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1 day ago

Thoughts on what it means to be a Christian athlete as kids go back to school🤍 ... See MoreSee Less

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Kari Kampakis, Writer

3 days ago

I’ve taken some of my most popular blog posts and created memes on Instagram that you can easily save to your phone or share with your kids. To keep up with the latest, simply follow me here::www.instagram.com/karikampakis/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Kari Kampakis, Writer

3 days ago

It was a college football game weekend, and as my friend walked down sorority row with her teenage daughter, her daughter took it all in.The energy. The buzz. The sea of people dressed in the school colors, full of excitement and hope. Out of the blue, her daughter asked a question.“Mom, what’s the hardest part of college?”Her mother said the first thing that came to mind: Saying no.It was a funny answer, yet really true. Saying No is the hardest part of college.Whether it’s No to Domino’s pizza at midnight, No to going out on Tuesday night because you need to study, or No to someone who is pushing you against your better judgment, it is beneficial and wise to get comfortable saying No.Yet even with the invitations you pass up, college is unbelievably fun. It is a time of freedom, fun, and lifelong friends you’ll always feel close to because you help each other grow up.Read more: ... See MoreSee Less

20 Things College Girls Should Know

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It was a college football game weekend, and as my friend walked down sorority row with her teenage daughter, her daughter took it all in. The energy. The buzz. The sea of people dressed in the scho...

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Kari Kampakis, Writer

5 days ago

As adults, we largely get to choose our environments.We can spend our time with people we like, people who help us thrive.Our children, on the other hand, don’t have that luxury. Instead, they’re thrown into a pressure cooker, locked into closeness with a wide range of personalities that can bring out the best or worst of humanity. It’s a rite of passage, and very few of us finish our school years without some painful experiences and scars.It’s impossible to create a perfect environment – not when we live in a broken world – but we can make school a better environment. Here are 5 things to tell your child to foster more warmth and connection.*Read more: www.karikampakis.com/2021/07/5-things-to-tell-your-kids-going-back-to-school/*Listen on #girlmompodcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-mom-podcast/id1504764007 ... See MoreSee Less

5 Things to Tell Your Kids Going Back to School

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As adults, we largely get to choose our environments. We can spend our time with people we like, people who help us thrive. Our children, on the other hand, don’t have that luxury. Instead, they&#8...

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Kari Kampakis, Writer is at Pursell Farms.

1 week ago

Congratulations to my beautiful friend Julie Summers, now Mrs. Joe Saia🤍 Julie taught all four of my girls kindergarten and forever holds a special place in our family. Years ago, a friend and I set Julie and Joe up on a blind date, and to see a marriage result from that matchmaking was really rewarding. They are both amazing people with a bright future together, and I wish them both many years of love, health and happiness! ... See MoreSee Less

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