Podcasts about love her well

In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Subscribe to Brio Magazine Resources for Raising Your Teen Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In Christian groups, it's easy to tell our kids to "find your identity in Christ." But practically, what does that mean? Danny and John help give some clarity to that phrase. Also, Kari Kampakis and Jim Daly share about ways teen girls are tempted to find their identity in besides Christ. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Subscribe to Brio Magazine Resources for Raising Your Teen Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

Have you ever expected too much from your kids? John and Danny open up about how they've wrestled with unrealistic expectations for their own children. And Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis explain why it's good to take inventory of yourself, even if your kids aren't where you'd expected them to be by now. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Subscribe to Brio Magazine Resources for Raising Your Teen Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever expected too much from your kids? John and Danny open up about how they've wrestled with unrealistic expectations for their own children. And Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis explain why it's good to take inventory of yourself, even if your kids aren't where you'd expected them to be by now. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Subscribe to Brio Magazine Resources for Raising Your Teen Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Contact our Counseling Department Age and Stage eNewsletters Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Contact our Counseling Department Age and Stage eNewsletters Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Contact our Counseling Department Cell Phone Etiquette for Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Parenting teens is a process of letting go. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address the need to focus on your relationship with your teens instead of fixating solely on rules. Plus, John and Danny share about the need to keep the relationship strong by not letting cell phones consume your time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Contact our Counseling Department Cell Phone Etiquette for Kids Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

How do you encourage your kids when they seem distant or uninterested in persevering? Kari Kampakis joins Jim Daly to talk about a time she encouraged her daughter to stay with a particular activity. Then, Danny and John will share how you can inspire your kids to follow what they're passionate about. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Contact our Counseling Department Who Gets a Vote in Your Preteen's Life? Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you encourage your kids when they seem distant or uninterested in persevering? Kari Kampakis joins Jim Daly to talk about a time she encouraged her daughter to stay with a particular activity. Then, Danny and John will share how you can inspire your kids to follow what they're passionate about. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Contact our Counseling Department Who Gets a Vote in Your Preteen's Life? Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

The world is constantly throwing lies at your teen girls, but you can help them overcome. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address some of the mixed messages teenage girls are hearing today. Also, John and Danny share how to have open conversations with your daughters whenever they face a struggle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Who Gets a Vote in Your Preteen's Life? Brio Magazine Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The world is constantly throwing lies at your teen girls, but you can help them overcome. Jim Daly and Kari Kampakis address some of the mixed messages teenage girls are hearing today. Also, John and Danny share how to have open conversations with your daughters whenever they face a struggle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Love Her Well for your donation of any amount! Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Listen Now Who Gets a Vote in Your Preteen's Life? Brio Magazine Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1197/29

Do you love to travel and dream of a European vacation? Do you soak up practical tips that can help you plan better and travel more adeptly? Join Kari as she talks to her friend Kathryn Burns, a Birmingham travel agent who specializes in family vacations and can help you create memories of a lifetime.Episode 94 Show Notes:o Contact Kathryn Burns Travel on Instagram or at kathrynburnstravel.com o Kathryn is affiliated with Brownell Travel and Virtuoso o Travel Essentials (Kari's Amazon)o Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Lifeo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o Join Kari's Substack and email list, find her on Instagram and Facebook

In a world where everyone is called "toxic," how do you identify truly toxic relationships? How do you set boundaries with hurtful people without being ugly and burning bridges? Join Kari and Kim as they cover this tricky topic and offer ideas on how to fight for good relationships - and give space to relationships that wear you down. Ep. 92 Show Notes:o Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Lifeo Contact Kim at www.elevatemoms.com /@elevatemomscollective, Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo Boundaries by Cloud & Townsendo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o Join Kari's Substack and email list, find her on Instagram and Facebook

What is the difference between an "extrovert" or "introvert"? What insight into your child's personality can help you help them? Join Kari and Kim as they discuss the Meyers-Briggs Personality Test and how to apply it to your family.Ep. 91 Show Notes:o Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Life o Contact Kim at www.elevatemoms.com /@elevatemomscollective (Empowered Mom personality group), Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo Susan Cain's book Quieto Take the Meyers-Briggs test at www.16personalities.com or www.truity.como Join Kari on Substack for new articles or Kari's email listo Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

