Lori Wildenberg, Author at The Mom Initiative

How to Deal with Rude People

Have you ever experienced a time where at complete stranger was totally rude and offensive? I’m guessing most of us mamas have run into this. “She looks like she’s from another world.” My four kids and I were sitting at the counter at Dunkin Donuts following one of my kiddo‘s well-checks. A sweet treat following a painful shot seemed like a good medicine. The rude observation came from the non-gentleman seated on the stool next to me. By this time, I had become accustom to the bizarre things people say. “Your kids all look like they have different dads,” a non-lady said …

How to Deal with Tattling

Do you have a little tattletale on your hands? @themominitiativ @loriwildenberg Click To Tweet Do you have a little tattletale on your hands? Is tattling driving you CRAZY? When I was teaching elementary school, I found my first grade students had the potential to be Master Tattlers. In order to get through the day, especially recess time, I needed to develop some sort of system to reduce the annoying drone of the tattle. In class, we discussed the difference between being a Reporter or being a Tattler. Once we had the definitions down, the tattling decreased. When tattling did …

5 Common Ways Parents Breed Sibling Rivalry

“My kids fight all the time!” “I can’t stand the arguing.” “I just want some peace.” Does this sound familiar? Do you want your kids to get along? Do you want your quiet back? Or even better… Do you want your kids to be friends not foes? Do you want your kids to be friends not foes? @loriwildenberg Click To Tweet It seems times where attention is directed toward another sibling due to a celebration, like a birthday, or another’s success can stir the pot of envy, jealousy, or discontent. Sibling rivalry is the result. Sibling rivalry is as old …

9 Things Entitled Kids Say

I want my kids to have what they want. I don’t want my kids to struggle. I want my kids to be happy. I confess, I am a recovering entitlement enabler. I confess, I am a recovering entitlement enabler. @loriwildenberg Click To Tweet Struggle is a good character builder. Struggle builds empathy. Struggle encourages humility. Challenges create opportunities to problem solve, be stretched, and be creative. Challenges and struggles build strong leaders and increase confidence. The message I want to communicate to my kids is that they are capable of managing the difficult times and of earning the things they desire. In …

5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Family Ties

No offense Peyton, but I loved watching the Broncos the year Tim Tebow was the quarter back. You never knew what was going to happen. The follow up interviews were almost as good. Even though the reporters wanted to focus on Tim, he kept his focus on the team and God. I liked that. When I lead my parenting classes, one of the things we talk about is family unity, being a like a team, having the same main focus while appreciating each others gifts. I don’t want to run a boarding house or a taxi service where there is …

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days

Moms and Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Days A video blog by Lori Wildenberg, TMI Mentor Mom, co-author of Raising Little Kids with Big Love . [Tweet “Moms and Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Days #RaisingKids @themominitiativ @loriwildenberg”]

Don’t Be Held Captive by HOMEWORK!

It’s coming. The feeling of being held captive by… It’s coming. The feeling of being held captive by… @themominitiativ @loriwildenberg Click To Tweet Your Child’s Homework! AHHHH– I’ve sat there in the cell alongside you. Chained to my kid, his paper, and his book. So before your jail sentence begins, make an escape plan. No matter if the child is a high achiever or a struggling student, his homework often becomes mom or dad’s. Parents can get emotionally attached to their kid’s school work. We want our kids to succeed but…#Backtoschool #RaisingKids Click To Tweet Most of us would say we …

Are Power Struggles Your Kryptonite?

Are power struggles your kryptonite? Kids are in it to win it, aren’t they? They are all in when it comes to fighting for their way. Power struggles are exhausting for the parent. Exhilarating to the child. It has helped me to understand why power struggles occur. Then I am better able to avoid my parent kryptonite. So WHY? Just ‘cuz. Just ‘cuz that is how we are all wired. One of our most basic needs is the need for freedom and independence. We need opportunities to make decisions for ourselves. Of course as parents we know our end goal …

Busting 4 Common Mom Myths

Moms, here are a few myths we are tempted to believe … and the truth that busts them: 1. Correction Crushes a Child’s Spirit. TRUTH: No. Correction is training. Kids need training. Criticism is the thing that crushes a child’s spirit. Correction motivates and encourages a child to do something better. It is training. Criticism sounds like: Your room is always a mess. You are so disorganized. How can you find anything? (negative, personal attack, shaming) Correction sounds like: Your room needs some TLC. I will show you how you can organize it. I …

How to Build Resentment in Your Child

The goal: Keep the child happy. (seems good) The trend: Be the child’s best pal. (sounds pleasant) BUT…the reality is relationship without rules breeds resentment. relationship without rules breeds resentment. Click To Tweet Here are the top 6 ways to increase bitterness in a child’s heart by being his all time best chum. The best bud parent: 1. is over-indulgent: Says yes to every material item and whim under the sun. The child never has to earn anything and doesn’t experience the chance to say, “Yes I worked for that.” 2. is unable to make a decision: An indecisive parent …

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