Archive - Kari Kampakis

6 Sanity Savers for a New School Year

We all love the relaxing vibe of summer, and for a mom juggling the many balls of a family, going from no schedule to the chaos of a fall calendar can…

Aug 11 •

12 Back-to-School Prayers

It’s that time of year again, time to pull out the backpacks, get haircuts, get back on a schedule, and make 20 trips to Target because school is about…

Aug 4 •

July 2025

10 Things to Tell Your 10-Year-Old Daughter

A popular message from the archives....

Jul 28 •

Staying Calm When Your Daughter's Emotions Start Flying

Excerpted from Kari's New Book

Jul 21 •

Dating Truths Girls Should Know

When I was in middle school, my boyfriend broke up with me.

Jul 21 •

Hey Girls, Don’t Discount the Quiet Guys

Over time I’ve come to notice that when teenage girls discuss teenage boys, they tend to group them into 3 categories:

Jul 14 •

For the Girl About to Start Her Freshman Year of College

8 things to know before you step foot on campus + a printable

Jul 7 •

June 2025

Wisdom from a Boy Mom: Help Your Son Be a Good First Boyfriend

Remind him that he's setting the bar for every future guy his girlfriend will date (includes a printable for your son)

Jun 30 •

15 Ways to Deepen Your Connection with Your Teen

We live in a world where people talk about teenagers as if they’re all a nightmare.

Jun 23 •

Prayer Cards for Your Teenage Daughter

For hard days and confusing seasons

Jun 16 •

Teach Your Teenage Daughter the Art of the Invitation

A message to share with your girl...

Jun 9 •

10 Truths Middle Schoolers Should Know

It’s rare to hear anyone say they loved middle school.

Jun 2 •

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