I am so thrilled to introduce you to Kari Kampakis today! Kari is a best selling author and speaker focusing on very practical and godly tips for primarily teens (but other stages as well) and wisdom for parenting through all stages of childhood. I discovered her books about 4 years ago at a time when I was newly parenting teens and felt very lost in how to navigate that season well. A friend gave me Kari's book Love Her Well and it was truly eye opening and life changing for me, especially during that season. Soon after, we added Kari's books to Clover + Bee and had her come in for a special event for moms. Kari's wisdom is truly a gift from the Lord. She has the ability to share it in such a practical, common sense way that is easy to digest and immediately implement. Her tips are so helpful to learn how to love your child well and relate to him or her in whatever season you find yourself in.   Kari describes herself as a deep thinker, saying if you met in person, she would want to skip the small talk and dive straight into the coffee talk. That is the treat you are in for today! She has been featured on the Today Show, Focus on the Family, multiple podcasts, Yahoo News and so much more.   Kari and I dive into her story for a bit but then really settle into that good coffee talk tackling issues like anxiety, adult friendships, social media, boundaries and more. If you are a parent in any season of life, wondering if you are alone or if you are getting this thing right or how to navigate the stage you are in, grab a pen and paper and pull up a seat - this episode is just for you!   To learn more about Kari, her books and her upcoming speaking events, visit https://www.karikampakis.com/

As kids grow up and mature - and especially as they go to college - many will decide that kindness is the #1 quality they want in a friend. Once you've been burned by a mean friend, you understand why kindness matters. But in the middle school and sometimes the high school years, some kind girls may get overlooked as they float from group to group but don't have a firm place of belonging. Join Kari and Kim as they discuss this common dynamic and reassure parents who try to teach good character that it's worth it to stay the course. Ep. 89 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at the Moms With Impact Retreat in Nashville Oct. 25-26. Use the code NASHVILLE until Sept. 15 to get a $100 discount.o Pre-Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Lifeo Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo Join Kari on Substack for new articles or Kari's email listo Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Today's girls need grace and grit. Join Kari and Kim as they talk about raising girls who can set healthy boundaries, stand up for themselves, and avoid the people-pleasing trap. Ep. 89 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at the Moms With Impact Retreat in Nashville Oct. 25-26. Use the code NASHVILLE until Sept. 15 to get a $100 discount.o Pre-Order Kari's New Devo for Teen and College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Lifeo Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo Join Kari on Substack for new articles or Kari's email listo Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Show Notes:Kari Kampakis is an author, speaker, podcaster, and newspaper columnist from Birmingham, Alabama. She writes for teen girls and moms, and her books include 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked, Love Her Well, and More than a Mom.Kari offers advice to teens and parents, but more importantly she offers compassion and understanding. Parenting is hard at any stage, even if the struggles from family to family are different. As a mom of four girls, Kari has learned that parenting moves from a place of control to a place of influence. That transition can be hard without faith and without a strong support system. We live in a culture of child-centered parenting, which is why it's important for parents and children that parents have a healthy adult life--passions, interests, and friends. For Kari and her husband, finding an identity in Christ and having hobbies and interests outside of parenting are vital to the overall health of their family.Resources:WebsiteInstagramFacebookGirl Mom PodcastKari's Books:10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living ForLove Her Well More Than a Mom

Ep. 86 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at Moms With Impact, a 2-Day Retreat for Moms of Teens in Nashville Oct. 25-26. Space is limited, so register now. Use the code NASHVILLE to get a $200 discount for a limited time.o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo   Join Kari's Substack and email listo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o  Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Ep. 85 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at Moms with Impact, a 2-Day Nashville Retreat for Moms of Teens, October 25-26. Space is limited, so register now. Use the code NASHVILLE to get a $200 discount for a limited time.o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo   Join Kari's new community on Substack and  Kari's email listo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o  Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Relationships are never perfect because people are never perfect. And how your child handles a social heartache or disappointment is largely determined by the way you handle their situation. Join Kari and Kim, a Nashville counselor, as they share tips and strategies to help you guide your daughter/son through the ups and downs of teenage relationships. Ep. 84 Show Notes:o Join Kari & Kim at Moms With Impact, a 2-Day Retreat for Moms of Teens in Nashville Oct. 25-26. For a limited time, use the code NASHVILLE to get a $200 discount. o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life,  Instagram, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo   Join Kari's new community on Substack for new articles/fresh contento   Join Kari's email listo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o  Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

