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 | Sep 12, 2016 | Communication, Prodigal Concerns, Young Adult
“My young adult just told me he’s (or she’s) gay. Now what?”This inquiry used to be a rare one. This past month I have spoken to three different moms seeking answers to this very question.Broken-hearted, lonely, and confused they are...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 4, 2016 | Special Concerns, Teen, Tween, Young Adult
“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...
by Lori Wildenberg | Mar 28, 2016 | Communication, Special Concerns, Teen, Tween, Young Adult
I’ll let my daughter date when she’s 30,” a dad joked. Sort of joked. Daughters moving into those teen years and beginning the dating scene freaks out a lot of dads.We need to educate our girls and make them aware of personality traits that are sure...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jan 11, 2016 | Prodigal Concerns, Relationships, Special Concerns, Teen, Young Adult
Blindsided, a surprise attack, a shock. Have you ever experienced an unexpected hit?You know, the kind where the earth moves under your feet and the sky tumbles down. When you have lost control. (And..not in a good way, Carol King.) Sometimes it looks like...
by Lori Wildenberg | Jan 6, 2014 | Joy, Young Adult
My sink is full of dirty dishes. My dishwasher is full of clean ones. That’s today. By the time this post goes live, my dishwasher won’t need to run everyday and my sink will be empty.I love having a houseful of kids and a kitchen that proves it.I love...
