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Raising Daughters

Raising Daughters

Tim Jordan, MD 384 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

Raising Daughters is a podcast hosted by developmental and behavioral pediatrician Dr. Tim Jordan that helps parents build stronger relationships with their daughters. Each episode offers practical guidance on challenges girls face, including anxiety, confidence, friendships, school pressure, social media, and emotional health. The show features expert interviews, honest parenting conversations, and insights from girls themselves. Listeners learn how to communicate effectively, support emotional wellbeing, encourage resilience, and set healthy boundaries from childhood through young adulthood.

Episodes

How To Help Kids Discover What Puts Them In Flow
How To Help Kids Discover What Puts Them In Flow Sep 17, 2026 1784 Description: In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan offers some key questions to ask kids about what activities puts them in flow and how this can lead them to finding their passion and purpose.Related podcasts from Dr. Jordan:When will it be enough? Refocusing Teenagers On What’s Really ImportantThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share wit
Should You Sign Up Your Daughter For a Club Sports Team?
Should You Sign Up Your Daughter For a Club Sports Team? Sep 10, 2026 1704 In this new episode, Dr. Jordan describes the need to involve your daughter in decisions about her activities and to be open to her experiencing a range of activities to help her discover what she really loves and what fulfills her.Teach her about concepts like flow and grit and the importance of knowing yourself before you can know your purpose and life’s work.Previous related Dr. Jordan podcasts
THE Most Powerful Factor That Limits Girl’s Development
THE Most Powerful Factor That Limits Girl’s Development Sep 3, 2026 1527 In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes some of the limiting beliefs that girl’s develop after adversities and how it limits their development and confidence. Also learn what parents can do to help girls reframe/reform these beliefs after experiencing adversities so that they learn and grow from them instead.Limiting beliefs:“I am responsible for how other people feel” and “I must never disappoi
How a Wakeup Call Changed the Trajectory of a CEOs Life
How a Wakeup Call Changed the Trajectory of a CEOs Life Aug 27, 2026 1940 In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Becca Pearce and her daughter Elaina about how a life-changing brain tumor woke her up to what’s really important in life. Becca shifted from a high-powered CEO to an executive coach, author, speaker, and a more self-aware mom and person.You can find Becca Pearce’s book, You don’t have to achieve to be loved, as well as info on her work at www.more
Antidote for Busy, Stressed Kids:  Savor the Moments
Antidote for Busy, Stressed Kids: Savor the Moments Aug 20, 2026 782 Dr. Jordan describes how the perfect antidote for busy, stressed out kids is to slow down and savor the moments. Listen in as he offers many examples of how to notice and experience the calming, grounding effects of being fully present and mindful.Related resources offered by Dr. Jordan:Book: Keeping Your Family Grounded When You’re Flying By the Seat of Your Pants, revised and updated editionWebs
Helping Children Deal With Loss and Change
Helping Children Deal With Loss and Change Aug 13, 2026 1787 In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Dr. Dale Atkins, author of the new children’s book, The Turquoise Butterfly, about ways to help kids understand and handle feelings of loss and grief and how to slow down & savor the moments to create lasting memories.Resources: Dr. Dale Atkins website for info on her books: www.drdaleatkins.com  Dr. Dale Atkins is a licensed psychologist, educ
Refocusing Teenagers On What’s Really Important
Refocusing Teenagers On What’s Really Important Aug 6, 2026 3080 In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 3 teen girls who discuss the intense stress they feel due to an overemphasis on grades and playing on uber-competitive club sports teams, gaining admittance into top colleges, discouragement from feeling behind their peers, and being pushed to know their career path and whole life story too early.They describe what they most need from their parents about
How to Support Children’s Artistic Abilities
How to Support Children’s Artistic Abilities Jul 30, 2026 1696 In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Rebecca Atanassova and Alissa Hansen, author and illustrator of the new children’s book: George the Mouse in a Log Pile House, about the support they received growing up that encouraged their artistic passion. Also discussed are the important life lessons found in the story about inclusion, acceptance of those who are different than us, making room for ev
Is Your Daughter a Leader? 10 Qualities Parents Should Notice
Is Your Daughter a Leader? 10 Qualities Parents Should Notice Jul 23, 2026 971 Leadership in girls does not always look loud, dominant, or competitive. It can manifest as empathy, courage, cooperation, independent thinking, and a willingness to stand up for others.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains the qualities parents should notice and encourage as their daughters develop into confident and responsible leaders.You will learn:Why empathy is an important leadership ski
Is Too Much Competition Hurting Your Child’s Confidence?
Is Too Much Competition Hurting Your Child’s Confidence? Jul 16, 2026 851 Competition can motivate children, but constantly comparing grades, trophies, achievements, and popularity may create stress, anxiety, disconnection, and fear of failure.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explores what children may lose when competition receives more attention than cooperation, community, and meaningful connection.Using examples from aspen and redwood trees, penguins, honey bees, and
Are You Overparenting? 7 Signs You’re Doing Too Much
Are You Overparenting? 7 Signs You’re Doing Too Much Jul 9, 2026 516 Helping your child is a natural part of parenting, but regularly solving every problem, preventing every disappointment, or speaking on your child’s behalf may limit their independence.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan uses three memorable metaphors to explain why children need opportunities to take responsibility, solve problems, make decisions, and advocate for themselves.You will learn:How to rec
Does Your Daughter Know She Matters? How Parents Can Show Her
Does Your Daughter Know She Matters? How Parents Can Show Her Jul 2, 2026 758 Does your daughter truly believe that she matters, that her voice is important, and that she is loved for who she is?A strong sense of self-worth can influence how girls respond to challenges, relationships, mistakes, pressure, and uncertainty.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can help their daughters develop the belief that they are valuable, capable, and worthy of love and res

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