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

Have you ever had one of those moments when your daughter is struggling and you just don’t know what to say or do to help? I had one of those moments recently, and in this episode I’m sharing what helped me and a few things I want you to remember the next time your daughter is going through something hard. And if you’ve ever wished you felt a little more calm, confident, and connected as you navigate these tween and teen years, I’d love to have you join me for my FREE Raising Confident Girls Workshop! 🧡 Save your free spot here: Workshop We’re going to get practical about what it looks like to build your confidence with parenting, manage your own emotions, and stay connected through the hard stuff. See you there! xo, Kristen    My Resources: - Want to help your daughter start the new school year with confidence? Download my Back-to-School Confidence Boost guide for conversation starters, confidence-building activities, role-play ideas, fun printables, and more! - 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 - 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!        

Are you noticing that your tween or teen daughter is worrying more about what other people think of her lately? Maybe you remember how challenging these years can be, and you’re worried she may be struggling with low self-esteem. You want to know what you can actually do to help. 🧡 After years of studying confidence and self-esteem, I put together this list of 5 simple ways to build your daughter’s self-esteem in just 5 minutes a day... and I promise you, it’s a game changer. Time and time again, moms tell me that it really does work, as simple as some of these things may sound. Try it today! 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 - Join me for my free Raising Confident Girls Workshop where I’ll walk you through simple ways to stay calm, confident, and connected with your daughter. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there! September 15th 10 AM Az/Pacific   My Resources: - Want to help your daughter start the new school year with confidence? Download my Back-to-School Confidence Boost guide for conversation starters, confidence-building activities, role-play ideas, fun printables, and more! - 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 - 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!                

In this episode, we’re talking about how to help your tween or teen daughter navigate mean-girl behavior and friendship conflict without jumping in and taking over. We’ll talk about: - How to tell normal friendship conflict from an unhealthy pattern - What your daughter really needs from you when she’s hurting - The simple Listen → Validate → Ask approach - How to help her build friendship discernment and boundaries - When to let her work through it, and when it’s time for an adult to step in And even though it’s so hard for our mom hearts to watch… our goal isn’t to solve every friendship problem for our girls. It’s to help them become confident enough to recognize healthy friendships, speak up for themselves, and know they always have a safe place to come home to and talk about the hard stuff. 🧡 xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - Join me for my free Raising Confident Girls Workshop where I’ll walk you through simple ways to stay calm, confident, and connected with your daughter. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there! September 15th 10 AM Az/Pacific   My Resources: - Want to help your daughter start the new school year with confidence? Download my Back-to-School Confidence Boost guide for conversation starters, confidence-building activities, role-play ideas, fun printables, and more! - 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 - 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 - 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!                

Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells, changing plans to avoid a meltdown, or hesitating to say no because you already know how she’s going to react? In this episode, we’re talking about what can happen when anxiety, rigidity, and/or big emotions start controlling the whole family, and how to support your tween or teen daughter during, after, between, and beyond the storm.  I know how overwhelming and exhausting this can be… and there’s also hope that things can get better. 🧡 xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - Join me for my free Raising Confident Girls Workshop where I’ll walk you through simple ways to stay calm, confident, and connected with your daughter. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there! September 15th 10 AM Az/Pacific - 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: - Want to help your daughter start the new school year with confidence? Download my Back-to-School Confidence Boost guide for conversation starters, confidence-building activities, role-play ideas, fun printables, and more! - 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 - 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!                

