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3937 Put the "Parent" Back in Parenting

Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Release Date: 01/09/2026

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Parenting is a relentless hustle. Sleepless nights blur into days of heartache, frustration, and moments when it feels like your efforts go unnoticed. In the chaos of discipline, schedules, and tears, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that you are the constant in your child’s world—their anchor and their guide. The truth is, what you say last in any interaction leaves a lasting imprint. That’s why it’s crucial: make your last word good. What does that mean? It means shifting focus from reaction to reflection. It means choosing the lasting message you want your child to take...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life doesn’t wait for you to be ready. It hits hard, fast, and often without warning. When the storms roll in, they can scar your days and steal the peace from your nights. It’s raw. It’s real. And frankly, it’s not fun. Life has never been easy for anyone who’s ever done more than just exist. If you want to stand tall—if you want to break past the pain—you have to dig a little deeper. Digging deeper means rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands and heart a little dirty, diving headfirst into the mess that life throws your way. Desire to be supported and encouraged by...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Healthy living rarely feels easy. We say we want to be healthier, but when faced with salads that seem like lawn clippings or bland steamed veggies, we ask ourselves: Why does everything healthy taste so bad? The frustration isn’t just about flavor; it’s a symptom of a deeper battle between what our bodies crave and what our minds resist. Your taste buds and your body are often on two different pages, and that disconnect trips up even the most committed. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . When we say “healthy,” we’re really talking...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

It’s easy to hide behind a mask — the carefully crafted image of who you think you should be or what you don’t want anyone to see. Behind this disguise, you might feel safer, less vulnerable. But you cannot move forward or live the life you were meant to live with God’s divine purpose in mind if you’re trapped behind that mask. So, put down your mask. Please put down your mask. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Be bold enough to show up with your flaws, your imperfections, your raw and real self. You don’t have to be perfect to...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Life isn’t a straight path. It’s a wild mix of flavors, textures, highs, lows, wins, and setbacks. You grind to reach certain milestones, but just when you think you’ve arrived, reality reminds you there’s more hustle, more growth, more shifting to do. So how do you shift in real time when life throws you curveballs? Are you the kind of person who acts like you’ve already done the hard work—like you’ve ticked the box—only to wash your hands of responsibility? Then you lean back, waiting for the next step to come to you. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Have you ever paused to consider how God truly wants you to show up each day? It’s easy to walk into church on Sunday with a smile and a heart full of joy—or at least a glimpse of it. But ask yourself: how genuine is that moment? Is it real and life-giving? Or is it just a performance, a mask worn for the crowd, for appearances? God doesn’t need the mask. He sees behind it. He knows the truth that we often try to hide, even from ourselves. No more words. Jesus said it plainly in Matthew 5, in the Beatitudes—a blueprint for living “God’s way.” It’s a call to something deeper...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Marriage. A word that conjures images of bliss, partnership, and forever—but also confusion, frustration, and unexpected challenges. When two people say, “I do,” it isn’t just a promise to love; it’s an entry into a complicated dance of needs, expectations, and realities. And somewhere along the way, you might find yourself wondering: Are you chasing the wrong part of the heart? Let’s be real—too many people step into marriage thinking it’s all about them. They want their partner’s role to serve their needs, validate their feelings, and eliminate inconveniences. Desire to be...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

When your children are little, parenting feels all-consuming. Overwhelm doesn't even seem like a fitting word, yet you’re hands-on from feeding to teaching to fixing. Every day is full of immediate needs,  constant crisis management, and unconditional love sprinkled throughout. It’s easy to believe that how you prepare the way means just getting them through those early years. But then, they grow. They move into adolescence, young adulthood, and beyond—and suddenly the kind of parenting required shifts. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

So much in life is left in the trenches of what we lost or what didn't make it. Success can leave scars as much as failures. But the sting is always greater when something does not go your way. Yet, that's not how your story gets to end. There is joy in the morning, and you get to choose what you carry forward. That choice isn’t because of how much you know or the wit you’ve picked up along the way—though those add richness to your journey.  Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s because your power lies in what you decide to hold...