One universal challenge facing moms of teenage girls today is finding clothes that are fashionable, classy, and appealing to both generations.  Join Kari as she talks to her friend Dora Cothren, co-owner of Theodora in Homewood, Alabama, about ways to navigate the current landscape of "barely there" clothing and avoiding the fights that often come when shopping with your teenage daughter. Ep. 83 Show Notes:o   Find Dora Cothren at Theodora in Homewood and on Instagram o   Join Kari's Substack for new articles and email list the latest newso   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Contact Kari at  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Mom and author Kari Kampakis offers insight on the world of the teen girl and ways you can step in, offer guidance, and cultivate her identity in Christ. You'll learn how to become her coach and consultant as she moves into adulthood.   Receive the book Love Her Well plus an audio download of the broadcast "Loving Your Teen Daughter Well" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

One Friday night in 2017, Mark Russell suffered a cardiac arrest event while officiating a football game in Huntsville. In front of thousands of people, a miracle occurred as his life was saved through the quick actions of a cardiac care nurse taking game pictures and a husband-and-wife EMT team.  In this episode, Mark talks with Kari about what it means to "live ready" for your life's ultimate departure.Ep. 80 Show Notes: o  Mark's Story: Having a Heart Attack and Living to Tell About Ito  Contact Mark: mark.russell@huntsvilleal.govo  Estate Planning: 11 Things to Do Before You Dieo  Preplanning Checklist o Estate Planning Checklisto   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Join Kari's new community on Substack or Kari's email listo  Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

While some stress in life and healthy and good and helps us rise to meet new challenges, there is also unhealthy stress that turns into anxiety and causes real damage. Join Kari as she talks to Birmingham counselor Alice Churnock about one of the prevalent issues facing our children (especially daughters) and how we can help them work through it. Ep. 79 Show Notes:o   Follow Alice on Instagram or email her at  alice.churnock@covenantcounsel.com o   Ask Alice Podcast, Covenant Counseling, Brain Core Birmingham o   Join Kari's Substack for new articles/contento   Join Kari's email listo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Contact Kari at  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

The number one predictor of success in marriage, according to America's top couples therapist John Gottman, is how well a couple can resolve conflict. And yet, this is a skill that nobody teaches - leading us to learn lessons the hard way. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship. Ep. 75 Show Notes:o   Contact Will: Instagramo   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagramo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Join Kari's new community on Substack for new articles/fresh contento   Join Kari's email listo   Contact Kari at  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Do you ever feel God nudging you to be brave - but you hold back because of fear? Do you look back and see missed opportunities you wish you'd taken? Find encouragement as Kari as she talks to Frances Lyon, a senior at the University of Alabama and outgoing president of Kappa Delta sorority, as Frances shares her story of being a shy teenager who learned to leave her comfort zone by taking one small (and brave) step at a time. Ep. 77 Show Notes:o  Frances Lyon on Instagramo  Brookwood Baptist Church, Bigtime Ministries, Alabama's Kappa Delta Sororityo   Join Kari's new community on Substack for original articles, downloads, and contento   Join Kari's email listo   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o  Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

We all feel left at times, and with social media, we're more aware of every invitation we don't get.  Join Kari, Mary Frances, and Mary Lauren as they talk about healthy ways to respond to feeling left out and not letting it spiral into negative thinking and destructive self-doubt. Ep. 74 Show Notes:o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables)o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebooko   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagramo   Contact Mary Frances:  Instagram

God created us to live in the light. And as we grow closer to Him, we're able to bring our past mistakes to light to escape the shame of darkness and move forward with hope. Join Kari as she talks to Will and Mary Lauren, a newly engaged couple, about prioritizing this life skill that is essential to any healthy, long-term relationship.Ep. 73 Show Notes:o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables)o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebooko   Contact Will:  Instagramo   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

