What if taking care of yourself was the first step to helping your family thrive?
If you’ve parented long enough, then you’ve learned firsthand why your personal wellness matters. You’ve felt the pain (or consequences) of devaluing yourself. Whether your wake-up call came from a diagnosis, a breakdown, an issue with your child or spouse, anxiety, or simply feeling depleted and numb, it most likely unveiled this truth:
Mothers are humans too. We require love, compassion, rest, and renewal. Taking care of our needs strengthens us and equips us for the road ahead.
In More Than a Mom, bestselling author Kari Kampakis offers a practical, approachable, and attainable framework to stay on a healthy path. You can take your kids only as far as you’ve come–and since their strength builds on your strength, you must take time to focus on you. More Than a Mom is about unleashing God’s power in your life and standing on timeless truths that will help you
know your worth and embrace your purpose,build strong, uplifting friendships that you can model for your children,quit the negative self-talk and make peace with your body, andlearn to mother yourself by resting and setting boundaries.
The world shaping your children is more callous and complex than the world that shaped you. Kids need to be stronger, smarter, and more rooted in what’s real. Empower your son or daughter by tending to your heart, soul, body, and mind. Give them a vision of a healthy adult–and know that as they launch into the real world, they will build on what you started.
From the Publisher
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, New York Times bestselling author
“In marathon running and training, ‘hitting the wall’ is when your muscles and strength give out despite your will. I had long associated this term with sports – until I hit the wall as a mom. Despite my will, I could no longer keep an intense pace, and denying myself the dignity of self-care and proper rest landed me in the hospital, and it took a surgery to find rest for my soul. That health scare, 7 years ago, shook my world in the best way as it highlighted how my well-being directly correlates to how well I can serve my family. In More Than a Mom, Kari offers wisdom and encouragement to help us avoid hitting that same wall. She fuels us with reminders that we are children of God, He cares for us, and He desires that we care for ourselves so we can care for the children and the precious family He has entrusted to us. Don’t hit the wall like I did. Instead, read this book.”
Crystal Paine, New York Times bestselling author, blogger, podcaster and biological/foster/adoptive mom of 6
“For the first 10 years of motherhood, I ran myself ragged. I never got enough sleep, and I was constantly exhausted, stressed, and running on fumes. Only when I hit rock bottom and crashed did I finally realize that not prioritizing my health and well-being hurt everyone. In More Than a Mom, Kari Kampakis inspires moms with practical ways to start making their emotional, physical, and spiritual health a priority. Every mom can benefit from reading this book and taking it to heart! I only wish I had it around 18 years ago when I first became a mom!”
Melanie Shankle, New York Times bestselling author and speaker
“More Than A Mom epitomizes everything I love about Kari Kampakis and the way she uses her voice to speak wisdom and truth that goes straight to your heart. As moms it can be so easy to lose ourselves in the daily grind, and Kari’s words are so encouraging. This book is a must-read for everyone who’s doing their best to raise strong, Godly kids in a world that is constantly trying to beat you down. Kari is refreshing, honest and real…every page of this book is like hearing from a dear friend who is assuring you it’s all going to be okay and you are up for the challenges that come with motherhood.”
Sophie Hudson, bestselling author and co-host of The Big Boo Cast
“Well, Kari Kampakis has done it again in More Than a Mom. With compassion, honesty, and vulnerability, Kari encourages moms to take a holistic look at their own wellness in all the ways that matter most. This book is beautifully researched and written – with relatable stories from Kari’s life as well as from other moms – and I walked away from it feeling inspired, understood, and comforted. What a timely reminder that we will ultimately best care for our families when we prioritize caring for ourselves. Reading More Than a Mom feels like spending time with a trusted friend, and I have no doubt that moms of all ages and stages will be uplifted by Kari’s words.”
Jeannie Cunnion, bestselling author of Don’t Miss Out and Mom Set Free
“Kari’s writing never fails to feel like a handwritten note from a close friend, which makes her latest book especially wonderful. Kari identifies the often unacknowledged or overlooked needs we have as moms, affirms the significance of us tending to our own souls as we tend to the precious souls God has entrusted to us, and shows us how to model healthy and biblical self-care to our kids. Much needed renewal awaits you in these pages!”
Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom and host of The Boy Mom Podcast
“Kari’s authentic voice and practical approach have been helping moms parent better for years. Now, in More than a Mom, Kari helps us give our kids one of the things they need the very most: a healthy mom! With vulnerability, compassion, and hard-earned wisdom, Kari has created a guidebook that can benefit every mom.”
Michele Borba, Ed.D, author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine
“I have long admired Kari and her passion for helping moms be the best version of themselves they can be. In More Than a Mom, Kari shares the lessons she’s learned through her journey in motherhood and reminds us that we all struggle. This book will keep you inspired to take care of your own soul first, in order to empower your kids. Because at the end of the day, we are all more than a mom.”
Sue Scheff, author of Shame Nation: The Global Epidemic of Online Hate
“Both mothers and grandmothers will be inspired by this gracious wisdom. In an age of social media that leaves us constantly questioning our mothering skills and feeling inadequate, it’s a refreshing reminder of what it means to be human as we raise and shape the next generation. More than a Mom is brilliantly written and an essential read to overcome a culture of parent-shaming and self-doubt. This book is a true gift for all moms.”
ASIN : B0982Z4TVD
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : April 5, 2022
Language : English
File size : 3.1 MB
Simultaneous device usage : Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 237 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0785234173
Page Flip : Enabled
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Eye Opening and Relatable
Kari does an exceptional job of explaining our roles as not just mothers but women in Christ. She ties in scriptures and real life experiences so beautifully. I needed this book!
S. Audirsch –
Enjoyed it so my I read it twice.
Was a great book to do as a group. I liked that each chapter stands alone and you can jump on or out and not miss anything. I feel like itâs good both for deep and shallower groups. Great discussion topics.
krisler –
Loved this and shared with friends
So good! Very encouraging. Easy read. No pretension. If I was able, Iâd buy 100 copies and pass them out.
lori Douroux –
Book
This book was everything! Helped me grow mentally and spiritually. A must read for expectant, new and older moms everywhere. Assured you , you arenât alone in your thoughts and feelings
Kim Anderson –
A Must-Read for All Moms!
As a licensed counselor, Kari is one of my best go-to resources when it comes to parenting ‘teen and ‘tween girls. I’ve used her articles for moms in my mother-daughter retreats. I’ve recommended her other books to clients. And, I shared her wisdom with my own daughter, as she walked through her adolescent and ‘teen years. As mamas, it’s important to have tools in our hands to help us navigate the roller coaster world we find ourselves in during the teen season. And, it’s important that we do our own work.Now, in her 4th book, Kari raises the important question, “What if taking care of yourself was the first step to helping your family thrive?”Our personal wellness, as moms, is essential. We can’t give from an empty cup, and if we’re not okay, we have less to give. We have to take care of ourselves first.As Kari shares, “Mothers are humans too. We require love, compassion, rest, and renewal. Taking care of our needs strengthens us and equips us for the road ahead.”In More Than a Mom, Kari does just that. She shares real, easy, and powerful strategies to move forward. She writes, “You can take your kids only as far as youâve comeâand since their strength builds on your strength, you must take time to focus on you.”Moms, do yourself, (and your family) a favor, and make your wellness a priority. We were never meant to do it alone!
CD –
Good for more than moms
More Than A Mom by Kari Kampakis is the first book I have read by this author. I decided to make it a priority read this year since my word of the year is “thrive.” I want to thrive in every aspect of my life, and prioritizing my wellness is something I need to work on.(this book) “It’s your guide to inner wellness and includes ten ways to grow stronger from the inside out through ten life habits you can incorporate to become the mother, woman, and role model you are meant to be.”In some ways, the author sells this book short by marketing it only to mothers. It is relatable to all women, whether they have children or not. We are all so busy that we do not prioritize our health. I shared tidbits of this book with my daughter and teenage son, as some parts are relatable to everyone.”Rest has never felt more elusive because we life in a world of unrest.””You are a human being, not a human doing, and while there is certainly a time to work, there is also a time to stop, breathe, pray, and give thanks for your life.””Today’s world has no boundaries, and this puts more demands on your time.”While I enjoyed this book, and it has valuable information, I don’t feel like it necessarily had new information. I don’t know exactly what I was looking for, but I didn’t find it.I do recommend this to anyone who feels like they are not living their best life. It is an easy, uplifting read.
Terah –
Changed my life
Love this book.
Katie Boozer –
Great mom read!
Wonderful read! I recommend to all moms!