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RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison
RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison
Kristen Arnett - Parenting Coach, Life Coach, Confidence Coach 106 episodes Nov 6, 2026
This podcast helps parents navigate the challenges of raising teenage daughters, focusing on self-esteem, self-worth, and mental health. It offers practical advice for staying connected with your daughter through anxiety, friendship drama, and bullying. The host, a parenting coach, shares strategies to avoid passing down your own insecurities and to communicate effectively during this emotional stage. Each week, listeners learn how to support their daughter's confidence and independence.
Episodes
117 - How to Raise a Confident Daughter: 3 Things Every Tween & Teen Girl Needs to Know
If you could teach your daughter just THREE things about confidence, what would they be?
After years of teaching and coaching tween and teen girls, I've learned a few things about what really helps them the most.
In today's episode, I'm sharing three of the most important things I want every girl to know. These are also three of the foundational lessons I teach inside all of my classes, both local
116 - Raising Strong, Confident Girls: Body Image, Fitness, and Healthy Habits with Shannon Johanson
What if helping your daughter feel stronger physically could also help her feel more confident on the inside?
In this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Johanson, personal trainer and founder of Barbells and Braids, to talk about the powerful connection between physical strength, body image, and confidence in young girls.
We chat about helping our daughters move away from comparison, develop a healthy
115 - Struggling With Your Teen Daughter's Choices? How to Respond Instead of React
In today's episode, we're talking about the emotional roller coaster of parenting teen girls, especially when they make choices we don't agree with. I'm sharing some encouragement and practical perspective to help you manage your own emotions, respond instead of react, and stay connected with your daughter through the hard stuff.
My favorite parenting quote ever: "The goal of parenting isn't raisi
114 - Life Lately: Mother-Daughter Trip, What I’m Reading, and a Coaching Breakthrough
Come hang out with me for a life-lately catch-up!
I’m sharing a little about a recent mother-daughter trip that had me thinking about motherhood from a different perspective... not as the mom, but as the daughter. We’ll talk about playing the long game with our girls and remembering that we’re not just raising girls… we’re building relationships with the women they’re becoming.
I’m also sharing wh
113 - When Your Daughter’s Behavior Sends You into a Spiral
Have you ever had one thing your tween or teen daughter does send your brain into a complete spiral?
In this episode, I’m sharing one simple tool to help you slow down, notice the story you’re telling yourself about your daughter’s behavior, and respond more intentionally instead of reacting from worry or frustration.
This tool never fails me and lays the foundation for confidence too!
xo, Kristen
112 - When You Don’t Know How to Help Your Tween or Teen Daughter
Have you ever had one of those moments when your daughter is struggling and you just don’t know what to say or do to help?
I had one of those moments recently, and in this episode I’m sharing what helped me and a few things I want you to remember the next time your daughter is going through something hard.
And if you’ve ever wished you felt a little more calm, confident, and connected as you navig
111 - Worried About Your Daughter’s Self-Esteem? 5 Things You Can Do Today
Are you noticing that your tween or teen daughter is worrying more about what other people think of her lately? Maybe you remember how challenging these years can be, and you’re worried she may be struggling with low self-esteem. You want to know what you can actually do to help. 🧡
After years of studying confidence and self-esteem, I put together this list of 5 simple ways to build your daughter’
110 - Mean Girl Behavior & Friendship Drama: How to Help Your Daughter Without Taking Over
In this episode, we’re talking about how to help your tween or teen daughter navigate mean-girl behavior and friendship conflict without jumping in and taking over.
We’ll talk about:
- How to tell normal friendship conflict from an unhealthy pattern
- What your daughter really needs from you when she’s hurting
- The simple Listen → Validate → Ask approach
- How to help her build friendship discern
109 - Feel Like You’re Being Bullied by Your Tween Daughter? What to Do When EVERYTHING Turns Into a Meltdown
Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells, changing plans to avoid a meltdown, or hesitating to say no because you already know how she’s going to react?
In this episode, we’re talking about what can happen when anxiety, rigidity, and/or big emotions start controlling the whole family, and how to support your tween or teen daughter during, after, between, and beyond the storm.
I know how
108 - Are You Living the Life You Want? Top Questions for a Confidence Reset With Your Daughter
Are you living the life you actually want… and are you helping your daughter do the same? As intentional moms, it’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of parenting and everyday life without stopping to think about what matters most to us in this season.
