RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison

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 season reminded us that the tools we teach our girls are the very same tools we need as adults.

If you've ever wondered how to help your daughter become more confident and emotionally resilient, this episode will encourage you to start by modeling those skills yourself.

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... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here →Meant to Be Confident

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

My Resources:

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 45-minute sessions for moms and girls!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 isn't to help her avoid the storm... it's to help her walk through it with confidence, connection, and hope.

xo, Kristen

Mentioned in this episode:

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

My Resources:

- Local Period Prep Workshop - July 22nd  - Join us for an interactive workshop focused on body and cycle literacy for tween and teen girls (ages 8-14) and their moms! 

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 45-minute sessions for moms and girls!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 episode is for you.

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... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

My Resources:

- Local Period Prep Workshop - July 22nd  - Join us for an interactive workshop focused on body and cycle literacy for tween and teen girls (ages 8-14) and their moms! 

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 45-minute sessions for moms and girls!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 begin the conversations, this will give you practical ideas and encouragement to help you navigate this important stage together.

xo, Kristen 

Mentioned in this episode:

Local Period Prep Workshop - July 22nd  - Join us for an interactive workshop focused on body and cycle literacy for tween and teen girls (ages 8-14) and their moms! 

My Resources:

- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 45-minute sessions for moms and girls!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 do instead. 🧡

xo, Kristen 

Mentioned in this episode:

- Local Summer Confidence Camp!

- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

Resources:

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 45-minute sessions for moms and girls!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 I was reminded of the importance of remembering this step. I'll also walk you through how to help your girls with their thoughts and feelings in a way that works.

xo, Kristen

Mentioned in this episode:

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day 

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Local Summer Confidence Camp!

Resources:

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 new to the show, I hope these reminders encourage you and remind you that confidence isn't built in a day... it's built through small moments over time.

🎉 To celebrate 100 episodes, my Meant to Be Confident mother/daughter program is on flash sale for the next 2 days! If you'd love more intentional one-on-one time with your daughter this summer while learning practical tools for confidence, friendships, emotions, and more, this is the perfect time. Use code SUMMERFLASH to save $50! Join here → Meant to Be Confident

Thank you for being part of these first 100 episodes. 🧡

xo, Kristen 

Mentioned in this episode:

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

- Top 5 Podcast Episode Links (Scroll Down)

Resources:

- Local Summer Confidence Camp!

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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

Wishing you a wonderful start to your summer break!

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... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

- Local Summer Confidence Camp!

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

Resources:

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day 

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 friendships, belonging, and hope 🧡

If you’ve been wondering how to support your daughter through friendship pain, this is for you.

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... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

Resources:

- Local Summer Confidence Camp!

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day 

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!

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 perfectly to deeply impact your daughter.

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... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident

Resources:

- Local Summer Confidence Camp!

- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters

- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day 

- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms!  You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!