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Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

If you have a life where everything is perfectly aligned—ideal schedule, boundless energy, and endless resources—great. This isn’t for you. But for the rest of us? Especially when it comes to healthy living, the reality is messier, more complicated, and rarely perfect. So, instead of getting caught up in the magnitude of all the things 'health,' maybe it's all about how you lean into leverage. And not the leverage you are probably thinking of. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . That’s why chasing some ideal “health” picture rarely...

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Too many parents today are caught chasing the mirage of “being friends” with their kids — seeking approval and camaraderie instead of stepping fully into their role as parents. Let’s be blunt: parenting isn’t about winning a popularity contest. It’s about showing up as the adults who love fiercely, set firm boundaries, and deliver discipline that actually sticks. If you want your children to thrive and leave a lasting impact on the world, you must put the “parent” back in parenting.

Why Parents Must Parent, Not “Friend”

Friendship with your kids can seem like an easy, feel-good shortcut, but it’s a trap. When parents try to be friends, they soften rules, dilute consequences, and avoid hard conversations — all in the name of “keeping peace.” The problem? Kids crave guidance and structure. Left without clear leadership, they’ll wrestle to find footing in a world that demands accountability and grit.

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The core duty of a parent is crystal clear: love your children unconditionally, hold them accountable with clear boundaries, and discipline with intention so lessons don’t fade with time. That discipline isn’t punishment — it’s training for life.

How to Reclaim Your Role as Parent

Getting back to basics isn’t complicated, but it demands that parents get honest about where their attention is and how they engage with their kids:

  • Put the Phone Down, Look Up
    You can’t parent well if your eyes and mind are glued to a screen. Make a conscious effort to unplug when you’re around your children. See what they’re doing, notice their mood shifts, and recognize their daily battles. Presence is the foundation of influence.

  • Reclaim the Dinner Table
    The dinner table is more than a place to eat; it’s a prime spot for connection. Use it to listen — really listen — to what your children are telling you about their lives. Resist the urge to interrupt, correct, or fill the silence. Ask open-ended questions that invite sharing.

  • Ask, Don’t Assume
    Jumping to conclusions or putting words in your child’s mouth kills trust. Instead, ask sincere questions about how they feel and what they think. Reflect back what you hear to show you’re paying attention — no agendas, no filters.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Put the "parent" back in parenting!

Now it may seem impossible, but truly, it is not impossible! You can be the parent you have been called to be, not by your own strength, but because of the heart God gave you.

The best thing you can do is be open to what will make the difference for your children in the long run. The short run might be a little challenging, but you are stronger and can be the best parent you want to be.

Three Bold Moves Parents Can Make to Raise Impactful Kids

  1. Set Non-Negotiable Boundaries
    Kids need guardrails — not because you want to control them, but because the world outside your home is full of risks. Define clear rules around behavior, screen time, respect, and responsibility. Consistency here is non-negotiable.

  2. Use Discipline as a Teaching Moment
    Discipline isn't about punishment; it’s about imprinting important life lessons so your child internalizes right from wrong. Make consequences logical, appropriate to their personalities and life stages, timely, and connected to the behavior. And follow through every time; consistency is the key. Flaky discipline breeds chaos.

  3. Build Daily Rituals of Connection
    Whether it’s a quick check-in before bedtime or weekend walks, build habits that strengthen your relationship. These aren’t just feel-good moments — they’re investments in your child’s emotional and spiritual foundation.

Becoming a Parent Who Leaves a Legacy

Being a good parent happens naturally enough — you love your kids and want the best. But being a great parent who leaves an indelible mark on your child’s heart and mind requires grit: dedication, resilience, and relentless perseverance. It means choosing hard truths over easy comfort every day.

So ask yourself: Will this year be a year where you just show up, or will it be the year you double down on what really matters?

Your children’s futures, their confidence, and their ability to affect the world depend on you being the parent they deserve — not just their friend.

Make it count. Make the lessons stick. Be the parent who raises not just a child, but a living legacy who will go out and impact the world that they touch.

"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"

 

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Music by Mandisa - Overcomer

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Song ID: 68209
Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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