I grew up with two sisters so coming from an all-girl family, I was completely unprepared to have two sons. But as soon as I felt adjusted to life as a boy mom, I had a daughter! Raising a daughter is everything I always dreamed it would be, and also as challenging as I imagined it would be. Which is why I am so grateful for wise experts like today's guest, Kari Kampakis. Kari is a mom of four girls, the host of the Girl Mom podcast, and author of several books including, More Than a Mom and Love Her Well. While being a girl is so different today than it was when we were growing up, some things remain relatively the same and one of those things is the challenge of learning to navigate friendships. Today Kari and I cover some of the messaging that girls receive about themselves and how we can reframe those messages, how to raise kind daughters, the importance of speaking truth over our girls, how to navigate friendships, and Kari reminds us that it all goes back to Jesus. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Connect with Kari: Website:https://www.karikampakis.com/ Instagram:@karikampakis Links Mentioned:More Than a Mom and Love Her WellGirl Mom PodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Almost ten years ago, Emily Lassiter lost her husband Joe in a tragic plane accident. With two little girls to raise on her own, she quickly realized the need to manage her finances well. As Emily found her footing, other women started coming to her after losing a spouse or a divorce. Money was always a main concern, and this inspired Emily to start empowering women in this area of life. Today she is a financial advisor with Somerset Advisory, and in this conversation with Kari, she shares tips and strategies for single ladies of all ages (even teenagers!) to be smart with their money.  Ep. 72 Show Notes: o   Contact Emily:  Somerset Advisory and emily@somersetadvisory.com o   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook o   Sign up for Kari's email list (and get free printables) o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

Do you ever feel like you're racing against the clock, juggling motherhood, career, and personal aspirations? Our special guest Kari Kampakis, known for her thought-provoking books “Whose Approval Are You Living For?”, “Love Her Well,” and “More Than a Mom,” is here to share her own journey and wisdom on finding the balance in the midst of the chaos. Having started her writing journey with only 15 minutes a day while raising four daughters, Kari brings a treasure trove of insights to the table. Kari opens up about her trials and triumphs with parenting, particularly with her strong-willed child. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and affirming your child's unique personality before attempting correction. We also shed light on the crucial aspects of fostering stronger relationships, teaching healthy body image, and creating a safe space for open dialogue with our children. We also dive into the topic of prioritizing relationships amidst our busy schedules and the tricky decision of delaying kindergarten. Kari's personal experiences provide a fresh perspective and valuable guidance. Get ready to rethink your approach to motherhood and be inspired to navigate your parenting journey with renewed wisdom and grace. In this episode, we discuss: Kari's insights on raising children, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and understanding their unique personalities. Her personal experiences and how she learned that connection and affirmation can be more effective than strict correction. The challenge of raising children in a hostile world, and how parents can foster trust-based relationships with their kids. How to instill a healthy body image in children, fostering open dialogues about feelings and concerns. The importance of prioritizing relationships, even amidst a busy schedule, and the benefits of leaving room for self-care. The pros and cons of postponing kindergarten, including the potential impact on test results and childcare expenses. How different children may need to be parented differently, and the need to adapt to their unique needs and personalities. Resources from this Episode: Follow Heather on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown Follow Kari Kampakis on Instagram: https://instagram.com/karikampakis Kari's Book for moms Love Her Well: https://amzn.to/45hPE3C Healthy By Heather Brown Membership: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/membership/ Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Don't forget to follow HWHB on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content! *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.

College is a new stage of life where you choose a path.  You've chosen paths before, but this time,  your parents aren't there to protect you and lead you. You're leaving the security of family and lifelong friends, and you don't have a faith community yet to speak truth over you. In this transition (full of excitement, nerves, and uncertainty) it's easy to be swayed and wrongly be defined by what happens to you on a college campus. Join Kari and two recent college graduates as they talk about being rooted in truth and strong in your identity - because your identity will never be challenged more than when you leave home. Ep. 71 Show Notes:o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebooko   Contact Mary Frances:  Instagramo   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Cynthia absolutely loved talking with Kari Kapakis about being a mom, and knows that you will enjoy her also.  Taking care of yourself while raising kids is a privilege and a responsibility.  What a gift to be able to be an example of good stewardship for your kids!  But how do you find the time, and what exactly do we mean by self care?  You'll find out today!   Kari Kampakis is an author, speaker, podcaster, and newspaper columnist from Birmingham, Alabama. Her books for teen girls, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For, and her bestselling books for moms, Love Her Well and More Than a Mom, have been used widely across the country for small group studies. Kari's work has been featured on The TODAY Show, TODAY Parents, Focus on the Family, EWTN, Bethany Hamilton's Mother/Daughter ‘Ohana Program, Yahoo! News, Grown & Flown, FaithGateway, Jesus Calling, Your Teen, Mother.ly,  For Every Mom, Love What Matters, Ann Voskamp's blog, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and other national outlets. She and her husband, Harry, have four daughters and a dog named Lola. Learn more by visiting www.karikampakis.com or finding Kari on Instagram, Facebook, and the Girl Mom Podcast.  

