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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 13 MIN

Tanya Eklund: Raising Confident Daughters in a Beauty-Obsessed World | Mother’s Day Week

from The VOW · host Tanya Eklund

In this heartfelt Mini Monday episode, Tanya shares an honest look into the realities of raising a tween daughter in today’s beauty-driven culture. As her 12-year-old begins experimenting with makeup and skincare, Tanya opens up about the challenges of navigating sensitive skin, social pressures, and the influence of expensive beauty trends targeted at young girls.Set during Mother’s Day week, this episode highlights the powerful role mothers play in shaping their daughters’ self-worth, confidence, and body image. Through personal stories, Tanya reflects on teaching healthy skincare habits, setting boundaries around beauty products, and having meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about appearance, social media, and the pressure to look a certain way.This conversation is a reminder that while we can’t shield our daughters from the world, we can guide them with strong values, honesty, and love. Tanya also shares her own journey with body image and how, with age and perspective, she’s learned to embrace confidence—hoping to pass that mindset down to her daughters.A must-listen for moms raising daughters, especially during the formative pre-teen and teenage years, this episode speaks to the importance of leading by example and reinforcing the message that they are already enough.Listen now and reflect on the lessons that matter most this Mother’s Day week.

In this heartfelt Mini Monday episode, Tanya shares an honest look into the realities of raising a tween daughter in today’s beauty-driven culture. As her 12-year-old begins experimenting with makeup and skincare, Tanya opens up about the challenges of navigating sensitive skin, social pressures, and the influence of expensive beauty trends targeted at young girls.Set during Mother’s Day week, this episode highlights the powerful role mothers play in shaping their daughters’ self-worth, confidence, and body image. Through personal stories, Tanya reflects on teaching healthy skincare habits, setting boundaries around beauty products, and having meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about appearance, social media, and the pressure to look a certain way.This conversation is a reminder that while we can’t shield our daughters from the world, we can guide them with strong values, honesty, and love. Tanya also shares her own journey with body image and how, with age and perspective, she’s learned to embrace confidence—hoping to pass that mindset down to her daughters.A must-listen for moms raising daughters, especially during the formative pre-teen and teenage years, this episode speaks to the importance of leading by example and reinforcing the message that they are already enough.Listen now and reflect on the lessons that matter most this Mother’s Day week.

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