{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"4049 Just In Case You Missed It","description":"Why let life get so unruly, especially when it comes to your family? Busyness does not need to be a convenient excuse to soften the blow of your absence when you tell your kids that you cannot be there for them. Don't be that kind of parent. Hang on with your presence just in case you missed it. Because you can\u2019t be everywhere all the time. Trying to be a superhero with endless energy leads straight to burnout\u2014and that\u2019s no life, no legacy. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com Instead, be strategic about your presence. Because when you\u2019re genuinely present, even in small ways, you create moments that stick. What do you do now in your family if you cannot make it to something meaningful? Just in case you missed it: being present doesn\u2019t mean perfection or constant availability. It means commitment. Commitment to showing up emotionally and mentally, even when life pulls you away physically. So, what can a parent do to make sense of their absence yet still be present so their child doesn\u2019t feel like anything was missed? The K.I.S.S. ~ Be present! Here are three simple strategies that work: Quality Check-Ins Over Quantity Time It\u2019s not about clocking hours; it\u2019s about connection. A sincere, focused conversation beats a distracted hour any day. Put your phone down, listen actively, and engage fully. Make it clear that your child\u2019s world is your world, even if your schedules don\u2019t align perfectly. Ritualize Presence Create simple, consistent routines that your child can count on\u2014whether it\u2019s a bedtime story, a weekly walk, or a text message ritual during a busy day. Rituals anchor relationships and offer reliable signals that you\u2019re there emotionally, no matter the chaos around you. Own the Absence with Intention Don\u2019t let your absence become an invisible gap. Speak openly about why you\u2019re not there, reinforce your commitment and love, and set clear expectations for when you will reconnect. Transparency builds trust and diffuses confusion, so your child doesn\u2019t fill the silence with doubt. Your kids will remember how you made them feel, not how many events you showed up to. Commit to showing up in the ways that matter, even when you can\u2019t be there physically. Because presence is the best gift you give, just in case you missed it. CHALLENGE: What\u2019s your move this week to show up better for your kids? "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent \ud83d\udd14 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/62988215824163) \ud83d\ude4f  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https:\/\/pray.com) \ud83c\udfa5  Create Your Now on YouTube (https:\/\/youtube.com\/createyournow) \ud83c\udfa7 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. \ud83c\udfb6  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http:\/\/www.iheart.com\/show\/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best\/) \u270d\ufe0f  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com\/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com\/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http:\/\/www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright \u00a9 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission. ","author_name":"Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo","author_url":"http:\/\/createyournow.com","html":"