Kari Kampakis
Kari Kampakis
Kari is a mom of four girls, as well as an author, speaker, and blogger from Birmingham. The focus of Life Actually is family, faith, and all things relevant. It celebrates traditional values in a modern world, speaking to a generation of parents and grandparents who believe in simplicity, relationships, and love.
Life Actually - A beneficial motto: don’t struggle alone
It sounds like common sense, but these words deserve to be articulated, especially to our children. Read more
Life Actually: When your child says ‘I’m ready’ — but you’re not
Thankfully, God has a merciful way of bringing unexpected new blessings in each season. Seeing our children happy makes us happy for them. Read more
Life Actually - The lesson of 2020: Learning to let go of plans
Our plans are subject to God’s will and timing. Even the best laid tracks don’t guarantee success. Life is far more unpredictable than we like to believe. Read more
Life Actually: What do kids need most to succeed? Empathy
Empathy is a muscle that craves exercise. We grow it by acting on our Good Samaritan instincts, using our hard experiences to comfort others, and caring more about real life people than characters that get made up. Read more
Life Actually: Moms of teenage girls, I wrote a book for you
This book is about a mother’s journey, doing the heart work and the legwork necessary to help us be more intentional, empathetic and effective parents who can grow (and keep) a relationship with our children as they age and mature. Read more
