For girls of all ages, friendships matter, and when you're in college, your friends become your family. They're your home away from home. Join Kari in this first episode with her oldest daughter, Ella, as she shares wisdom and practical advice on initiating, navigating, and sustaining real friendships. This episode is packed with helpful tips, and you don't ... Show More
Feb 2
Ep. 103: Why Camp Friends are So Valuable (with Missy and Loren Jane Roper of Camp Hollymont)
We all need our happy place, a special setting that feels like home, and for thousands of girls over the past 40+ years, Camp Hollymont has been that place. Join Kari as she talks to Missy and Loren Jane Roper about the confidence and growth in faith, friendships, and character t ... Show More
36m 28s
Jan 6
Ep. 102: Encouragement for Grandparents - and Leaving a Legacy that Lasts (with Patti Remmert)
As children today face epidemic levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness, we need more grandparents stepping up to plate. Grandparents who love them well, pass on their faith, and share their hard-earned wisdom. Join Kari as she interviews Patti Remmert, a quintessential gra ... Show More
58m 28s
May 2021
Success Story with Amy! UBE Graduate
<p>Today I’m joined by Amy! She’s a follower of mine, and part of our online community. In this episode, she’ll share with us her transition from conventional parenting, to connective parenting. </p>
<p>She’s also a graduate of the UBE Course! She’ll share with us her experience, ... Show More
19m 8s
Jul 2023
It Gets Easier, Mostly [Katherine & Lisa Respond To Ep100]
News flash: even if it looks like other parents have all their you-know-what together when you feel like you don’t, that’s almost never the case. We’re all flying blind most of the time – and better off when we acknowledge it! In today’s episode, a response to Tuesday’s classic r ... Show More
22m 23s
May 2024
Elementary School Mom-Life (The Good, The Hard & The Funny): Episode 465
For Sarah this spring, it's the end of an era: elementary school parenting. The youngest of our combined eight kids is wrapping up fifth grade, so today Meagan asks Sarah to reflect back on the (long!) season of parenting in the grade school years. Our conversation is filled with ... Show More
56m 50s
Jan 2023
No, You Can’t Marry Your Mom
On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak answer a question about a princess-obsessed little girl who keeps asking if she can marry her mom. The mom finds it sweet but doesn’t know how to respond. Recommendations: Jamilah: Vintage Contemporaries by Dan Kois Zak: Keep Going Fir ... Show More
17m 35s