As parents, we want our children to show respect by practicing good manners. We teach lessons before they need them and hope that they sink in. As our kids grow up, we need other adults to come alongside us and reinforce what we teach on why social graces matter. Join Kari as she talks to Birmingham etiquette expert Amy Rainer about helping your child stan ... Show More
Aug 18
Ep. 107: When Life Gets Heavy - and You're Clinging to Your Faith (with Dana Wolter)
Nothing will change your life faster than learning you have cancer. And, nothing will draw you closer to God than leaning on Him when life feels very dark. Join Kari as she talks to her sister, Dana Wolter, about her 2022 diagnosis of stage-four Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and how ins ... Show More
57m 52s
Jul 27
Ep. 107: I’m Catholic, He’s Greek Orthodox. Here’s How We Make it Work (with Harry Kampakis)
As both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church have seen a huge surge of young adults converting in recent years, Kari and Harry have fielded many questions from people interested in learning more about their faith. In this episode, they share the backstory of their ... Show More
44m 16s
Apr 2023
#335: How Do We Teach Respect and Decency?
As involved and caring parents we want to raise kids who are kind, respectful, and decent. If this is one of your goals as a parent, you will love today's guest, Colleen Doyle Bryant. Colleen is an expert on common decency and the author of five books and more than 50 learnin ... Show More
26m 23s
Jan 2024
The Secrets to Raising Polite, Thoughtful, Helpful Kids
Have you ever been to a gathering or a play date where you notice a child going above and beyond? The child is polite, thoughtful, and helpful and you wonder what the secret is? Do you want to make sure you are raising your kids with these values too? I have had these experiences ... Show More
22m 50s
Sep 2023
071: How to Have Respectful Interactions With Children, 30 Easy Ideas
Strong relationships depend on respectful interactions. As we discussed in the previous episode, one of the things that will make the transition into the school year more smooth is to maintain a strong relationship with our children. But you may wonder, what does it look like? Af ... Show More
26m 52s