After celebrating another birthday last week and experiencing some really hard reminders lately of just how precious life is, I’ve been doin
107 - Back-to-School: How to Help Your Daughter Navigate Changing Friendships
Friendships can change quickly, especially at the start of a new school year.
Whether your daughter's best friend has drifted away, she's feeling left out of her friend group, or she's struggling to find her place, changing friendships can be one of the hardest parts of growing up.
In this episode, you'll learn how to support your tween or teen daughter through friendship struggles without trying
106 - How to Build Emotional Resilience in Your Daughter by Modeling Confidence Yourself
Our girls don't learn confidence because life always goes according to plan... they learn it by watching how we respond when life doesn't. 🧡
In this episode, I'm sharing the confidence and emotional resilience lessons our family learned these past few months through my husband's job transition. From taking risks and facing failure to managing anxious thoughts and remembering our strengths, this se
105 - Life Lately: Helping Your Daughter Navigate the Storms of Life (Anxiety, Friendship Struggles, Grief & More)
Life has a way of bringing storms we never saw coming, and our girls will have their own to navigate too.
In this episode, I'm sharing what's been happening in our family's life lately and the reminders it's given me about how we can support our daughters through life's hardest moments. Whether she's facing anxiety, a friendship breakup, grief, disappointment, or another difficult season, our job
104 - 3 Powerful Confidence Lessons I Learned From Working With Tween Girls This Summer
After spending two weeks with several amazing tween girls at my local Confidence Camp, I'm sharing the three biggest lessons I brought home: what helps girls open up, why confidence can absolutely be taught, and the powerful role we play as moms in shaping the way our daughters see themselves.
If you've ever wondered how to help your daughter build lasting confidence before life gets hard, this ep
103 - The Period Prep Conversations Every Girl Mom Needs to Have: Helping Your Daughter Feel Confident About Body Changes
Wondering what to say when your daughter starts asking questions about periods and body changes?
In this episode, I'm chatting with menstrual cycle educator Briana Villegas to talk about how to make these conversations feel less awkward, when to start them, and why understanding their bodies can help girls feel more confident.
Whether your daughter is already asking or you're wondering how to begi
102 - Why Your Daughter Is Still Thinking About That Hurtful Comment (And 3 Ways to Help)
A hurtful comment can stick with a girl for a long time.
Whether it was about her appearance, something she did, or anything else, it can be heartbreaking to watch your daughter struggle with the impact of these words.
In this episode, I'm sharing about one of the most popular confidence lessons I teach - a powerful way to help girls understand why hurtful comments seem to stick and what they can
101 - Trying to Help Your Daughter With Her Thoughts and Feelings and It's Not Working? Don't Forget This.
This week I'm bringing back one of my favorite conversations because it's a struggle so many girl moms face. Teaching our girls the power they have to change their thoughts about a situation when they want to feel better is foundational to confidence-building. But why doesn't it work sometimes? There's an important first step you might be missing.
Listen in to hear some personal experiences where
100 - 100 Episodes Later: The 5 Biggest Lessons I've Learned About Raising Confident Girls
Today we're celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast!
To mark this milestone, I'm looking back at the 5 most-downloaded episodes of all time and sharing one key takeaway from each. From friendships and self-esteem to emotional regulation and confidence, these are the messages that have resonated most with girl moms over the past two years.
Whether you've been here since episode one or you're brand
99 - 3 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Confidence This Summer
If your daughter has been struggling with confidence, self-esteem, friendships, or anxiety, summer can be one of the best times to strengthen your relationship and help her thrive emotionally.
In this episode, we're chatting about:
- how to help your daughter feel heard
- simple ways to strengthen your connection
- why supportive environments matter so much for girls
Wishing you a wonderful start
98 - Tween & Teen Friendship Struggles: What to Say When She Feels Excluded
From end-of-year parties and group photos to general friendship struggles and exclusion, these seasons can bring up a lot of hurt for girls… and heartbreak for moms too.
In this episode, we’ll chat about:
- what to say when your daughter feels left out
- why validation matters more than fixing
- how connection helps girls get through these times
- and how to gently guide her toward healthy friends
97 - What To Do When You Feel Emotionally Overwhelmed in Motherhood
Are you feeling more reactive, emotionally exhausted, or overwhelmed lately? You're not alone!
