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Moms are eager for tips and wisdom to help them build strong
relationships with their daughters, and Kari Kampakis's Love Her
Well gives them ten practical ways to do so, not by changing their
daughters but by changing their own thoughts, actions, and
mind-set. 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. Author
and blogger Kari Kampakis suggests it's time to change the
narrative and mind-set that lead moms to parent teen girls with a
spirit of defeat, not strength. By improving the foundation,
habits, and dynamics of the relationship, mothers can connect with
their teen daughters and earn a voice in their lives that allows
moms to offer guidance, love, wisdom, and emotional support. As a
mom of four daughters (three of whom are teenagers), Kari has
learned the hard way that as girls grow up, mothers must grow up
too. In Love Her Well, Kari shares ten ways that moms can better
connect with their daughters in a challenging season, including:
choosing their words and timing carefully, listening and
empathizing with her teen's world, seeing the good and loving her
for who she is, taking care of themselves and having a support
system, and more. This book isn't a guide to help mothers "fix"
their daughters or make them behave. Rather, it's about a mom's
journey, doing the heart work and legwork necessary to love a
teenager while still being a strong, steady parent. Kari explores
how every relationship consists of two imperfect sinners, and
teenagers gain more respect for their parents when they admit (and
learn from) their mistakes, apologize, listen, give grace, and try
to understand their teens' point of view. Yes, teenagers need rules
and consequences, but without a connected relationship, parents may
never gain a significant voice in their lives or be a safe place
they long to return to. By admitting her personal failures and
prideful mistakes that have hurt her relationships with her teenage
daughters, Kari gives mothers hope and reminds them all things are
possible through God. By leaning on him, mothers gain the wisdom,
guidance, protection, and clarity they need to grow strong
relationships with their daughters at every age, especially during
the critical teen years.
What if taking care of yourself was the first step to helping your
family thrive? If you've parented long enough, then you've learned
firsthand why your personal wellness matters. You've felt the pain
(or consequences) of devaluing yourself. Whether your wake-up call
came from a diagnosis, a breakdown, an issue with your child or
spouse, anxiety, or simply feeling depleted and numb, it most
likely unveiled this truth: Mothers are humans too. We require
love, compassion, rest, and renewal. Taking care of our needs
strengthens us and equips us for the road ahead. In More Than a
Mom, bestselling author Kari Kampakis offers a practical,
approachable, and attainable framework to stay on a healthy path.
You can take your kids only as far as you've come-and since their
strength builds on your strength, you must take time to focus on
you. More Than a Mom is about unleashing God's power in your life
and standing on timeless truths that will help you know your worth
and embrace your purpose, build strong, uplifting friendships that
you can model for your children, quit the negative self-talk and
make peace with your body, and learn to mother yourself by resting
and setting boundaries. The world shaping your children is more
callous and complex than the world that shaped you. Kids need to be
stronger, smarter, and more rooted in what's real. Empower your son
or daughter by tending to your heart, soul, body, and mind. Give
them a vision of a healthy adult-and know that as they launch into
the real world, they will build on what you started.
For many girls growing up in a generation saturated with social
media, seeking "likes", comments, and friends online can become an
obsession. Liked, written by author and mom of four daughters Kari
Kampakis, offers positive, powerful insights to help girls build
lasting relationships and navigate the digital age to break
unhealthy obsessions with social media. Kari Kampakis has shared
her tips and insight on the TODAY Show, HuffPost, and Yahoo! News.
The topics covered in Liked are: Living for God's approval, not
human approval Cultivating a true identity Using social media
wisely Building a positive reputation online Spreading kindness,
love, and compassion Distinguishing online friends from real
friends Building deep connections that last Handling rejection,
criticism, and volatile emotions Activating your Christian faith
Making an eternal difference, not a temporary splash. With
relatable age appropriate text, Liked will help: Girls, ages 11-18,
to understand how to channel their talents and energies into things
with eternal value and, in the process, find the love, friendships,
confidence, and strength of character they desire Start great
conversations that can quickly unite mothers, daughters, sisters,
and friends Small group and youth group discussions for tweens and
teens Kari Kampakis' Liked speaks to the female heart to address
the need for approval with wisdom, hope, and grace.
These ten simple truths can build one big change in your daughter's
life. When Kari Kampakis wrote a blog post in July 2013 titled "10
Truths Young Girls Should Know," the post went viral and was shared
more than 65,000 times on Facebook. Obviously her message strikes a
chord with moms and dads across the country. This nonfiction book
for teen girls expands on these ten truths and brings a Christian
message to the hearts of both moms and daughters. Teen girls deal
daily with cliques, bullying, rejection, and social media
nightmares. Kari Kampakis wants girls to know that they don't have
to compromise their integrity and future to find love, acceptance,
and security. Her ten truths include: Kindness is more important
than popularity. People peak at different times of life. Trust
God's plan for you. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Otherwise, you'll never stick to your guns. Today's choices set the
stage for your reputation. You were born to fly. Fans of Kari's
blog and newspaper column will not want to miss her first book.
Filled with practical advice, loving support, and insightful
discussion questions, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know is a
timely and approachable list of guidelines that will help young
girls navigate a broken world and become the young women God made
them to be.
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