There is no disagreement that children should be read to and read to often. The direct correlation between reading and IQ has been studied multiple times. And if you joined last week's Periscope Broadcast, you know that I highly encourage families to create a home library filled with quality books. But upon entering the library or browsing a ...
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
Lies and Truth
I will never forget the first time he said the words to me. They hit me like a wrecking ball to an old brick building. "You are believing lies." But, I knew it was true. My husband was reminding me that I was choosing to believe the lies of the enemy over the truth of my Father. Priscilla Shirer says that believing lies is the same as a ...
Finish Strong.
A few weeks ago, Holly asked on the ABCJLM Facebook group what everyone's plans were for this summer since the ABCJLM Curriculum is only 36 weeks long. In conversation I learned that she has never missed a week of doing the curriculum with her son. I was amazed. I wrote the curriculum and there are weeks that it just doesn't ...
Parenting Help for You: New Love and Logic Resources
When I was a teenager, my life changed. Suddenly discipline changed. The change occurred because my mom attended a Love and Logic conference and she learned the magic of giving choices and removing anger from parenting. I guess you could say that I am a Love and Logic child. Because it was modeled to me, much of it became ...
Spring Books to Giveaway!
I believe books should be a huge part of a child's life. This is one of the reasons why I have filled the ABCJesusLovesMe Preschool Curriculum with quality, time-tested books. But it has only been in the past few years I realized I was only providing my children with half of the learning that a book provided. We were loving the story ...
How to Handle Hurtful Comments from Your Children
I remember the first time that one of my children shouted at me, "I hate you!" Like a knife, I felt the blow right to the heart. How could this child say such a thing? I must be doing something wrong! Panic. Fear. Currently our Sweet Pea (age 9) is throwing out the statement, "You don't like me...that's why you ____." She gets mad and ...
How to Explain Easter to Your Children
Pin It Easter is the most important story you will ever hear. He is risen! But it can be very difficult to explain the significance to children. I am so thankful for Phil Vischer and the What's in the Bible? team as they have put together this video explaining the Easter story better than I have ever seen. Please take a moment ...
A Simple Meal-Planning and Shopping System + Simple Recipes for Busy Moms
This popular Parenting to Impress post has been updated - https://parentingtoimpress.com/2025/08/a-meal-planning-trick-every-busy-mom-needs.html ...
How to Make Bible Stories Interactive and Memorable for Young Children {Giveaway}
Twice a month, I have the amazing opportunity to lead 60-80 three to six-year-old children at our church in worship and Bible time. As you can imagine, this is no small feat as there is a wide range of development and maturity sitting on eight large carpet squares. Staying focused and sitting still is a huge accomplishment for these ...
Understanding What God Has Called Parents to Do {Parenting “V” Printables}
UPDATE: This information has been completely updated for simplicity and clarity. I invite you to learn more on the Biblical Parenting Video Series. I'll be honest, many of the sermons and talks that I hear go in...and then they get lost. It doesn't mean that the information shared wasn't meaningful. It just didn't stick. And, I am sure I am ...