In this episode, we’re talking about the emotional load so many moms are carrying right now, why our nervous systems get overloaded during busy seasons (like Maycember!), and the simple reset that makes the biggest difference.
Also, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do motherhood perfectl
96 - Don’t Feel Like a Good Mom Right Now? 3 Truths to Come Back To
If you've ever found yourself thinking you're not doing a good job as a mom, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful truths to come back to when you’re questioning yourself... especially in the messy, emotional moments of raising a tween or teen daughter.
Tune in for a quick reset that will leave you feeling like you're enough. 🧡
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Con
95 - Trying to Help Your Daughter… But It’s Not Working? Top Common Mistakes Moms Make
Are you trying to help your daughter when she’s upset, anxious, or overwhelmed, but the tools don't seem to be working? In this episode, I’m sharing 2 common mistakes moms often make when trying to support their daughters: changing her thoughts too quickly and telling her to calm down before she feels understood. Learn what actually helps girls feel safe, supported, and open to guidance during the
94 - 3 Ways to Help Your Daughter Keep Her Spark and Build Confidence
Today we’re talking about what it means to wish your daughter could “keep her spark” and what to do when it feels like it has faded.
I’m sharing 3 simple ways to help her rebuild confidence and feel like herself again. 🧡
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... wit
93 - The Power of the Pause: How to Discipline Without Damaging Your Daughter’s Self-Worth
If you’ve ever corrected your daughter and then wondered if you just unintentionally hurt her self-esteem, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the power of pausing and how to use it to help you discipline with more calm, connection, and clarity. You’ll learn how to respond without shame, protect your relationship, and guide your daughter in a way that builds her self-worth.
xo, Kris
92 - Special Meant to Be Confident Episode: The 3-Step Path to Confidence & Connection
If parenting your tween or teen daughter feels harder lately, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing the roadmap behind Meant to Be Confident and why the right tools can change everything in this season of parenting.
You’ll hear the 3-step path I use to help moms and girls feel more confident and build a stronger connection: Understand, Grow, and Connect.
Join here
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91 - When Parenting Your Daughter Feels Hard: What You Need to Hear Today
If you’ve been feeling unsure in this stage of parenting (second-guessing what to say, struggling to stay calm, or worrying about losing connection), you're not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing a reminder you need to hear if parenting your tween or teen daughter has been feeling hard lately… it might just be that no one has shown you how to navigate this stage.
🧡 If this is what you’ve been fee
90 - How to Take Care of Yourself (So You Can Show Up Better for Your Daughter)
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly taking care of everyone else… and there’s nothing left for you?
In this episode, I’m sharing what being forced to slow down reminded me about self-care, what actually matters, and how to start showing up more intentionally as a mom.
xo, Kristen
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89 - What to Do When Your Daughter Is Struggling: Hope for Hard Seasons
If your daughter is going through a hard season, I feel you. Whether she's been dropped by all of her "friends", anxiety has been taking over her life, she's struggling with body image, or something else... I want you to know that there's hope for better days ahead. Tune in to hear my story and how to support your daughter in the meantime.
xo, Kristen
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88 - A Hard Morning: What to Do When Emotions Take Over (Real Talk)
If you’ve ever had one of those mornings with your daughter where everything escalates and nothing you say seems to be helping, this episode is for you.
Today I’m sharing a real-life look at what happened, what I’m reminding myself in these moments, and why learning to pause is one of the most important things we can do when emotions take over... for both our daughters and ourselves.
You’re not do
87 - When Her Confidence Drops (3 Things to Remember)
If your daughter has ever said something negative about herself (or you’ve had a feeling she might be thinking it), this episode is for you.
Because one of the hardest parts of parenting girls is watching them struggle with how they see themselves… and not knowing how to help.
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things to remember when her confidence drops, and how to support her in a way that actually
86 - Why Happiness Isn’t the End Goal - How to Raise a Resilient Daughter
Most of us just want our daughters to be happy… but what if that’s not actually the goal?
What if there's something even better?
In this episode, we’re talking about why emotional resilience matters more than happiness and how helping your daughter handle uncomfortable feelings builds true confidence.
xo, Kristen
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If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practic
85 - When Anxiety Makes Her World Smaller (How to Help Your Daughter Expand It Again)
If your daughter struggles with anxiety, you may feel like her world is getting smaller. School, friendships, and even the things she once loved can start to feel overwhelming.