The start of summer is a magical time - and sometimes, a triggering time for body issues. Join Kari as she talks to Meredith Mann, Founder of The Peachie Spoon, about helpful mindsets and habits to carry into summer that help us enjoy food, nourish our bodies, and love the skin we're in. Ep. 70 Show Notes:o  Find Meredith at The Peachie Spoon and  Instagram o  Meredith's Faves: Multivitamin, Electrolytes, Protein Bars (coupon code "peachie")  o   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Connect with Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

C.S. Lewis said, "We have to continually be reminded of what we believe." This is especially true when cultivating a spirit of gratitude and contentment because our world constantly tells us that more is never enough. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about embracing the life you have and learning to give thanks for it. Ep. 69 Show Notes:o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Knowo   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebooko   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

With all the sadness that your daughter's senior year of high school can bring, it helps to have a happy distraction. It's fun to plan and think about her home away from home. Join Kari and Elizabeth Edwards (a mom of two girls at Ole Miss) as they share  tips on choosing dorm room essentials, preparing your daughter for the highs and lows of college, helping her with time management, and being her biggest cheerleader. Ep. 68 Show Notes:o  Visit Dorm Decor at www.dorm-decor.com and Instagram or call 1-888-874-8778 o  Contact Elizabeth: elizabethedw@hotmail.com or Instagram o  University of Mississippi and Oxfordo   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

One key component to thriving in college is deciding ahead of time who you want to be and how you plan to live. In other words, being INTENTIONAL. Join Kari and her friend, Mary Frances Robertson, a recent University of Alabama graduate, as they talk about being intentional during your campus years with your time, your relationships, and your life goals.Ep. 67 Show Notes:o   Contact Mary Frances: Instagram and maryfrances@marieeami.como  University of Alabama, Bigtime Ministries, Young Life, Mariee Ami o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

In This Episode, We Talk About: Incorporating health & fitness into your busy schedule. The good, the bad, and the ugly of the high school years. The mortifying things teachers see and hear at school.   Resources + Links: Connect with Gina on Instagram | @whitegrapesandinshape   Learn to look and feel your best at https://girlgangwellness.com/!   Get $10 OFF Gina's digital cookbook Six Weeks to Success with code: MOMS10   Check out The Foodtrainers Podcast   Love Her Well by Kari Kampakis   IT'S ALL GOOD by Gwenyth Paltrow and Julia Turshen   Young Forever by Mark Hyman   Connect with Moms in Real Life on Instagram | @momsinreallifepodcast   Follow Stephanie on Instagram! Stephanie Nguyen | @modernmilk WANT TO HAVE YOUR MOM STORY FEATURED ON THE PODCAST? Send us an email at info@momsinreallife.com   Find out more on our website https://www.modernmilk.com/ Show Notes: Why should you always separate your delicates from your blankets? One mom learned her lesson the hard way! Joining us today is Gina Wynn, the owner of a digital health & fitness business that coaches busy moms to look and feel their best while having a healthy mindset! As the mother of two teenage girls, Gina has learned how to balance health, business, and family over the years. We'll talk about how busy moms just like you can incorporate more health & fitness into your busy schedule, the pros and cons of the high school years, and healthy boundaries for your kids' electronics. Then, we get to hear about the mortifying experience from when Gina's thong accidentally turned up at her daughter's preschool. So sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh while we air out some dirty laundry! 01:00 What new sport should Stephanie's family learn together? 02:10 Meet Gina Wynn, the owner of a digital health & fitness business that coaches busy moms to look and feel their best while having a healthy mindset! 05:35 How can a busy mom incorporate health & fitness into their lives? 08:00 High school years: The good, the bad, and the ugly. 12:15 What is your family eating this week? 17:50 What supplements have Stephanie been taking? 22:00 How has your family been sleeping? 24:20 What are your phone and social media rules? 28:15 How is Stephanie's family sleeping without competitive softball? 30:15 What is something you're loving right now? 33:10 How to drink your morning coffee without breaking your intermittent fast. 35:35 Why do we love the new outdoor Ruggable rugs? 39:20 What are you reading, watching, or listening to this week? 42:15 What is the downside of watching apocalypse TV shows like The Last of Us? 43:45 What health & fitness podcast do you love to listen to? 45:15 Stephanie's go-to cookbook & TV show this week. 49:00 What surprise was accidentally attached to your daughter's blanket at preschool? 52:35 What crazy things do teachers see and hear at school?  

