3965 Red Zone Parenting
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Parenting is like running a red zone play in football — the stakes are sky-high, the pressure’s crushing, and every move matters more than usual. You’re tired, stretched thin, and the margin for error feels paper-thin. It’s that relentless zone where kids need you most, but sometimes in red zone parenting, you just want to drop the playbook and cry. No one often says: being a great parent doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. The real power comes from showing up as you are—flawed, vulnerable, exhausted—and still choosing love and presence. Desire to be supported...
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3964 Find Strength in Your Team
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Too often, we’re sold the myth that success means shouldering everything solo. You’re told to grind, hustle, and prove yourself by pushing harder—alone. But here’s the truth: you’re not less for needing help. You’re smart and strong for building a team you can rely on; find strength in your team. Let's being in the experts of the week: look at Super Bowl quarterbacks. Nobody wins a game without a huddle—a moment when the entire team stops, locks in, and plans the next move. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Your life and...
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3963 Fuel Like A Champion
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Do you want to play like a champion? Then start by treating your mind and body like they actually matter. Because if you're honest with yourself, talent and hustle can only carry you so far when your fuel tank is running on empty, your brain is fogged, and your body is begging for rest. The power of peak performance is not just for the field. So fuel like a champion. The elite football players of the Super Bowl. They don’t just show up to practice—they obsess over how they eat, sleep, and recover. That’s their secret weapon. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other...
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3962 More Than Just Words
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
It’s simple to say “thank you” on autopilot or offer gratitude as a social nicety while rushing through life. But when was the last time you really felt it? When did you pause long enough to notice how gratitude reshapes your heart? Gratitude is more than just words. Gratitude isn’t just a polite exchange. It’s a profound internal shift. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It softens the rough edges inside—the bitterness, the brokenness—that build up from stress, disappointment, or the grind of daily struggle. Gratitude creates a...
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3961 Master Your Mental Game
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Have you ever pondered what's your game plan for greatness in life? When the pressure mounts and the stakes skyrocket, only one thing separates champions from the rest: your mindset. We can see this in real time by observing athletes. Imagine yourself as a Super Bowl quarterback, the clock ticking down with a roaring crowd watching your every move. Your ability to lead in that moment isn’t about talent alone—it’s about how to master your mental game. The mindset to stay calm, strategic, and decisive under pressure is like a muscle you can train and strengthen every day. Desire to...
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3960 Why the Small Stuff Matters to God
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Have you ever thought why the small stuff matters to God? Shouldn't just the big things that shift your life get all the attention? It’s easy to let your everyday get swallowed up by the routines and distractions, work deadlines, household chores, and endless to-do lists that we often overlook where our faith truly intersects with our everyday moments. But you must remember, God cares deeply about the seemingly small, mundane parts of your day. It’s in these moments that your faith becomes real, not just a Sunday sentiment but a lived reality. Consider Colossians 3:23–24 (NIV):...
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3959 Present But Distant
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Marriage isn’t just the big moments: the wedding day, anniversaries, or vacations. A huge part of it happens in the "in-between": the daily grind, the shuffle of family life, the countless errands, work schedules, and responsibilities that fill every corner of your time. In this chaos, it's easy and dangerously common for spouses to drift apart without even noticing. You’re both so busy serving the kids, managing the household, or chasing careers that choosing to connect as a couple takes a backseat. You become like two ships passing in the day and night, present but distant. Your marriage...
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3958 Make Your Last Word Good
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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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3957 Dig A Little Deeper
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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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3956 Why Does Everything Healthy Taste So Bad?
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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...
info_outlineParenting is like running a red zone play in football — the stakes are sky-high, the pressure’s crushing, and every move matters more than usual. You’re tired, stretched thin, and the margin for error feels paper-thin. It’s that relentless zone where kids need you most, but sometimes in red zone parenting, you just want to drop the playbook and cry.
No one often says: being a great parent doesn’t mean you have to be perfect. The real power comes from showing up as you are—flawed, vulnerable, exhausted—and still choosing love and presence.
Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com
When you admit “I’m overwhelmed” or “I don’t have it all figured out,” you’re not falling apart. You’re teaching your kids resilience, authenticity, and unconditional love. That honesty is the kind of strength that sticks.
If you’ve been holding it together with duct tape and sheer willpower, this is your permission slip to be real with yourself.
Embrace the messiness and give yourself grace in the chaos.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Give yourself grace in the chaos!
Because ultimately, parenting’s toughest moments aren’t failures; they’re the red zone plays where character is built.
Action Steps to Own Your Red Zone
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Journal Honestly
Reflect on a moment recently when the pressure hit hard and you felt ready to lose it. Now, right next to it, write an unshakable truth about how your love, patience, or strength showed up—even if it felt small. This isn’t about spinning a sad story—it’s about recognizing that in the toughest moments, you still brought something valuable. -
Set Boundaries
Identify one parenting or household responsibility that’s bleeding you dry and say “no” or delegate it guilt-free. When you are in that red zone, take away some of the pressure. Notice how just shifting that one thing can lighten your load. Boundaries aren’t selfish; they’re survival. -
Say Yes to You
Carve out 15 minutes on your calendar for yourself—read, breathe, stretch, or step outside. No apologies and no multitasking. Treat this appointment as non-negotiable. Because if you don’t refill your own well, every red zone moment will feel impossible.
When the red zone hits—and trust me, it will—remember you aren’t alone, and you don’t have to be perfect.
Your willingness to show up authentically, test your limits, and ask for what you need is the play that wins every time.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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