Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for
Love Her Well by Kari Kampakis, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Author: Kari Kampakis
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: August 18, 2020
Genre: Christian Living/Parenting
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.
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MY THOUGHTS.....
"Choose Your Words (and Timing) Carefully". What mother hasn't learned this truth when dealing with a teenage daughter? When I saw that this was the title of the first chapter of Love Her Well, I was certain that good advice was waiting inside, and I was right! Author Kari Kampakis has filled her book with many nuggets of wisdom (and humor) to help mothers establish a loving relationship with their daughters. There are a total of ten chapters and they all include a suitable quote, a personal story or illustration, Bible scripture, and reflection questions to further increase understanding. I especially like that the last chapter focuses on praying for your daughter and helping her grow in her faith, because I believe that this is the most important thing that a mother can do for her children, both female and male!This book is a treasury of lists, tips, and useful suggestions and it is a wonderful resource for mothers! I just wish that Love Her Well had been available when I was trying to create that special connection with my own daughter!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kari’s work has been featured on the TODAY Show, TODAY Parents,Yahoo! News, EWTN, Proverbs 31, Ann Voskamp’s blog, The Huffington Post, and other national outlets. She and her husband, Harry, have four daughters and a dog named Lola. Learn more by visiting http://www.karikampakis.com or finding Kari on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
CONNECT WITH KARI: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(2) winners will receive a print copy of Love Her Well by Kari Kampakis!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway will begin at midnight August 17, 2020 and last through 11:59 PM EST on August 24, 2020. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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