And as a mom, it can be both heartbreaking and exhausting to watch.
In this episode, I’m sharing from personal experience how to help support your daughter through anxiety while gently helping her build confidence and expa
84 - Want to Feel Close to Your Daughter? 3 Simple Ways to Make 1-on-1 Time Count
As girls get older, connection can become more of a challenge. Life gets busier, conversations can feel shorter, they are spending more time with friends, and many moms find themselves wondering how to stay close in this new stage of parenting.
In this episode, I’m sharing why 1-on-1 time still matters more than we think, and 3 simple ways to make it count.
Inspired by research and a reminder I ne
83 - Why Parenting Tween & Teen Girls Can Feel So Lonely (And How to Find Support Again)
Parenting tween and teen girls can feel surprisingly lonely.
When our kids were little, it felt so easy to talk openly with other moms about sleep struggles, feeding schedules, and tantrums. But as our daughters get older, many moms quietly find themselves navigating new challenges without the same level of support.
In this episode, we’re talking about why this can feel so isolating, and you’ll al
82 - Does Your Daughter's Confidence Window Really Close at 12? (What the Research Actually Says)
I saw a popular post on Instagram this week claiming a girl’s confidence window closes at age 12, and a lot of parents were scared.
If that’s true… what does it mean if your daughter is already 12, 14, or 16?
In this episode, we talk about what research actually says about girls’ confidence, why it often dips in the tween years, and why it’s not too late to help your daughter build her confidence
81 - The Unexpected Connection That Happened When I Shared My Teen Struggles With My Daughters
Last week I was working on a new lesson for my course that asks moms to reflect on their own struggles as teenagers.
While I was thinking about some of my experiences, I ended up sharing a few of them with my daughters… and it turned into a really emotional and connecting moment I didn’t expect.
If you're navigating the ups and downs of raising a tween or teen daughter, this episode will encourage
80 - How to Make Friends: A Simple Social Skills Framework You Can Teach Your Daughter
Does your daughter struggle with making friends?
Maybe she freezes in conversations…
Only gives compliments…
Or doesn’t know what to say after “hi.”
If you’ve ever felt the ache of watching your daughter struggle socially, this episode will give you something practical to try.
I’m teaching you a simple social skills framework you can use at home:
Notice → Ask → Share
It’s a repeatable formula that
79 - Why You Keep Reacting Instead of Responding: Nervous System Triggers in Parenting
Do you ever snap at your daughter and then immediately think,
“Why did I react like that?!”
You're not alone.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about whythis happens, what triggers your nervous system, and how you can reset and repair afterwards.
Because remember, confidence isn’t about not feeling big emotions.
It’s about being willing to feel them, and modeling that for your daughter.
xo, Kris
78 - Fitting In vs. Belonging: 3 Ways to Support Your Daughter on Her Journey
When I ask moms what they want most for their daughters, they nearly all say some version of: staying confident, being true to who they are, not trying to fit in, loving themselves, etc.
In this episode, we’re talking about fitting in vs. belonging and three realistic ways to support your daughter on her journey towards the goal of belonging.
This is for moms who want to raise daughters with self
77 - Feeling Unsure How to Connect with Your Daughter in this New Stage of Parenting? Try this Simple Hack.
Do you feel unsure how to connect with your daughter now that she’s growing into a tween or teen?
If connection felt easier when she was younger, you’re not alone. This parenting struggle is common, and yet it can still feel really hard!
In this episode, I share a simple connection hack that has made a big difference for me and for many moms I talk to: get into her thing.
We talk about why this ap
76 - This Common Parenting Mistake Can Lower Your Daughter’s Self-Worth (What to Say Instead)
When your daughter makes a choice that you wish she wouldn't have, it’s easy to focus on correcting the behavior. But one common parenting mistake can quietly lower your daughter’s self-worth and self-esteem without you realizing it.
In this episode, we talk about why separating the behavior from her identity matters so much for her mental health.
You’ll learn what to say instead when your daughte
75 - How to Help Your Daughter Without Taking On Her Feelings
When your daughter is struggling, it can feel impossible not to take on her emotions as your own. In this episode, we talk about how to help without absorbing her anxiety, fear, or sadness, and why regulating yourself first is so important.
