Yesterday I updated you on Bubs' diagnosis-filled story along with Sweet Pea's. Today I want to fill you in on Little Man and Peanut. Let's start with the "easy" one. Peanut The baby of the family is now 2 1/2. As much as it breaks my heart, we don't have a baby anymore. (When people tell you it goes fast, they aren't kidding.) He is ...
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Welcome to Our Story: An Update #1
For the last few weeks on this blog, we have been focused on preparing for the preschool school year. I pray that it has been extremely helpful in guiding your steps. We have also discussed the importance of independent play among other tidbits. And while the blog posts go on, so does our life. So much has happened in the last three months. ...
Does Your Family Have Structure? Here’s How to Tell {Transcript #62}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson Co-host 00:00 Heidi, one of our podcast listeners, wrote in and asked about structure. Jenna posed the question, “How do you know if a home has structure or not? I hear people say that family has structure. What does this mean and how do you know? Is this based on the rules of their ...
How to Instill Respect in Your Child {Transcript #61}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson, Co-Host 00:00 Heidi, we had a listener question from Jessica. First of all, she asked if we took requests and yes, yes, we do. Makes me feel like a DJ from the early days in radio. It was such a good question because she was asking about this idea of respect and, specifically, ...
Starting Your Child’s Reading Journey with Bob Books
Several years ago, a friend asked if Bubs was reading Bob Books. I hadn't heard of them before, so we checked them out from the local library. After seeing their potential, I immediately ordered a set. Since Bubs already knew the phonetic sounds and could blend them together, he was ready to start reading. Just like first steps and first ...
Simple Ways to Encourage Kindness in Your Kids
When my kids were young, we spent a lot of time in the car waiting for various activities to begin or end. Instead of turning on screens, I kept a classic or award-winning chapter book or a Bible in the car to read. One was The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. This very interesting story is about a china rabbit named Edward ...
Shaping an Intentional Summers for Your Kids {Transcript #13, #56}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Heidi Host 00:00 A few years ago, the Holy Spirit led me to what has become my summer Bible verse. It says in Mark 12:30, “Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength.” We're going to return to the archives for our next two ...
How to Teach Your Child to Play Independently
Resharing from 2013 an update to one of the most popular posts on Parenting to Impress. Among moms, there's a prevalent belief that the more time you spend playing with your kids, the better mom you are. Don’t believe me? Just check social media. There you'll find picts of moms doing fun activities with their kiddos, followed by a flood ...
When Your Marriage Doesn’t Match Your Dreams {Transcript #53}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Rachelle: 0:00 I wanted to be the captain. I didn't want to be the player on the bench. I think in a marriage you have to work together as a team, and we did not do that well. Heidi Franz: 0:11 Welcome back to Parenting to Impress, your go-to podcast to learn practical ways ...
How to Teach the Bible as One Continuous Story
Growing up in a Bible-centered church, I knew all the classic stories like the back of my hand. Even at a young age, I could regurgitate the roller-coaster life of Joseph, the faith of Noah, and the excitement of David's youth. But if you asked me how Jesus fit into everything from Genesis to Revelation, I'd be stumped. Somewhere along the line, ...