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Kari Kampakis, Writer

1 day ago

Best surprise getting a text this morning and seeing my daughter Ella and her cake on the new cover of Mountain Brook Magazine! Even better is that her sweet friend Ellie Thomas wrote the article about young creatives. Big thanks to Madoline Markham for featuring this fun story, I can't wait to read it and I will cherish this issue forever!!📷 by Mary FehrOur new issue is here! And we are extra excited to share this cover story featuring the creative designs of @bakingwithellak along with @xomargo and @lilymadethese written by their fellow MBHS Class of 2021 classmate @elliethomas30. Pick up a copy to read about their work as well as our Mountain Brook’s Best winners for 2021, Evelyn's Southern Fare (formerly named Bobby Carl’s Table), Home with Hechart, vignettes of Crestline history, a post-pandemic style report from The Style That Binds Us, Kristi Tingle Higginbotham's favorite Mountain Brook spots, Mountain Brook Schools' Diversity Committee and more.Cover Photo by Mary FehrWhere to find copies: www.mountainbrookmagazine.com/find-mountain-brook-magazine/Subscribe: subscriptions.shelbycountyreporter.com/CircStore/Store/FindAddress ... See MoreSee Less

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Kari Kampakis, Writer

1 day ago

Truth #9: You’re the perfect imperfect person to raise your children. God matched you with your children for a reason. The gifts you possess are precisely what they need to thrive.*Read more: ... See MoreSee Less

10 Truths Moms Should Know

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It’s May, and you know what that means. Time to recognize and celebrate every unsung hero called Mom. Most mothers don’t give themselves enough credit. They may admit they’re a good mom, but ...

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Kari Kampakis, Writer

3 days ago

My newest podcast with Alice Churnock on BODY IMAGE is up, Episode 23, and you can listen to it here: apple.co/3vNubOl. Hope you enjoy it, it is packed with relevant insight and helpful information for all ages!_____________It’s not what you’re eating - it’s what is eating you?”Truth in a simple question. Developing a healthy relationship with food and your body is a lifelong process, and at some point, most females struggle with body image. For those of us raising daughters, we’re especially aware of how our issues can trickle down, yet we’re not always sure how to have the those conversations that every girl needs to hear. Enter Alice Churnock, a certified eating disorder specialist and teen girl expert at Covenant Counseling who has helped countless families navigate this tricky subject and find life-giving paths. Best of all, she is fun and just a delight to talk to!! Alice and I have been friends for years, and on the latest episode of the #girlmompodcast we talk about:📍 embracing how your body can be both a masterpiece and a work-in-progress📍why “Mom” is not always the one to blame when a girl is struggling📍how orthorexia - an obsession with “clean eating” that’s gained ground with the clean food movement - can fly under the radar and lead to anorexia 📍why starving yourself puts your brain in starvation mode and can lead to a restrict/binge cycle 📍how staying ahead of this conversation can keep little issues from turning into big issues📍what to do if someone needs help📍and more!In all my years of writing for girls & girl moms, this is my first foray into body image, and in my new book releasing next April, I have a whole chapter devoted to this topic and my personal experiences. It’s a conversation we can’t ignore, and this interview with Alice offers a goldmine of relevant and wise food for thought. Listen through this link - podcasts.apple.com/.../girl-mom-podcast/id1504764007 - and let us know what you think. Also, hear more of Alice on @therootedministry “Ask Alice Podcast”, where she covers many other relevant and important subjects like this! #girlmom #raisinggirls #parenting #lifegivingmindsets #issuesaffectinggirls #loveherwell #loveherwellbook #10truths #likedbook ... See MoreSee Less

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Kari Kampakis, Writer

3 days ago

Moms, while the world only wants you at your best, your family just wants you. It’s okay to not be perfect, for perfect parents don’t prepare their children for an imperfect world🤍They don't need me above them on my parental pedestal, they need me right beside them every step of the way... ❤ ... See MoreSee Less

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Kari Kampakis, Writer

5 days ago

WRONG PODCAST UPLOADED - CORRECT ONE COMING SOON!⭐️ It’s not what you’re eating - it’s what is eating you?”Truth in a simple question. Developing a healthy relationship with food and your body is a lifelong process, and at some point, most females struggle with body image. For those of us raising daughters, we’re especially aware of how our issues can trickle down, yet we’re not always sure how to have the those conversations that every girl needs to hear. Enter Alice Churnock, a certified eating disorder specialist and teen girl expert at Covenant Counseling who has helped countless families navigate this tricky subject and find life-giving paths. Best of all, she is fun and just a delight to talk to!! Alice and I have been friends for years, and on the latest episode of the #girlmompodcast we talk about:📍 embracing how your body can be both a masterpiece and a work-in-progress📍why “Mom” is not always the one to blame when a girl is struggling📍how orthorexia - an obsession with “clean eating” that’s gained ground with the clean food movement - can fly under the radar and lead to anorexia 📍why starving yourself puts your brain in starvation mode and can lead to a restrict/binge cycle 📍how staying ahead of this conversation can keep little issues from turning into big issues📍what to do if someone needs help📍and more!In all my years of writing for girls & girl moms, this is my first foray into body image, and in my new book releasing next April, I have a whole chapter devoted to this topic and my personal experiences. It’s a conversation we can’t ignore, and this interview with Alice offers a goldmine of relevant and wise food for thought. Listen through this link - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-mom-podcast/id1504764007 - and let us know what you think. Also, hear more of Alice on @therootedministry “Ask Alice Podcast”, where she covers many other relevant and important subjects like this! #girlmom #raisinggirls #parenting #lifegivingmindsets #issuesaffectinggirls #loveherwell #loveherwellbook #10truths #likedbook ... See MoreSee Less

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