Parenting to Impress
🎙️ Parenting to Impress, your go-to podcast to learn practical ways to love God and love others, and impress this on the hearts of your children. Heidi Franz, the creator of ABCJesusLovesMe, is joined by her dear friend Melanie Simpson. Two moms who have made a lot of mistakes but have found grace and truth along the way.
🧒 Join Heidi and Melanie as they dive into the world of parenting, sharing their insights, stories, and wisdom gained from their own journeys. From navigating the challenges of raising children in a modern world to finding creative ways to instill faith and values in your family, this podcast is your source of biblical and practical advice.
📖 Each episode will explore different aspects of parenting, faith, and relationships, with guest interviews, expert insights, and real-life anecdotes. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just starting your journey, Parenting to Impress is here to support you in creating a loving and godly home.
🎧 Tune in to Parenting to Impress and embark on a journey of growth, love, and faith as you seek to "impress" the values that matter most on the hearts of your children. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
God, Sleep, and Sanity: How to Train Your Child to Sleep In, Part 2
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Discover how to train children to respect wake-up times and stay in bed, allowing parents to reclaim their mornings for essential quiet time with G…
God, Sleep, and Sanity: Bedtime Routines that Work, Part 1
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If bedtime feels like chaos and you’re desperate for a little peace (and sleep!), you are not alone. We’ve been there — exhausted and unsure what w…
10 Tips to Guide Children Through Grief
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Grief is hard, especially when you’re trying to help a child process loss. In this episode, Melanie and I share 10 practical ways to walk alongside…
Introducing Colors and Shapes the Right Way
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In this episode, Heidi shares practical tips on teaching colors and shapes through fun, play-based activities that build your child’s vocabulary, …
Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids
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In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that every parent can relate to—helping our kids manage their big emotions and build emotional resilienc…
Making Reading Time Count
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Reading to children is a crucial aspect of their development, creating a strong foundation for vocabulary, comprehension, and emotional intelligenc…
Embracing More this Year
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Join us in our virtual booth as Heidi Franz and Melanie Simpson share our reflections and intentions for the year ahead. We discuss personal storie…
How to Speak God's Truth Over Your Child's Life
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In this episode, Heidi and Melanie dive into the power of speaking truth over your children and the lasting impact it can have on their lives. We'l…
Empowering Healthy Independence in Your Children
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Join Melanie and Heidi as they discuss the delicate balance of parenting without over-helping, based on Stanford's research and their own experienc…
Simple Steps to Starting a Family Bible Time
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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. Wh…
Creating a Structured Home Environment
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Ever wondered how to create a home environment where respect, trust, and obedience naturally flourish? In our latest episode of Parenting to Impres…
Teaching Respect in Your Home: A Biblical Perspective
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Why do children sometimes show more respect to one parent than the other? In this episode we will take a dive into various parenting styles—uninvol…
How Do You Teach Kids to Pray?
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What if teaching your child to pray could be as simple and joyful as blowing bubbles?
Heidi and Melanie share their experiences in teaching their c…
What's a Christian to Do with the Enneagram?
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Dive into the intersection of faith and personality as the Parenting to Impress Podcast duo discusses the spiritual implications and use of the Enn…
Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Household Chores
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Discover how teaching children household chores can reduce their anxiety and foster responsibility. Inspired by Chris and Lindsay Wheeler's book, "…
Elevate Your Parenting with Effective Communication
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Can the way you talk with your children really shape your child's cognitive, emotional, and social development? Discover the transformative power o…
From Chaos to Calm: Family Vacation Survival Guide
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Can a family vacation really be both relaxing and fun when you're juggling young kids, single-bathroom situations, and meal planning? Tune in as we…
Shaping an Intentional Summers for Your Kids
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Embark on a journey to craft the ultimate summer experience for your kids. Together, Melanie and Heidi peel back the layers of parenting during tho…
How to Break Free from Lies to Embrace the Truth
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Have you ever felt like you're just not measuring up? It's something I've grappled with, and I'm sure many others have too. In our latest chat on P…
Tips to Help Kids Tackle Anxiety
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As a mother who's navigated the stormy seas of parenting, I've seen firsthand the pressures that tests and tryouts can heap onto our children's sho…