When Bubs was just a baby, I read a parenting book written by a mom raising a boy with ADHD. At the time, I didn’t know much about ADHD. I remember thinking how incredibly hard that must be—parenting a child who never slows down, who struggles to focus, who acts before thinking. I had no idea I was reading a glimpse of my own future. Bubs—our ...
Celebrating a Child’s Salvation Birthday
The day a child says “yes” to Jesus is worth celebrating. I mean...if heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents (Luke 15:10), we should celebrate too. Then just like we celebrate birthdays each year, create the tradition of helping the child remember their spiritual birthday and what God has done in their life. But then comes the question… how ...
How to Choose Truth Over Fear
Fear in parenting has been a steady theme here and on the Parenting to Impress podcast—and honestly, in my quiet time too. This morning, in one of those still moments, it felt like a light bulb turned on. In my prayer journal, I drew two simple columns:🚫 A fear I was believing✅ Truth from God’s Word that speaks directly to that fear Then I ...
Simple Ways to Teach Character
On the way home after a special date with my son, Little Man (17), we were talking through something he’s been wrestling with. After he finished, I asked, "Would you like to hear what I am thinking?" When he said yes, I responded, “I love how passionate you are about this. But my goal for you is simple—I want you to bring glory to God in how you ...
The Sanctification Process: Why Sin Keeps Coming Back
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, I thought I already dealt with this sin? Maybe you prayed about it. Maybe you confessed it. Maybe you truly believed you had victory over it. And then—sometimes just an hour later—it shows up again. It can feel a little like playing whack-a-mole with your sin. You push it down, and suddenly it pops back up ...
The Best Writing Tools for Preschool Hands
One of the most common mistakes I see when teaching early handwriting is handing a child a pencil or markers (and handwriting worksheets) too soon. Pencils require strong finger muscles and precise control that many preschoolers haven’t developed yet, while markers don’t help build those muscles at all. When the hands aren’t ready, a child often ...
Bible Crafts: Making Scrolls with Kids
Crafting with kids can be great fun, especially when it leads to a deeper understanding of the Bible. While the word "scroll" might not be familiar to most children, that's precisely what makes this activity so perfect. Materials Needed: Creating a Scroll Step 1: Prepare the PaperStart by cutting a brown paper bag or packing paper ...
Caring for the Body God Gave Me: A Drastic Change I Made
As a work-from-home mom who spends most of the day on the computer, getting enough movement has been a challenge. I could fit in a 20–30 minute workout or an evening walk, but that still left hours of sitting during the day. When I read the statement that sitting all day is the new smoking, I knew something needed to change. After talking ...
How to Stop Young Children from Biting
Few behaviors feel as frustrating, overwhelming, and honestly embarrassing as biting. Whether it happens at home or in a preschool setting, it can leave adults feeling defeated, apologetic, and unsure of what to do next. Questions start swirling—Why is this happening? Am I doing something wrong? Will this ever stop? The good news is that biting ...
For the Mom Who Feels Unseen
You were made to be part of God's story,A beautiful note in his song.So let his light shine as you walk through the world,And remember...you always belong! These words are the repeated chorus in Jinger Dugger Vuolo and her husband Jeremy's new book You Always Belong (ad). The book gently helps children understand God’s love and their place in ...