Are you living the life you actually want… and are you helping your daughter do the same? As intentional moms, it’s so easy to get caught up in the busyness of parenting and everyday life without stopping to think about what matters most to us in this season. After celebrating another birthday last week and experiencing some really hard reminders lately of just how precious life is, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on how I’m spending my time, what I value most, and what I want this next season of life to look like. In today’s episode, we’re doing a confidence reset together! I’ll walk you through some of my favorite questions to help you (AND your tween or teen daughter) reflect on your strengths, passions, values, and goals… and make sure the way you’re actually living lines up with the person you want to be. Grab your journal (and save this one to do again with your daughter!) and let’s do a little reset together. 🧡 xo, Kristen   Mentioned in this episode: 🧡 Confidence Map Episode: How to Build Your Confidence Map - Choose Your Adventure Style 🎉 MY BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY! 🎉 I’m celebrating my August birthday by giving away THREE prize packages filled with some of my favorite things for raising confident, connected girls…and a few fun treats for you too!  🥇 FIRST PRIZE (Value: $460) Meant to Be Confident Online Course My favorite marker pens to use with the course workbook $50 Target gift card 🥈 SECOND PRIZE (Value: $120) Private 1:1 coaching session with me for you OR your daughter One of my favorite parent-child connection journals $25 Amazon gift card 🥉 THIRD PRIZE (Value: $50) My Back-to-School Confidence Boost Guide My favorite parenting book, Good Inside $10 Starbucks gift card HOW TO ENTER: Leave an honest rating + review for Raising Confident Teen Daughters on Apple Podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review and DM it to me on Instagram @meanttobe.me  ✨ WANT BONUS ENTRIES? +1 — Join my private Facebook community +1 — Follow me on Instagram +2 — Join my weekly email  +2 — Share the giveaway to your Instagram Stories + tag me +3 — Share your favorite podcast episode to your Instagram Stories + tag me Giveaway closes Sunday, August 16 at 11:59 PM AZ time! Three winners will be selected and announced after the giveaway closes. Good luck, friend, and THANK YOU for celebrating my birthday with me and for helping more girl moms find this podcast! 🧡    

Friendships can change quickly, especially at the start of a new school year. Whether your daughter's best friend has drifted away, she's feeling left out of her friend group, or she's struggling to find her place, changing friendships can be one of the hardest parts of growing up. In this episode, you'll learn how to support your tween or teen daughter through friendship struggles without trying to fix everything for her. You'll learn practical ways to help her build confidence, emotional resilience, and stronger connections as she navigates the ups and downs of friendships. 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 - Want to help your daughter start the new school year with confidence? Download my Back-to-School Confidence Boost guide for conversation starters, confidence-building activities, role-play ideas, fun printables, and more!   My 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 - 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!              

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!  Briana's Bio & Links: Briana Villegas is a certified menstrual cycle educator and integration coach who supports teens and women in understanding and embracing their cyclical experience. Through the Period Prep Workshop, she supports teens start their cycle with confidence and self-trust. Through integration coaching, she supports women in reintegrating the parts of themselves they may have been suppressing or villainizing so they can rewrite their relationship to their cycles and themselves. With a decade of personal and professional experience in the menstrual health space, Briana brings a deeply embodied and trauma-informed approach to everything she does.    Free Parent Guide: https://brianavillegas.com/parentguide  Website: https://brianavillegas.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianavillegascoaching/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianaVillegasCoaching    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 - simple ways to strengthen your connection  - why supportive environments matter so much for girls 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!          

If you've ever found yourself thinking you're not doing a good job as a mom, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful truths to come back to when you’re questioning yourself... especially in the messy, emotional moments of raising a tween or teen daughter. Tune in for a quick reset that will leave you feeling like you're enough. 🧡 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 trying to help your daughter when she’s upset, anxious, or overwhelmed, but the tools don't seem to be working? In this episode, I’m sharing 2 common mistakes moms often make when trying to support their daughters: changing her thoughts too quickly and telling her to calm down before she feels understood. Learn what actually helps girls feel safe, supported, and open to guidance during the hard moments. If you’d love more support and tools for raising a confident, connected daughter, learn more about Meant to Be Confident below. 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!          

Today we’re talking about what it means to wish your daughter could “keep her spark” and what to do when it feels like it has faded. I’m sharing 3 simple ways to help her rebuild confidence and feel like herself again. 🧡 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 - Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters   Resources: - Local Summer Confidence Camp! - 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!          

If you’ve ever corrected your daughter and then wondered if you just unintentionally hurt her self-esteem, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the power of pausing and how to use it to help you discipline with more calm, connection, and clarity. You’ll learn how to respond without shame, protect your relationship, and guide your daughter in a way that builds her self-worth. 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!          

If parenting your tween or teen daughter feels harder lately, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing the roadmap behind Meant to Be Confident and why the right tools can change everything in this season of parenting. You’ll hear the 3-step path I use to help moms and girls feel more confident and build a stronger connection: Understand, Grow, and Connect.   Join here Watch the Raising Confident Girls Workshop replay here: Available through Sunday  (Passcode: jtr1YDx&) Resources: - 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  - Local Summer Confidence Camp! - My Confidence Course 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 - 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 you’ve been feeling unsure in this stage of parenting (second-guessing what to say, struggling to stay calm, or worrying about losing connection), you're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a reminder you need to hear if parenting your tween or teen daughter has been feeling hard lately… it might just be that no one has shown you how to navigate this stage. 🧡 If this is what you’ve been feeling, I’d love to support you inside my free live workshop:   Raising Confident Girls I’ll walk you through: - what to say in those hard moments - how to stay calm instead of reacting - and how to keep connection strong as she grows You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there! April 14th 10 AM Az/Pacific If you can't make it live, be sure to sign up so I can send the replay/workbook!   Resources: - 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  - Local Summer Confidence Camp! - My Confidence Course 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 - 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!  

