Kari Kampakis

With lots of heart and from the Christian viewpoint, this book swirls through the unpredictable sea of the mother-daughter relationship.

The author has four daughters herself and uses her own experiences to discuss and give a glimpse into various aspects of the mother-daughter relationship. While advice is offered, the author makes it clear that she does make mistakes and what she now believes to be wisdom might not be that after all. It's a honest and candid look at how to get along with teenage girls from her point of view.

The book starts out with a note from the author before diving into ten chapters. Each chapter covers a topic ranging from 'Choose your words carefully' to 'help her find good friends' and other basic themes. Each of these chapters is then further divided into more direct themes of a couple pages each. A Bible verse closes each of these. At the end of every one of the 10 themes, there are questions, which assist with self-reflection and thought about what was discussed.

As a mother of one teen girl and one already in her twenties, the advice is solid and pretty much, common sense. The Christian viewpoint resonates with me, but that will vary from one person to the next. This isn't a book, which has all of the answers, but rather helps with self-reflection and simply shows how the author handles situations or explores the mistakes she herself has made.

Parents, who would like to hear and learn about how another mother deals with her teen daughters, will find some food for thought in these pages and never feel as if they are in a classroom. The entire book feels more like the heart-to-heart with a good friend. And sometimes, that's all it takes.

I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed the personal feel.… (mere)

"Choose Your Words (and Timing) Carefully". What mother hasn't learned this truth when dealing with a teenage daughter? When I saw that this was the title of the first chapter of Love Her Well, I was certain that good advice was waiting inside, and I was right! Author Kari Kampakis has filled her book with many nuggets of wisdom (and humor) to help mothers establish a loving relationship with their daughters. There are a total of ten chapters and they all include a suitable quote, a personal story or illustration, Bible scripture, and reflection questions to further increase understanding. I especially like that the last chapter focuses on praying for your daughter and helping her grow in her faith, because I believe that this is the most important thing that a mother can do for her children, both female and male!

This book is a treasury of lists, tips, and useful suggestions and it is a wonderful resource for mothers! I just wish that Love Her Well had been available when I was trying to create that special connection with my own daughter!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.… (mere)