Motherhood is a constant dance of loving children and letting them go. As teenagers turn 16, it ushers in a new season where graduation feel startingly close and new emotions start to evolve. Join Kari as she shares thoughts on navigating these emotions and watching kids growing up. This message is also available as a new article on Kari's blog.

Ep. 12 Show Notes:

o   Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari’s blog

o  Camp Hollymont

o  Give Them Wings book

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Even if you tell your daughter all the right messages at home, she'll hear all the wrong messages from the world. In dating, it's easy for girls to get misguided and misled as they search for true love. Join Kari for this crucial conversation that offers talking points to share as you have dialogue about boys. An abridged version of this message is also available as a new article on Kari's blog.

Ep. 11 Show Notes:

o   Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari’s books for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari’s blog

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

No parent is perfect - we know that - yet in the journey of parenthood, we struggle to show ourselves grace. We believe the enemy's lies that keep us feeling defeated rather than living with the hope of Christ.

In this episode (originally featured on Ask Alice, part of Rooted Youth Ministry), Kari is interviewed by Alice Churnock, a sought-after counselor of teenage girls. Join Alice and Kari for a vulnerable conversation about raising adolescents, influencing teens, and showing the love of God in the parent-teen relationship.

o   Ask Alice Podcast

o   Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

Today's teenagers get inundated with voices - people telling them who to be, what to do, and how to think - and they need their parents' help to tune into God's quiet whisper. In this episode, Kari shares key conversations to help you connect with your teenager, prepare her for the road ahead, and get her thinking about her choices before she's in a situation. With topics that range from mental health and eating disorders to spiritual warfare and learning to say no, this is one conversation you don't want to miss.

o   Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari’s books for teen girls: 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 at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

God created us for community so that we won’t do life alone. Too often, however, we keep our struggles to ourselves and suffer in silence. 

In this episode, Kari encourages parents to create a family climate of truth telling and raw honesty. She shares how she spent half her life bottling up her emotions and hiding her most vulnerable side – until taking baby steps in the right direction helped her push past fear and awkwardness. When we bring our deepest truths to light, we build deeper, richer, and more authentic relationships. We gain protection from the enemy and the support and strength we need to get through our darkest days. 

 
EPISODE 8 Show Notes

o   Kari’s new book for moms: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend: Boundaries 

o   Dorotheos of Gaza: Discourses and Sayings

o   Kari’s books for teen girls: 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 at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

God answers prayers - but He can’t answer prayers that we don’t pray. Even if you're new to faith, or walking just one step ahead of your child, you can be a powerful prayer warrior. You can equip your child spiritually and point them to the source of all peace. In this episode, Kari shares chapter 10 from the audiobook of Love Her Well: Pray for Her and Empower Her Through Faith. Join Kari for specific prayers relevant to children and teenagers, and for encouragement in speaking prayers that outlive your time on earth.

EPISODE 8 Show Notes:

o   Order Kari’s new book: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

As moms, we want our teenagers to confide in us. We long to be their safe place and sounding board, yet earning their trust is a privilege that we lose if we betray their confidence. When parents divulge too much, teenagers shut down or quit talking together. 

In this episode, Kari talks about protecting your teenager’s privacy while still getting the support you need to parent through a challenging season. As your kids grow older, your circle of trusted advisors gets smaller, and being aware of what is your story to tell and what is your child’s story to tell can make all the difference in whether they share the intricate details of their lives. 

EPISODE 7 Show Notes

o   Pre-order Kari’s new book, releasing Tuesday, Aug. 18: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well

o   Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Girls today need healthy assertion. As girls learn to speak up for themselves, they gain the courage to speak up – and speak out – for others. Unfortunately, girls get conflicting advice about what it means to be a strong woman, especially in a world where many voices are hostile, abrasive, and rude. In this episode, Kari shares ideas on how to speak the truth in love, take up for yourself (and others), identify situations that call for a strong voice, and be an effective communicator.

Ep. 5 Show Notes:

o   Dr. Henry Cloud’s and Dr. John Townsend's Boundaries

o   Educated and The Glass Castle

o   Pre-order Kari’s new book, coming Aug. 2020: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well

o   Kari’s books for teen girls: 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 at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

Ever wonder what your daughter is thinking? Ever been at a loss over why you rubbed her the wrong way? Today’s episode is for any mother who wishes she could crack the code or get a glimpse into the teenage girl mystique. Teenagers don’t care what we know until they know that we care, and by being aware of some common thoughts, we may find entry points to build stronger connections. 

EPISODE 4 Show Notes:

o   Pre-order Kari’s new book, coming Aug. 2020: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well

o   Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook

For many women, having a baby girl is a dream come true. Yet as girls grow up, the narrative of innocence and joy changes to gloom and doom as moms are told, “Just wait until she’s a teenager!” and handed a disheartening script that treats a teenage girl’s final years at home as solely a season to survive.

In this episode, Kari talks about picking your battles, practicing healthy conflict resolution, and being on the same team. With today’s girls facing unprecedented challenges, they need parents and mentors to love and guide them – even in times of tension – with a spirit of hope, unity, and strength.  

EPISODE 3 Show Notes:

o   Dr. Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers

o   Dr. Lisa Damour’s Untangled

o   Pre-order Kari’s new book, coming Aug. 2020: Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter

o   Pre-Order Incentives for Love Her Well

o   Kari’s 1st book for teen girls: 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know

o   Kari’s 2nd book for teen girls: Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Kari’s Blog - www.karikampakis.com/blog/

o   Contact Kari at [email protected] and follow her on Instagram and Facebook