One big source of conflict in marriage is financial stress. Even 2 people raised in the same socioeconomic class can have drastically different ideas about money - and how to spend it. Shaped by social media and an age of affluence, many girls treat their dates like an ATM machine and aspire to a materialistic lifestyle their young husbands can't afford. They have unrealistic expectations that lead to arguments, disillusionment, and debt. Join Kari and Kim Anderson as they discuss ways to help your daughter build healthy ideas about money and learn the value of a dollar. Ep. 66 Show Notes:o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo   Follow Kim on Instagram o   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Kari's Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/o   Contact:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

When you're busy raising kids, things get sacrificed. What often ends up on the backburner during the divide-and-conquer years of raising teenagers is your marriage.  Join Kari and Nashville counselor Kim Anderson, both married for 25 years, as they talk about reconnecting with your spouse and finding your way back to each other.  Ep. 64 Show Notes:o  Contact Kim at Kim Anderson Life, Real Tools for Parenting Anxious Kids or the free Burnt-Out Mom Guideo The Meaning of Marriage by Dr. Tim Kellero   Follow Kim on Instagramo  Follow Kari on Instagram and Facebook o   Kari's books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?o   Kari's Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

We are on Patreon! By becoming a patron, you'll get access to exclusive perks, such as early access to new episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and Listener Notes with steps to take action on the topics we share. Mentioned in this episode:Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter by Kari KampakisWhere you can find our hosts:Kimberly Amiciwww.kimberlyamici.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyamici/Jess Careyhttps://jessicacarey.coInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jess_careyaz/Noelle Rhodeshttps://www.noelleprhodes.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/noelleprhodes/Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-203

As humans, we long to believe we are good. And for teens especially, it's tempting to gauge yourself against peers and think you're doing well when your choices aren't as bad as their choices. You're considered a "good girl" or "good guy," but what you really are is a good girl/guy in comparison. God calls us to a higher standard. He wants us to look at Jesus, not people, when seeing where we have room to improve. Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about virtue and not settling for a life of spiritual mediocrity. Ep. 64 Show Notes:o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Knowo   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebooko   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

Kari Kampakis is an author, speaker, podcaster, and newspaper columnist from Birmingham, Alabama. She writes for teen girls and moms, and her books include 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know, Liked, Love Her Well, and More than a Mom.Kari offers advice to teens and parents, but more importantly she offers compassion and understanding. Parenting is hard at any stage, even if the struggles from family to family are different. As a mom of four girls, Kari has learned that parenting moves from a place of control to a place of influence. That transition can be hard without faith and without a strong support system. We live in a culture of child-centered parenting, which is why it's important for parents and children that parents have a healthy adult life--passions, interests, and friends. For Kari and her husband, finding an identity in Christ and having hobbies and interests outside of parenting are vital to the overall health of their family.Resources:WebsiteInstagramFacebookGirl Mom PodcastKari's Books:10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living ForLove Her Well More Than a Mom

Today's culture tells boys that being "the man" is all about dominance, conquests, and becoming the loudest person in the room. For parents trying to raise godly sons...and boys who care about their faith...fighting that tension between what gets celebrated by society and what God desires can be a real struggle. Join Kari as she talks to recent Samford graduate Will Hudson about the real-life challenges facing boys today and 5 action steps they can take to deepen their faith. This episode is packed with good advice and conversation starters to help the next generation live fully and in peace. You don't want to miss it!Ep. 63 Show Notes:o   Contact Will:  Instagramo   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebooko   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