You’ll learn what co-regulation looks like with teens, whether it’s okay for your daughter to see you cry or know you’re feeling anxious, and what to say to su
74 - Wish Your Daughter Would Talk About Her Feelings? 3 Things You Can Start Today to Help Her
Do you ever wish your teen daughter would open up about her feelings more?
I know how hard it is to watch those feelings stay stuffed down inside when you know how much it will help her to be able to let them out!
In this episode, I’m sharing three things you can start doing right now to help her with this that will both strengthen her emotional health and your connection.
xo, Kristen
Mentioned
73 - What I’m Building This Year for Moms and Tween Girls
Do you ever feel pressure to start the year with big goals or have everything figured out?
In this episode, I’m sharing my vision for Meant to Be Me this year, along with a gentler approach to reflecting, dreaming, and planning for a new season with confidence.
You’ll also hear a few simple ideas you can try with your daughter (that also happen to be confidence-building!) as you move into this y
72 - The Emotional Load of Raising Teen Girls (Life Lately & Real Talk)
Have you ever stopped to think about just how much of an emotional load we carry as moms, especially when our girls enter the teen years?
Life has been full lately, so in this episode I’m sharing a little “life lately,” some honest reflections on the emotional heaviness of raising teen girls, and a gentle reset as we head into a new year together. I’m also giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming
71 - Connecting With Your Daughter Through Travel
In this episode, I’m sharing why travel can be such a powerful way to connect with your daughter, from our special 12-year-old solo trips to a recent girls’ trip with all three of my daughters. We'll also talk about how travel doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated, including how I use travel points to make these experiences affordable! And most importantly, why even a simple overnight stayca
69 - Not Sure How to Connect with Your Daughter as She Grows? Try This Read-Aloud Ritual
Did you love reading picture books and snuggling up with your kids when they were little, but now you don't know how to connect during the tween/teen years? You're not alone.
In this episode, I'm talking about why reading aloud is STILL one of the most powerful ways to connect with your daughters. Inspired by The Read-Aloud Family, you’ll learn the surprising research behind why this will build bo
70 - Worried About Your Daughter? 3 Reasons to Have Hope
Are you currently watching your daughter struggle with school anxiety, girls being mean to her, or not belonging, and it's breaking your heart?
Whatever hard season she's going through, I want to offer you three quick messages of hope to hang onto that she will get through this. Don't miss this listen.
Sending love to both of you!
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- FREE: Start building he
68 - When You React Instead of Respond: How to Reconnect and Rebuild Confidence After the Messy Moments
Have you ever found yourself yelling, worrying, or handing out a consequence you instantly regretted? You're not alone.
In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s really happening when our girls test boundaries, how our reactions impact their confidence, and how to repair those hard moments with honesty and love.
You’ll learn:
- Why testing limits is a normal part of her development
- How to give
67 - When Anxiety Shakes Her Confidence
If your daughter struggles with anxiety, you’ve probably seen how it chips away at her confidence. And it is so hard to watch as a mom!
In this week’s episode, we’re discussing how to help her rebuild her inner belief in herself when fear starts to take over.
You’ll learn:
The first thing to say when she’s anxious.
How to not "feed" her anxiety.
Why celebrating brave moments matters more than big
66 - The 3 Most Important Things Your Daughter Needs to Know About Confidence
Come sit on my porch with me, and let's catch up! I'm giving you a quick overview of my powerful confidence framework I teach and leaving you with the three most important takeaways you need to know to help your daughter love herself today.
Because when she loves herself, it has a ripple effect on every other aspect of her life.
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Confidence Course
65 - Is Your Daughter in Healthy Friendships? Try this Simple Check-In
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple friendship check-in activity that's so helpful. It’s an easy way to open up conversations about what makes a good friend, what doesn’t, and how to help your daughter reflect on her own friend group.
Friendships can be tricky at this age, but with the right tools you can give your daughter confidence in who she chooses to spend her time with and build deeper
64 - Suicide Prevention Month: Why Stage 1 Matters
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and I wanted to talk about a heavy but hopeful topic: what parents can do before it’s ever a crisis.
I’ll walk you through the four stages of suicide prevention, but we’ll focus most of our time on Stage 1, which is building connection and emotional health.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why “stage 1” is such a powerful prevention strategy
- The top press
63 - Why Human Worth Matters - Especially in Heavy Times
Last week was a heavy week for many of us. Between local and national tragedies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Our girls are watching, listening, and taking it all in too.
