Confession Time: 3 Parenting Regrets with Kari Kampakis

Do you have regrets as a parent? We all do! I have a long list myself. I thought it would be encouraging and super helpful for me to share just a few of my own regrets in the last 17 years of parenting. I asked Kari Kampakis to share her own regrets in this podcast episode. 

I have always loved Kari’s relatable and authenticity as a writer, podcaster and speaker. When I read her encouragement for moms - I feel like she has read my mind. She has a real gift for walking with moms so that we feel so seen. When you encounter Kari, you feel uplifted and equipped but never condemned or shamed. 

My favorite part is when she shares about how to love strong-willed children well. She shares a powerful story of how her husband approached her strong-willed daughter vs her approach. There’s such humility that pours from Kari when she speaks. It gives us all the permission to be honest about our mistakes. And to have the courage to pivot as we discover a better way. 

In this episode we chat about: 

• Raising strong-willed kids
• How to decide if you should have another child
• How to make health a priority in your home from the start

00:00

Introduction and Getting to Know Each Other

06:21

Parenting the Heart vs. Focusing on Behavior

13:05

Finding Joy in Every Season of Parenthood

29:39

Trusting God to Fill in the Gaps in Parenting

35:56

Delaying Cell Phone Use and Monitoring Social Media

Connect with Pardon The Mess:

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Courtney DeFeo

Resources from today’s show:

KariKampakis.com

Kari’s book: Love Her Well

Kari’s book: More Than a Mom