Love Your Teen Daughter Well with Kari Kampakis (Ep 79)
The journey of parenting teenage daughters can have its ups and downs. When you think you have it figured out, the relationship changes, the challenges change, and you have to adjust. Today, Jennifer interviews Kari Kampakis about her book “Love Her Well,” discussing parenting teenage daughters, maintaining faith, and nurturing strong relationships.
Highlights
- π Kari Kampakis is the author of “Love Her Well,” focusing on parenting teenage daughters.
- π The book emphasizes faith-based parenting and real-life experiences.
- π Prayer is essential for navigating the challenges of raising teens.
- π€ Building strong relationships with friends can provide essential support for moms.
- π± Managing screen time and social media is crucial for teens’ mental health.
- π©π§ The importance of preparing for the long-term respect of your children, not just short-term approval.
- π Encouragement to let go and trust that God will guide your child’s journey.
Key Insights
- π Faith as a Foundation: Integrating faith in parenting can guide both parents and teens through challenging times, fostering a deeper connection.
- π€ Avoiding Overreaction: Keeping calm during teenage emotional turmoil can prevent unnecessary conflict and promote open communication.
- π¬ Honesty in Parenting: Sharing personal struggles with teens cultivates trust and encourages them to be open about their own challenges.
- π― Setting Boundaries: Establishing clear rules is essential for teens’ safety and well-being, fostering respect and understanding over time.
- π§ Emotional Resilience: Teaching teens to lean on God and their faith can provide them with strength and perspective during difficult situations.
- π©π§π¦ Influencing Future Generations: Parenting choices today impact how children will parent their own kids in the future, emphasizing the importance of intentionality.
- ποΈ Community Support: Forming strong bonds with other mothers can provide invaluable support, reminding parents they are not alone in their journey.
About Kari Kampakis
Kari Kampakis is an author, speaker, blogger, and podcaster from Birmingham, Alabama. She has written books for teen and tween girls - Liked and 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know - and one book for moms - Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter.
Kari’s work has been featured on The TODAY Show, TODAY Parents, Thrive Global, Yahoo! News, Grown & Flown, Your Teen, Mother.ly, FaithGateway, For Every Mom, EWTN, Ann Voskamp’s blog, 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 social media.
