I always knew I was going to be a better “bigger kids” mom, and now I’m actually here… parenting bigger kids. This isn’t as easy as I thought, but I have definitely learned some important lessons this year.

No one ever said, “I am who I am because she was so skinny.” Why do we look for beauty in places that leave no impact? Let’s desire something that changes others for the better.

Discipline isn’t supposed to be enjoyable so why must it even be something we want to achieve? Listen to some ways I’ve learned to embrace this in my life and where I’m confident the discipline will lead me.

Before I try to create a resolution for the new year, I think it’s important to look back over the path I have traveled. Maybe you have been on a similar journey?

Is criticism really constructive? I’m going to share how I deal with critics and what I think have been some important questions I needed to ask myself in each situation. Just a warning… cover your kids ears about 30 seconds in for just a minute. I get a little raw in this one….

We are supposed to make a life that makes us happy, right? Listen to the mistakes I made in regards to how I found my happiness, and what it is now that I’m chasing instead.

Women compare. It’s just what we do. Is there a way to stop this game we play? Can we really learn to be happy and even inspired by others who seemingly have it better than us? Listen to how I was able to figure this out for myself.

There was a moment that changed the way I saw the world, and it wasn’t for the better. Fear took control, and I had to find a way to get it back. Listen to hear what happened, and how I learned to not let fear continue to control my life.

Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and listen as Kara shares her story of how life changed in a pretty dramatic way. Get to know her as well as feel inspired to make some changes of your own!