It's human nature to compare, and for children today - growing up in an age of wonderkids and superhuman teenagers - it's hard not to compare your performance to the best and feel dumb or inadequate. Yet there are many ways to be smart, many ways to succeed, and many ways to unlock talent.  Join Kari as she offers insight on hidden gifts and potential that can't be measured in a classroom - or predicted by a report card. Ep. 27 Show Notes:o   Recommended book: Mindset: The New ...

Ep. 27: Raising Kids in an Age of Superstars

Teenage girls face unprecedented challenges - and so do their parents. From anxiety, loneliness, and depression to struggles with friendships, body image, and self-worth, it's a perfect storm of challenges. For moms with daughters, big questions have emerged: How can we help them thrive? How can we offer hope, wisdom, calm, and strength? In the Girl Mom podcast, Kari Kampakis, a mom of 4 girls and author of 4 books, unites women who aim to be strong mothers raising empowered daughters. Addressing modern-day issues through the lens of faith, Kari helps mothers feel less alone, more encouraged, and more equipped in their relationships.

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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 Lik...

Ep. 86: Parenting Kids Who Have Left the Nest (with Kim Anderson)

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 T...

*Ep. 85: Is It Bad to Have a Friend Group? If Not, How Do You Know if Your Friend Group is Healthy? (with Kim Anderson, Best Version)

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. 85 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 Guide o   Join Kari on Substack for new articles or Kari's email list

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  Contact Kari:  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

Ep. 85: When Kind Girls Fall Through the Cracks (with Kim Anderson)

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, us...

Ep. 84: Helping Your Child When They Get Left Out (with Kim Anderson)

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   ...

Ep. 27: Raising Kids in an Age of Superstars

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