{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"4063 Opening Doors for What Comes Next","description":"Raising incredible children means more than just meeting today\u2019s needs\u2014it\u2019s about paving a path and opening doors for what comes next. When you consistently blend unconditional love sprinkled with discipline and resilience, you\u2019re not just shaping behavior; you\u2019re cultivating purpose. Think about it: You\u2019re opening doors for your child to step confidently into every season of life ahead. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https:\/\/createyournow.com Imagine your child living fully as the person God created them to be. This vision doesn\u2019t just happen. It requires your creativity, persistence, and the ability to adapt. Parenting isn\u2019t a rigid formula you apply once and forget. It demands distinctiveness\u2014a tailored approach that fits your child\u2019s unique temperament and evolving needs. Life will always ebb and flow, and with every shift, new opportunities emerge. Your role is to stretch your child so they are ready for these moments, equipped and eager. The K.I.S.S. ~ Stretch your child! If you don't do it, who will? You have to be willing to see what's good for your child's sake, because they likely won't be mature enough to see it for themselves. So, how do you stretch your child and prepare them to walk through these open doors? Here are three essential actions every parent can take: Nurture Confidence Through Challenge Confidence doesn\u2019t come from comfort zones. It develops when your child faces obstacles\u2014and learns to overcome them. Give them age-appropriate challenges that require effort, problem-solving, and persistence. When they stumble, help them see mistakes as stepping stones, not dead ends. The lesson: resilience is built by facing adversity head-on, not by avoiding it. Cultivate Core Values That Stick In the shifting tides of culture and peer pressure, values are your child\u2019s compass. Instill a clear sense of integrity, kindness, and responsibility early on. Model these daily. Teaching values isn\u2019t about lecturing; it\u2019s about living them and having honest conversations about why they matter. When challenges arise, those anchored by strong values can make decisions that keep their path open, rather than closed. Encourage Curiosity and Adaptability The world your child will inherit is full of surprises. Encouraging curiosity helps them remain open to new ideas and experiences. Adaptability lets them pivot when circumstances change. Support their interests, even when they shift. Show that flexibility isn\u2019t a weakness\u2014it\u2019s a strength. When your child learns to embrace change rather than fear it, no door will ever feel truly closed. In the end, opening doors for what comes next isn\u2019t about control\u2014it\u2019s about preparation. It\u2019s about guiding your child with a steady hand, a brave heart, and eyes fixed on their potential. Each act of love, discipline, and faith you pour in today builds the confidence, values, and curiosity that will keep doors wide open for their future. You\u2019re not just raising a child\u2014you\u2019re preparing a life ready to step boldly into all that lies ahead. "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":"