God is a personal and relational God. He desires for every believer to talk with Him, particularly through the act of prayer. We know this and it sounds so simple. Yet, why is prayer so difficult sometimes? Maybe you don't feel adequate to pray because it's never been modeled for you, or you've never been taught how to pray. Then there ...
Parenting to Impress Blog...
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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7
How to Engage Your Child in Meaningful Conversation
As mommas we spend much of our days talking to our kids. We tell them to come to the table, to clean up their toys, get dressed, and so on. There are so many opportunities throughout the day to communicate instructions. But what about conversations? Not the one-sided commands that we have to issue. I’m talking about the times when we get ...
What Lies Are You Believing? {Free Printable}
I’m not good enough.No one likes me.Everyone else has a clean house.Their kids are smarter and cuter. And the list of lies goes on. Lies that we aren’t enough and everyone is better. We firmly believe that in order for us to be able to live out our God-given, Parenting-to-Impress mission to the fullest, we need to be ...
The BIG Reveal
Last week we promised a big announcement - exclusively to you! And I couldn’t be more excited to share. Before I do, let me give you a little background info. A few months ago the name of this blog - Our Out-of-Sync Life - was changed to Parenting to Impress. The changes to the logo, URL, and color palette paved the way for ...
Shhh! It’s a Surprise.
Something brand new is coming to our ABCJesusLovesMe and Parenting to Impress community!! We have been diligently working behind the scenes for months, and it is nearly ready. And we just know you are going to love it! A select Launch Group was created earlier this month to provide feedback and share ideas as we prepare to launch ...
Candy Canes at Christmas
There is just something about candy canes and Christmas. Even if you don't love eating them, the spiral thick and three-thin stripes are the epidemy of the holidays. According to the National Confectioners Association, candy canes are the No. 1-selling non-chocolate candy during the month of December! The Origin of the Candy ...
Create Craft Stick Christmas Trees
Every year that passes, my love grows for the handmade items that my children made during their preschool and early-elementary years. Whether it was a fabric handprint ornament, Handprint and Footprint Calendar, or fingerprint lights, I can see in my mind their little pudgy fingers diligently working to get the crafts just the way that they ...
Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments
It isn't Christmas without the smell of cinnamon filling the air! That's one reason I love creating Applesauce Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments. Simple enough for kids to make and perfect to hang on a Christmas tree, give away, or add as décor to a gift. So, grab the ingredients and your favorite kiddos, and let's make some ...
How to Pick the Perfect Gift for Kids {Giveaway}
"What are we going to get _____ for Christmas?" This is a common conversation in your home right now. We desire to purchase quality gifts that our family will love, without breaking the bank. While a noble task, many times finding the perfect gift is not an easy one. As I have learned about child development and items that help promote ...
It’s Here! – New Christmas Activity Workbook [Free Printable]
A month ago we released the completely remodeled Thanksgiving Activity Workbook. Oh how I have loved seeing your images and videos on Facebook as you walk through the workbook. God is using it to build a heart of gratitude in children around the world. Today I am excited to announce the release of the new Christmas Activity Workbook! And you ...