“I Can’t!” - What to Do When Kids Doubt Themselves with Renee Marie

When your child says “I can’t do this”… or starts comparing themselves to others… it can be hard to know what to say.In this episode, Sarah sits down with Renee Marie, founder of My Secret Playbook, to talk about the years when confidence often starts to dip—especially between ages 6–14.They discuss how kids develop self-talk, why comparison becomes so powerful during these years, and how parents can help children reframe negative thoughts and build real confidence. Renee also shares how her own experience as a mom led her to create a storytelling-based resource that helps kids understand social situations, navigate friendships, and believe in themselves.If you’ve ever wondered how to respond when your child doubts themselves, this conversation will give you practical ways to support confidence, resilience, and social skills at home.https://mysecretplaybook.com/Renee is a mom of three and the author of My Secret Playbook of Life, a book created to help kids build confidence, strengthen social skills, and develop resilience through the power of storytelling. She believes stories are one of the most effective ways children learn life lessons and start to believe in themselves.Her mission is to give kids simple, practical tools they can use in real life—whether that’s learning how to join a conversation, handle mistakes, or stop comparing themselves to others.Renee has generously offered our listeners 20% off on her website. Just use the code PREVIA20 at checkout to receive the discount.Follow Previa Alliance!Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videosPrevia Alliance Podcast (@previapodcast) • Instagram photos and videosKeep the questions coming by sending them to [email protected] or DM us on Instagram!