Most moms dream about their children being close. They worry about sibling rivalry and the quiet comparison, competition, and jealousy that can undermine these relationships.  Join Kari and Mary Lauren as they talk about family dynamics and celebrating the unique strengths and personalities that each child brings to the table. Ep. 62 Show Notes:o   Kari's books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know,  Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Knowo   Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebooko   Contact Mary Lauren:  Instagram

“As parents our job is to be kinder and stronger, and wiser.”  Those words are simple and sensible, but that directive can be deceptively hard.  How do we mother - how do we live even - as our roles change hourly, monthly, yearly?  In this second part of our conversation with Kari Kampakis she encourages us that if we are finding our identity in Christ and our joy in Him we can more easily navigate our ever-shifting roles as women. We can be free to teach and guide our children through life and ultimately let go of the reins when the time is right.  Connect with Kari Kampakis:  Website:  https://www.karikampakis.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karikampakiswriter/  Instagram:  @karikampakis Twitter: @KariKampakis   Links Mentioned:   Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter by Kari Kampakis   Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? By Kari Kampakis  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know by Kari Kampakis More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive  by Kari Kampakis   Related Episodes: Motherhood, Career, & Identity :: Kat Armstrong [Ep 171] Brave Enough to be Broken :: Toni Collier [Ep 388] Self-Differentiation and Why it Matters :: Nancy Houston [Ep 335] Rebranded: Stepping Into a New Season :: Christy Write [SOM Wk 6] Featured Sponsors:  Find links to this week's sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.     

“I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom” are the words of Mean Girl Regina George's mom. We know she's not a great example of a mom, but it can be difficult to sort out  which moments are for connecting and which are for correcting.  You want to be a valid voice in your daughter's life as she enters their teen years and not just maintain, but grow your connection with her. It is possible to break from what society says and enjoy the teenage years.  Mom of four girls and author, Kari Kampakis, talks with us this week about how humility and compassion can help us navigate our relationships with our tweens and teens. (Bonus - when they see us live this way, it will help them learn to navigate relationships too!) Connect with Kari Kampakis:  Website:  https://www.karikampakis.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karikampakiswriter/  Instagram:  @karikampakis Twitter: @KariKampakis   Links Mentioned:   Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter by Kari Kampakis   Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? By Kari Kampakis  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know by Kari Kampakis More Than a Mom: How Prioritizing Your Wellness Helps You (and Your Family) Thrive  by Kari Kampakis  Related Episodes: Be Vulnerable, Find Your People :: Jennie Allen [Ep 354]  Freeing Your Adolescents to Step Into Adulthood - Ages and Stages - Teens :: Dr. Ken Wilgus [Ep 382]  Ages & Stages Series - The Tween Years :: Charissa Lopez [Ep 380] Helping Our Kids Foster Friendships :: David Thomas and Sissy Goff [Ep 338] Featured Sponsors:  Find links to this week's sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors. 

Drum-roll please!! This is the very first podcast hosted by my wife Chris Sprinkle. It just seemed better to have Chris talk to Kari; you'll see why. Kari Kampakis is an author, speaker, podcaster, and newspaper columnist from Birmingham, Alabama. Her two books for teen girls, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For, and her bestselling book for moms, Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter, have been used widely across the country for small group studies. Kari's work has been featured on The TODAY Show, TODAY Parents, Focus on the Family, EWTN, Bethany Hamilton's Mother/Daughter ‘Ohana Program, Yahoo! News, Grown & Flown, FaithGateway, Jesus Calling, Your Teen, Motherly,  For Every Mom, Love What Matters, Ann Voskamp's blog, The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and other national outlets. She and her husband, Harry, have four daughters and a dog named Lola. Learn more by visiting www.karikampakis.com or finding Kari on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. –––––– PROMOS Save 10% on courses with Kairos Classroom using code TITR at kairosclassroom.com! –––––– Sign up with Faithful Counseling today to save 10% off of your first month at the link:  faithfulcounseling.com/titr or use code TITR at faithfulcounseling.com –––––– Save 30% at SeminaryNow.com by using code TITR –––––– Support Preston Support Preston by going to patreon.com Venmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1 Connect with Preston Twitter | @PrestonSprinkle Instagram | @preston.sprinkle Youtube | Preston Sprinkle Check out Dr. Sprinkle's website prestonsprinkle.com Stay Up to Date with the Podcast Twitter | @RawTheology Instagram | @TheologyintheRaw If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review. www.theologyintheraw.com