Wildenberg | Nov 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
“You need to settle down.” Oh boy…those words never bring the response the speaker is looking for. Settling down will not be the next thing that occurs. “Just settle down,” those are fighting words. I overheard a man (perhaps a husband)...
