Raising up the next generation presents its challenges and blessings. Keep parenting on your knees and lead with a legacy of hope. Leadership begins in the home. Yet parents have a tendency not to view raising children as an opportunity to spread their leadership wings.  Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://bit.ly/WomenofIMPACT We think that leadership is only for the corporate world, entrepreneurs with a budding business, or non-profits that are creating significant impact. Well, I'm here to remind you that as a parent, YOU are the leader of your children. Your influence and impact for the generations to come are tough to comprehend. So that reminder today is essential. Because we settle into the idea that parenting is about raising kids to do well in school, get a good job, have a great family, all the while leaving their mark on the world. But that mindset minimizes the influence and impact you have on how the world progresses (i.e., the advancement of technology, vaccine discoveries, interracial relationships, etc.). Seriously, your child could become the President of the United States. What you do as a parent matters! Family matters. (Story about Chick-Fil-A) I want you to know how valuable you are as a mom, as a dad. The conversations you have with your children are not for nothing. I get how at times you feel like you are talking to a brick wall; no emotional engagement or response. There are those days where it's all about the silent treatment. And that breaks your heart because you don't know where your child stands. Your child needs...

• Your direction
• Your discipline
• Your attention
• Your wisdom

Your child needs YOU! When the going gets tough, you have to get braver. You have to be willing to step out instead of retreating.  This is a confession. We all do it. We get tired of saying the same things over and over again. There were hundreds of times I told my children I should have recorded myself, because all I did was repeat the same thing. But I'm here to tell you that your words matter. Your actions matter. Your heart matters. So don't throw in the towel. The battle belongs to you and the Lord. The K.I.S.S. ~ Parent on your knees! Growing up, I didn't think much about the method to my parent's madness; how they were raising me and the techniques and strategies. Sometimes I think they just took a chance, made and decision, and jumped with something. I know my mom prayed a lot, and so did my grandmother.  For some crazy reason, we get this idea in our heads that we can control our children. We simply can't! You might be able to minimize those temper tantrums. But to have them all go away, that's a choice by your child. Yes, how you consistently respond to them has an effect. Yet ultimately, the decision is up to the children. THE QUESTION: How can you find the balance between feeling in control, letting God lead, and the children getting to decide? Why do you think it's all about parenting on your knees?

1. Know God goes before you. So go to Him. Take it to the cross.
2. Nourish the mind, body, and spirit. 
3. Encourage always. No matter what happens, be the rock for your child.
4. Educate in love and with discipline.
5. Shepherd with your head and your heart. It takes two to tangle to greatness.

What you do does not go unnoticed. Maybe your spouse doesn't always acknowledge what you're doing, maybe you're a single parent, or solo parenting. The battle belongs to you and to God. "Keep parenting on your knees. One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"   #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will be able to discuss your specific situation and gain tools and strategies to move you forward. Live. Love. IMPACT!  "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Wanting help with goals, setting your schedule, or need someone to talk to (even if you don't know what you need)? It's time you TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation. This is FREE for you. Stop trying to do it by yourself. Put YOU first! Become your best selfie so you can live your life's purpose.   ANNOUNCEMENT: Ready to shine your light and tell your story. Please click on MY STRENGTH IS MY STORY. Here you can submit yourself to appear on the podcast or make recommendations as to who you would like to hear. This is going to be a beautiful series!   Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. The Create Your Now Archives are LIVE!! You can subscribe and listen to all the previous episodes here.  http://bit.ly/CYNarchive1 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive2 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive3 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive4 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive5 and http://bit.ly/CYNarchive6 Contact me at YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com THE NO FUSS MEAL PLAN Instagram
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