Kari Kampakis
Life Actually: What teenage girls wish their mothers knew
Teenagers don’t care what we know until they know that we care, and one way we earn a voice in their lives (and build bridges that last) is by listening, empathizing and putting ourselves in their shoes to understand what it’s like to be them. Read more
Feb 24, 2021
Life Actually: The House that Built Me
I’ll always feel nostalgic just thinking about my childhood home. It wasn’t perfect — but it was happy. Read more
Jan 27, 2021
Life Actually: You don’t have to struggle alone
It sounds like common sense, but these words deserve to be articulated, especially to our children. Read more
Dec 27, 2020
Life Actually: When your child says ‘I’m ready’ — but you’re not
Thankfully, God has a merciful way of bringing unexpected new blessings in each season. Seeing our children happy makes us happy for them. Read more
Nov 25, 2020
Life Actually - The lesson of 2020: Learning to let go of plans
Our plans are subject to God’s will and timing. Even the best laid tracks don’t guarantee success. Life is far more unpredictable than we like to believe. Read more
Oct 29, 2020