In today’s episode, I want to bring us back to a core belief that grounds me through weeks like this: every human being has innate worth. When we truly understand that - no matter what - it changes the way we love ourselves
62 - Helping Your Daughter Break Free from Perfectionism
Is your daughter her own worst critic? Watching her be so hard on herself can feel so overwhelming as a mom. You want to help, but you’re not sure how.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about why so many tween and teen girls struggle with perfectionism and what you can do to support your daughter when she feels like nothing she does is “good enough.”
You’ll learn:
- Why perfectionism shows up so
61 - When Helping Your Daughter with Her Big Emotions Isn't Working
Have you ever tried all the right tools in the middle of your daughter’s meltdown…only to realize nothing seems to be helping?It’s frustrating and discouraging, but once you realize her brain can't take in new information when it's in fight-or-flight mode, it's a game-changer.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I wish I had known earlier about building my daughter’s emotional resilience: that
60 - Want to Connect with Your Tween Girl? Start with a Hug.
Does your daughter ever roll her eyes or act like she doesn’t want you around? As moms, we often think our girls don’t need as much affection as they grow, but the truth is...they actually need it more!
In this episode, I’ll share why hugging your daughter is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to validate her feelings, build a stronger connection, and boost her self-esteem. You’ll learn:
59 - Ten Minutes to Help Your Daughter See Her True Beauty in a Sephora World (Free Printable Inside)
Has your daughter started making little comments about her body changing? Things like “I feel fat” or “I don’t like how I look”?
If so, you’re not alone. Today’s girls are growing up in a “Sephora world” where beauty standards are louder than ever, and it can feel overwhelming to know how to help her love herself.
In this episode of Meant to Be Confident, I’ll walk you through:
- Why negative body
58 - 3 Simple Steps to Help Your Daughter Ride the Waves of Big Emotions
Your daughter’s emotions can feel big (and sometimes overwhelming!) for both of you.
But what if, instead of trying to calm her down right away, you could help her ride those emotions like a wave…and come out calmer, more confident, and more connected on the other side?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my favorite “wave analogy” from our girls’ confidence workshops and my own parenting journey. Y
57 - Creating a Fall Schedule with Intention - For You and Your Daughter
It's back-to-school season, and that means a return to different schedules, rhythms, and activities! I'm walking you through my process I have refined over the years (that I LOVE) of creating my fall schedule with intention. You'll learn how to create a "confidence map" for both you and your daughter, and then how to use it as your guide to designing the life you both want. So grab a notebook and
56 - Stuck in the Middle: Helping Your Tween Navigate Changing Friendships
Whether her best friend moves away or the group she's hung out with forever moves on without her, few things are harder to watch her go through than this. The loneliness is hard, and this is for sure a time when she needs you the most. But often our default is to try and fix the situation which rarely leads to good results. Listen in to find out how to handle this all in a much better way that wil
55 - When Back-to-School Brings Big Emotions (and What to Do About it)
If your daughter is struggling with going back to school, you need these tools! This episode is packed with simple, actionable ways for you to boost her confidence during a time when she really needs it. From helping with her thoughts and feelings to self-worth and friendship issues - it's all here. And chances are, you could use these tools to help with your own anxieties about the new school yea
54 - Why She Tries to Fit In (Even When You're Raising Her to Be Confident)
You're doing all the right things to build her confidence, yet she's still trying to "change herself" to fit in with friends. You're not alone in this struggle! Tune in to find out why this is happening and what you can do to help anchor your daughter from drifting too far from who she is meant to be.
xo, Kristen
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53 - Are You Parenting Your Daughter...Or Your Younger Self?
Have you ever projected your past insecurities and fears from your teen years onto your girls, when in fact, they don't have the same struggles? This is so common. Listen in to hear some examples of how this might be showing up in your parenting, when it's not helpful, and what to try instead.
xo, Kristen
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52 - The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem
This one might surprise you because it's sooo easy to forget about: taking care of YOU. After my therapist reminded me of this last week, I knew I needed to record an episode about it. This is an especially important concept for us moms to remember during the summers when we are pulled so many directions with our kiddos!