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly taking care of everyone else… and there’s nothing left for you? In this episode, I’m sharing what being forced to slow down reminded me about self-care, what actually matters, and how to start showing up more intentionally as a mom. xo, Kristen    🧡Want more support with this? Join me for my free Raising Confident Girls Workshop where I’ll walk you through simple ways to stay calm, confident, and connected with your daughter. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there! April 14th 10 AM Az/Pacific   Mentioned in this episode: LifeScore - Full Focus Assessments 2026 Dream Planner Collection – Horacio Printing - Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters   Resources: - Upcoming Local Workshop for Girls 4/11 - Local Summer Confidence Camp! - My Confidence Course 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  - 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 is going through a hard season, I feel you. Whether she's been dropped by all of her "friends", anxiety has been taking over her life, she's struggling with body image, or something else... I want you to know that there's hope for better days ahead. Tune in to hear my story and how to support your daughter in the meantime.  xo, Kristen    Free Workshop for Moms - April 14th 10 AM Az/Pacific If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practical tools to stay confident, calm, and connected during this stage, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Raising Confident Girls Workshop In this free training, you’ll learn simple ways to support your daughter’s confidence while also feeling more grounded and confident in your parenting. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there!   Resources: - Upcoming Local Workshop for Girls 4/11 - Local Summer Confidence Camp! - My Confidence Course 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 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 you’ve ever had one of those mornings with your daughter where everything escalates and nothing you say seems to be helping, this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing a real-life look at what happened, what I’m reminding myself in these moments, and why learning to pause is one of the most important things we can do when emotions take over... for both our daughters and ourselves. You’re not doing it wrong. This is part of the journey!  xo, Kristen  Free Workshop for Moms - April 7th 10 AM Az/Pacific If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practical tools to stay confident, calm, and connected during this stage, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Raising Confident Girls Workshop In this free training, you’ll learn simple ways to support your daughter’s confidence while also feeling more grounded and confident in your parenting. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there!   Resources: - My Confidence Course 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 - Upcoming Local Workshop for Girls 4/11 - Local Summer Confidence Camp! - 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 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 ever said something negative about herself (or you’ve had a feeling she might be thinking it), this episode is for you. Because one of the hardest parts of parenting girls is watching them struggle with how they see themselves… and not knowing how to help. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 things to remember when her confidence drops, and how to support her in a way that actually helps. The best news? Confidence isn’t something she either has or doesn’t have... it’s something she’s building. xo, Kristen  Free Workshop for Moms - April 7th 10 AM Az/Pacific If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practical tools to stay confident, calm, and connected during this stage, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Raising Confident Girls Workshop In this free training, you’ll learn simple ways to support your daughter’s confidence while also feeling more grounded and confident in your parenting. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there!   Mentioned in this episode: - My Confidence Course 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 - Upcoming Local Workshop for Girls 4/11 - Local Summer Confidence Camp!   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  - 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!          

Most of us just want our daughters to be happy… but what if that’s not actually the goal? What if there's something even better? In this episode, we’re talking about why emotional resilience matters more than happiness and how helping your daughter handle uncomfortable feelings builds true confidence. xo, Kristen    Free Workshop for Moms If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practical tools to stay confident, calm, and connected during this stage, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Raising Confident Girls Workshop In this free training, you’ll learn simple ways to support your daughter’s confidence while also feeling more grounded and confident in your parenting. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there!   Mentioned in this episode: - Fun video from Tangled to show your daughter  - Podcast series on emotional resilience starts here -  14 - Raising Resilient Girls P… - RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison - Apple Podcasts   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  - 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 - My Confidence Course 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!        

