What Parents Say Matters: Building Confidence Instead of Fear in Kids with Jody Hill, EP153

Send us Fan MailWords matter more than most parents realize.In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin sits down with parenting educator, speaker, and author Jody Hill to explore how the everyday words parents use can shape a child’s confidence, identity, emotional resilience, and long-term self-worth.They discuss the hidden power behind common parenting phrases, why labels like “shy,” “difficult,” or “messy” can stick with children for years, and how parents can begin building confidence, rather than fear through simple shifts in how they communicate.Jody shares practical, real-life examples from her own parenting journey: how to correct behavior without shame, why emotional connection matters more than perfection, and how parents can become the loudest positive voice in their child’s life. This is sooo good!If you’ve ever replayed something you said to your child and wished you could say it differently or even wondered how to encourage your child without yelling, shaming, or damaging their confidence... then this conversation is filled with practical encouragement and hope for you!In This Episode You Will Learn:• How everyday words shape a child’s confidence and identity• Why labels like “shy,” “difficult,” or “messy” can stick for years• How to correct behavior without shame, yelling, or fear• Simple ways to build emotional resilience and connection at home• How to become the loudest positive voice in your child’s lifeand more!About Jody HillJody Hill is a parenting educator, speaker, and author of the Amazon best-selling book The Parent’s Secret Superpower. Through her work, Jody helps parents understand how their words, reactions, and everyday interactions can build confident, emotionally resilient children.Drawing from her own experiences as a mother of four, as well as years of personal study in parenting, child development, science, and faith, Jody teaches families practical ways to create stronger connection, healthier communication, and lasting confidence in their children.Connect with Jodyhttps://podcast.itsjodyhill.com/https://[email protected] Dori DurbinDori Durbin is a children’s book illustrator, coach, and host of That’s Good Parenting. She helps parents and family-focused professionals kid-size their expertise into children’s books that children can understand and apply in everyday life. Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Dori shares practical tools to help families reduce parenting stress and raise confident, resilient kids.Connect with Dorihttps://www.doridurbin.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinJoin the That’s Good Parenting ClubJoin the That’s Good Parenting Club for behind-the-scenes access to upcoming children’s book manuscripts, sneak peeks of new books, exclusive offers, and parenting encouragement designed to help families thrive.JOIN TODAY!https://club.thatsgoodparenting.com/clubIntro for TDP (version 2)