by Lori Wildenberg | Feb 25, 2019 | Character Development
Our kids need encouragement from us, yet we often affirm them in ways that may backfire. When we focus our compliments only on their performance or appearance, our children begin to believe our love and attention is conditional. They may begin to think that...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 2, 2018 | Character Development
Kids can smell a phony a mile away. After I would attempt to build up my children following a disappointment or even an event that went well, my kids used to say, “You’re my mom. You have to say that. You don’t count.” So… I have learned to make my words COUNT. When...
by Lori Wildenberg | Apr 15, 2013 | Character Development, Communication, Relationships
Our words can bless or curse. Wound or heal. Build up or tear down.Words. Are. Powerful.I came across an article the other day about a seventh grade boy who posted on Instagram he was planning on committing suicide on his birthday. This young boy had been...