Updated and reposted 2020. Parenting in the Franz house is emotionally arduous right now. Bubs, at 16, is embracing new responsibilities such as driving to school and starting a part-time job. It's as if he's spreading his wings to prepare for flight right before my eyes. I find myself wondering: When did the little boy who was the ...
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Elevate Your Parenting with Effective Communication {Transcript #2, 58}
This transcript has been lightly updated for clarity. Heidi Franz Host 00:00 I'm thrilled to share that the Parenting to Impress Podcast was just named number 38 in the top two mom podcast. It's an incredible honor, and especially considering there are thousands of mom podcasts out there that you could be listening to, but you choose to ...
From Chaos to Calm: Family Vacation Survival Guide {TRANSCRIPT #9, 57}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Heidi Franz, Host 00:00 There's something about cramming a family of six into tight spaces without much personal space that can really test the patience, and this is very characteristic of a family vacation. Yet, despite the challenges, I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunities we have had as a ...
Summer Goals for Every Age {Free Printable}
I love summertime. Just thinking about the slower pace, evenings spent outside, camping trips, gardening, and ab-building laughter with friends puts a smile on my face. Looking back through my past blog posts, I’m reminded of how much has changed—three of our four children now have summer jobs! But some things remain the same. We still use these ...
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 ...
Understanding Fostering, Adoption, & Orphan Care {Transcript #52}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Quoting Holly: 0:00 Let's move forward with this as a way to continue to build our family. Me. This is what I want to do to build my family. Once we knew that this child was going to come to our home and we began to learn his story and read his case notes and see his struggles, I remember the ...
Discovering Sabbath Rest: Trusting God in the Whirlwind of Parenthood
I emailed my aunt telling her all of our activities over the weekend. She graciously replied, asking, "What about the Sabbath?" At the time, I was a mom to four very young children who required diaper changes, food, clean laundry, and attention so they didn't get into trouble. I had to use every moment available in the week to stay afloat. But ...
Discovering Sabbath Rest: Trusting God in the Whirlwind of Parenthood {Transcript #51}
Heidi Franz Host 00:00 I sent an email to my aunt telling her all the things we had done over the weekend. She replied back, "What about the Sabbath?" My response was "Well, we're not under the law anymore." And I realized throughout these last few years that, no, we aren't under the law, but God created the Sabbath for a purpose. But I could ...
Unlocking Your Child’s Development: New Checklists for Ages 1-5
Are you ready to better understand and nurture your child's development? As a fellow mom on this journey, I'm excited to introduce the latest tool from ABCJesusLovesMe to support you: brand-new developmental checklists tailored specifically for ages 1 through 5. Understanding your child's developmental milestones is crucial for providing the ...
How to Preserve Your Marriage Amidst a World of Divorce {Transcript #50}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson Co-host 0:00 Heidi, I think that for folks who've been married more than a day, we come to a place in our marriages where it's just hard. It's hard to be married. Either we are just struggling with the idea of marriage, with the idea of staying, or maybe our partner is ...