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Apr 2024
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Ep. 83: Shopping for Your Teenage Daught...

Kari Kampakis
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One universal challenge facing moms of teenage girls today is finding clothes that are fashionable, classy, and appealing to both generations.  Join Kari as she talks to her friend Dora Cothren, co-owner of Theodora in Homewood, Alabama, about ways to navigate the current landscape of "barely there" clothing and avoiding the fights that often come when shopping with your teenage daughter.

Ep. 83 Show Notes:

o   Find Dora Cothren at Theodora in Homewood and on Instagram 

o   Join Kari's Substack for new articles and email list the latest news

o   Kari’s books: More Than a Mom, Love Her Well,  10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For?

o   Contact Kari at  kari@karikampakis.com, Instagram, and Facebook

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