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    Watching your kids face trials can be heartbreakin Watching your kids face trials can be heartbreaking – but watching them bounce back can lead to some of your proudest parenting moments. 

With every heartache they survive, they grow a little stronger and more resilient.

My newest book for moms #isyourdaughterreadybook has an entire chapter on resilience. Comment READY and I’ll message you the link 🤍
    This #90strend is right up my alley. Now can we do This #90strend is right up my alley. Now can we do the 80s???
    I get so many emails from moms struggling to navig I get so many emails from moms struggling to navigate their daughter’s friend changes—especially when they girls have had a falling out and the moms are close too.

Here’s the truth: You may not get closure or quick answers. You may have to be patient, trust God, and focus on what you can control.

New on my Substack, temporarily free, is a bird’s eye view of this common dilemma. Comment FRIEND and I’ll message you the link - or find it in my IG bio and stories🤍

“Young friendships can be very fluid, and they aren’t always set in stone. 

When we act prematurely, we do things we regret. We fail to model temperance by acting on short-term emotions.

Here’s the bigger truth: Old friends often reunite. Girls often circle back to friendships that were real. Our kids can be very forgiving, and with time, they may work through their issues. Where does that leave us if we’ve canceled our mom friendships?

I see many moms today ending their mom friendships over their daughters’ social lives. They’re demanding confrontations that don’t solve the problem. I understand the need for closure, but sometimes, closure doesn’t happen quickly. Sometimes we have to sit with our hurt and take our pain to God.

You and your friend may drift apart, and that’s OK. But when possible, try to take the high road. Don’t be impulsive.”
    I’m a huge fan of the National Charity League @nat I’m a huge fan of the National Charity League @nationalcharityleagueinc a mother/daughter service organization like the Junior League, and I always wished we’d had it in Birmingham when my girls were growing up as there are so many benefits. 

Given this, I treasured my time yesterday with the mothers + daughters of 2 NCL chapters in Atlanta: NCL Gardenia (Roswell) and NCL Dunwoody. It was a joy to be with you and share a word with your girls❤️

A big thank you to Maureen Boomhouwer, Tressa Bell, and Amanda Mackay for hosting me and taking great care of me while I was in Atlanta. I sure appreciate you ladies and also applaud the wonderful work you do leading these groups!!!
    In the Kampakis house, every day is a celebration In the Kampakis house, every day is a celebration of girls. I love my 4 daughters and would gladly take more! Happy International Women’s Day!
    Praying for all you parents navigating tryouts thi Praying for all you parents navigating tryouts this month! I know it’s stressful and emotional time🙏🏻

I went through 16 tryouts with my daughters, and they made the teams all but twice. Our child won’t always make the cut - but they can always grow from the experience. They can trust God to open new doors and bring new blessings, because He always will. 

My favorite story happened when my daughter’s best friend didn’t make cheerleading one year due to a mental block. We were heartbroken, but then a month later, she broke a state record in track as she became a pole-vaulting superstar. She eventually got a college scholarship for track to a D1 school, proving that God clearly had another plan!

While Plan B doesn’t always play out this quickly, we can’t trust that God has a plan for every child. So, walk confidently knowing that. Remember that trying out as an act of courage, one that teaches our kids how to be brave and how to perform under pressure - two life skills they’ll benefit from regardless of the outcome🤍
    New wallpaper! Sometimes a little fix makes a big New wallpaper! Sometimes a little fix makes a big difference💙🩵
    Moms, are you shopping for a teenage daughter? Do Moms, are you shopping for a teenage daughter? Do you have spring parties, prom, or special events coming up?

If so, check out our ShopMy. My college daughter Sophie helped me create it, and we each add to it. We both like to shop🩵

Comment SHOP and I’ll message you the Cocktail Dresses link (on find it in my bio link👆🏻). 

We also have tabs for Evening Dresses, Summer Vacation, Shoes, and more.  Let us know what you’d like to see!
    After my mom died, someone told me, “Whenever I mi After my mom died, someone told me, “Whenever I miss my mother, I thank God for giving me a great mom.” 

I love this mindset - and I also love the thought of praising God for the gift of good memories. Where would we be without those as we grieve the ones we love?

I hope this encourages you moms to keep up the good work of loving your family well. I promise it’s making a difference, even if it takes years for your kids to see how lucky they are to have you. ❤️
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