This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson Co-host 00:00 Heidi, one of the most common questions that we get from parents is about how to start a family devotional in their homes, because it can be really intimidating. As with a lot of things, there are so many options. How do you pick the right thing and are you going ...
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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 ...
Does Your Family Have Structure? Here’s How to Tell {Transcript #62}
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Melanie Simpson Co-host 00:00 Heidi, one of our podcast listeners, wrote in and asked about structure. Jenna posed the question, “How do you know if a home has structure or not? I hear people say that family has structure. What does this mean and how do you know? Is this based on the rules of their ...
How Chores Can Help Reduce Child Anxiety
Growing up on a farm, work was a significant part of my life. Whether it was loading livestock into the trailer, preserving vegetables from the garden, or cutting thistles when the grass was waist-high, there was always something to be done. It took everyone working together to stay on top of it. However, I believe that working together has many ...
Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Chores {Transcript #14, #59}
This transcript has been lightly updated for clarity. Heidi Franz Host 00:00 Recently I was introduced to a new book called Kit and the Missing Notebook by Chris and Lindsay Wheeler. In the book they introduced the idea of teaching a child to cook to help with their anxiety. And in reading over the author's notes I realized cooking ...
Letting Go with Love: The Journey of Biblical Parenting
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 ...
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 ...