xo, Kristen
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51 - Don't Make This Mistake When Your Daughter Says She Doesn't Like the Way She Looks
It literally breaks our hearts as moms when we hear our girls say they're ugly, fat, etc. and our default reaction is to tell them how beautiful they are. However the timing of when we tell them that matters, as well as what we say before and after. Listen in to hear the framework for exactly what to say when this happens in your home so you're prepared to respond in a way that builds both connect
50 - Summer Slowdown, Confidence Buildup
Have you ever felt pressure to make your summer look like everyone else's? Tune in to hear my approach to the summer slowdown, and also why it's the best season to build up your daughter's confidence! (All while making space to take care of yourself too.)
xo, Kristen
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49 - Reflections on Raising My First Daughter
Ahh how did this day finally arrive?! As I've been reflecting back on the past {almost} 18 years of raising of firstborn, I wanted to share some of my thoughts, feelings, and also lessons learned along the way. No matter how old your daughter is, I think you will find this {raw and emotional} episode helpful on your own parenting journey!
xo, Kristen
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48 - Don't Make This Mistake When Teaching Your Daughter About Comparison
One of the biggest struggles your daughter will deal with is COMPARISON. And let's be honest - we probably struggle with it to some degree also! However, our default attempts to help our girls with this might unintentionally cause them to feel shame when they do compare. Tune in to find out a better way to help them - and yourself - with comparison! (And if you're a fellow dance mom, you will rela
47 - Say Goodbye to Mom Guilt, Hello to "Good Enough"
What if an important part of raising confident girls (and feeling more confident yourself) lies in letting go of perfection? Tune in this week as we explore the powerful concept of the "good enough mom" and discover how embracing imperfection can lead to more joy and less pressure in your motherhood journey.
xo, Kristen
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46 - Empowering Your Daughter to Stand Up for Herself (Starting with Siblings!)
What happens when there's some bullying going on between siblings, and you're worried your daughter's self-esteem is starting to be affected? How do you help your other child in this situation also? This is a tricky topic to navigate. Tune in for some hopeful news and actionable tools.
xo, Kristen
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45 - When Helping Your Daughter Change Her Thoughts Isn't Working
Teaching our girls the power they have to change their thoughts about a situation when they want to feel better is foundational to confidence-building. But why doesn't it work sometimes? There's an important first step you might be missing. Listen in to hear some recent personal experiences where I was reminded of the importance of remembering this step. I'll also walk you through how to help your
44 - How to Build Your Daughter's Confidence: 3 Simple Activities You Can Try at Home
Sharing a few of my favorite gift ideas for your girls that also build their confidence! And you'll come away with helpful tips you can get started on today with whatever you have on hand.
xo, Kristen
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My Favorite Parent-Child Connection Journal (ages 8+) - I actually gave these to all my kids for Easter years ago and we have LOVED using these to write back and forth to
43 - The Heartbreak of Friend Struggles: How to Respond Instead of React
Ahh if you're currently going through this with your daughter, I feel you. Whether she's not being included, feeling like she doesn't belong, or struggling with loneliness, it's one of the hardest things for our mom hearts to watch. And sometimes the mama bear inside of us wants to come out. Tune in to hear me break down a popular social media post on this topic that offers a different perspective
42 - Life Lately: Real Talk on Confidence Ups & Downs
Let's catch-up! Join me for a "Life Lately" episode where I'm sharing what's been happening in our lives, with a focus on the real and sometimes bumpy road of confidence – the struggles and the wins. Tune in for a dose of relatability and some fun updates!
xo, Kristen
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41 - Don't Make This Mistake When Teaching Your Girls About Confidence
Sharing a quick, vulnerable story with you about a powerful way to teach your daughter about confidence. (And what mistake you might be making!)
xo, Kristen
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40 - Last Chance! Meant to Be Confident Online Course Bonus Episode
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xo, Kristen
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39 - The Confidence Framework That Changes Everything for Moms & Tweens
In this episode I'm taking you step-by-step through the most important things to teach your daughter when it comes to building a beautiful foundation of confidence and self-esteem. The impact this framework has had on me, my girls, and the tons of girls who have experienced our local workshops is something I'm so grateful for. And now I can't wait for you to have it as well!
xo, Kristen
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38 - Parenting Fears to Confidence Wins: My Personal Journey
This episode is close to my heart as I'm sharing how this emotional health journey has been for my family. Listen in to learn two of the top ways I've worked to build my daughters' self-esteem that have made the biggest impact. And I'll share with you how you can do the same!
xo, Kristen
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