Introducing the "Thanksgiving Challenge: Building Gratitude Through Play" Game! This Thanksgiving, I'm excited to present a special challenge game that will not only build lasting memories but also foster an attitude of gratitude in both you and your child(ren). Plus, provide some accountability and encouragement. So, let's dive right into the ...
Impressing on Children
Let This Holiday Season Be Different
As we roll into the busy holiday season, now is the perfect time to be intentional with our families or students. This season offers countless opportunities to "impress" (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) the love of God and love for others on the hearts of our children or students. Whether through simple acts of kindness, fun traditions, or creating meaningful ...
Empowering Healthy Independence in Your Children
There’s a famous parenting quote that states: “Never do for a child what he can do for himself.” This idea makes me think of the parent who carries her child’s backpack to school or makes a teenager’s lunch daily. While it’s easy to do these things out of love, I often wonder if we’re truly loving our kids the best way possible when we do all the ...
Play-Based Learning Made Easy for Busy Parents
Oh, the mom guilt. Social media is flooded with posts that invite the enemy to sit beside us, whispering, "You're not enough. You're not doing enough." I witnessed this several years ago when my son's doctor, a mom herself, showed defeat in her eyes when talking to my son. She felt like she was failing her own children. I invite you to read this ...
Simple Steps to Starting a Family Bible Time
Let’s do some shocking math for a moment. If your family goes to church for three hours a week, that only accounts for 1.8% of your entire week. While those three hours in corporate worship are vital, we can't hold the church responsible for the spiritual growth of our children. We must bring God's Word into our homes. Family Bible time is one more ...
Does Your Home Have Structure? Here’s How to Tell
A listener to the Parenting to Impress podcast, raised an insightful question: “How do I know if my home has structure? Is there a right or wrong amount?” Structure seems abstract, but I believe there are a few hints to gauge your family's structure. And be sure to read until the end, where I offer guidance for parents who are providing structure ...
How to Teach a Child to Draw
This popular post has been updated from 2010. Bubs didn't seem to enjoy drawing. Whenever he was asked to draw something, his attempts often resulted in scribbles. I knew that at his age, he should be able to draw basic pictures of people, animals, and scenery, but something was holding him back. Bubs faced severe delays in both fine motor ...
Teaching Respect in Your Home: A Biblical Perspective
As a parent, you’ve probably wondered how to instill respect in your children—especially when you notice them showing more respect to others than to you. It’s a common struggle, and one that Jessica, a listener of our Parenting to Impress podcast, recently asked about. After viewing the Grace and Truth Discipline video series, she noticed that her ...
Preschool Prayer Songs
Do you struggle to get your family or classroom quiet and focused for prayer? A prayer song might be the solution you’re looking for. Not only does it help calm a children’s body, but it also prepares them to talk to God. I’ve found that a simple prayer song can turn a chaotic moment into a peaceful, unifying experience. Let’s explore how you can ...
How Do You Teach Kids to Pray?
As parents and teachers, we know that teaching children to pray is one of our most important roles. But for many of us, prayer is difficult in our own lives, and the idea of teaching it to our children feels like one more to-do on our very long list. But what if we choose to see prayer as a beautiful invitation to connect and communicate with ...