If your daughter struggles with anxiety, you may feel like her world is getting smaller. School, friendships, and even the things she once loved can start to feel overwhelming. And as a mom, it can be both heartbreaking and exhausting to watch.  In this episode, I’m sharing from personal experience how to help support your daughter through anxiety while gently helping her build confidence and expand her world again. xo, Kristen    Free Workshop for Moms If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practical tools to stay confident, calm, and connected during this stage, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Raising Confident Girls Workshop In this free training, you’ll learn simple ways to support your daughter’s confidence while also feeling more grounded and confident in your parenting. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there!   Mentioned in this episode: Previous episodes on anxiety -  19 - Worried About Your Daught… - RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison - Apple Podcasts 67 - When Anxiety Shakes Her C… - RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison - Apple Podcasts 61 - When Helping Your Daughte… - RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison - Apple Podcasts 36 - Why Riding the Emotional … - RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison - Apple Podcasts   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  - 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 - My Confidence Course 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!      

As girls get older, connection can become more of a challenge. Life gets busier, conversations can feel shorter, they are spending more time with friends, and many moms find themselves wondering how to stay close in this new stage of parenting. In this episode, I’m sharing why 1-on-1 time still matters more than we think, and 3 simple ways to make it count. Inspired by research and a reminder I needed myself, this episode will encourage you to keep connection simple, intentional, and present. xo, Kristen    Free Workshop for Moms If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practical tools to stay confident, calm, and connected during this stage, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Raising Confident Girls Workshop In this free training, you’ll learn simple ways to support your daughter’s confidence while also feeling more grounded and confident in your parenting. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop Can't wait to see you there!   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   Resources:  - 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 - My Confidence Course 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!              

Parenting tween and teen girls can feel surprisingly lonely. When our kids were little, it felt so easy to talk openly with other moms about sleep struggles, feeding schedules, and tantrums. But as our daughters get older, many moms quietly find themselves navigating new challenges without the same level of support. In this episode, we’re talking about why this can feel so isolating, and you’ll also hear a few gentle ways to start finding more support and connection as you figure out these years with your daughter. Free Workshop for Moms If you’re raising a tween or teen daughter and want practical tools to stay confident, calm, and connected during this stage, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop: Raising Confident Girls Workshop In this free training, you’ll learn simple ways to support your daughter’s confidence while also feeling more grounded and confident in your parenting. You can register here: https://meanttobeme.org/workshop   xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - 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 - My Confidence Course 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!            

I saw a popular post on Instagram this week claiming a girl’s confidence window closes at age 12, and a lot of parents were scared.  If that’s true… what does it mean if your daughter is already 12, 14, or 16? In this episode, we talk about what research actually says about girls’ confidence, why it often dips in the tween years, and why it’s not too late to help your daughter build her confidence. (Plus my favorite simple tips that make a big difference in her self-esteem!) If you're here listening, you’re already doing the work! xo, Kristen Free Upcoming Workshop for Moms Want to learn how to stay calm, confident, and connected with your daughter as you parent through the ups and downs of these years?  Join my free live workshop for moms of tween and teen girls. Register here: The Confident & Connected Mom   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   Resources:  - 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 - My Confidence Course 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!          

Last week I was working on a new lesson for my course that asks moms to reflect on their own struggles as teenagers. While I was thinking about some of my experiences, I ended up sharing a few of them with my daughters… and it turned into a really emotional and connecting moment I didn’t expect. If you're navigating the ups and downs of raising a tween or teen daughter, this episode will encourage you to pause, reflect, and remember that connection often starts with understanding. xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: 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   Resources:  - 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 - My Confidence Course 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!        

Does your daughter struggle with making friends? Maybe she freezes in conversations… Only gives compliments… Or doesn’t know what to say after “hi.” If you’ve ever felt the ache of watching your daughter struggle socially, this episode will give you something practical to try. I’m teaching you a simple social skills framework you can use at home: Notice → Ask → Share It’s a repeatable formula that helps girls: Start conversations Keep them going Move beyond surface-level compliments Build real connection instead of just awkward silence You’ll learn: How to teach timing (when to jump in and when to wait) 5 safe topic categories your daughter can rotate through How to role-play with her And remember, confidence isn't doing things perfectly. It's being willing to feel awkward and still try anyways! xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - 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   Resources:  - My Confidence Course 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!      

Do you ever snap at your daughter and then immediately think, “Why did I react like that?!”  You're not alone. In today’s episode, we’re talking about whythis happens, what triggers your nervous system, and how you can reset and repair afterwards.  Because remember, confidence isn’t about not feeling big emotions. It’s about being willing to feel them, and modeling that for your daughter. 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 Course 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:  - Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters - 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!    

When I ask moms what they want most for their daughters, they nearly all say some version of: staying confident, being true to who they are, not trying to fit in, loving themselves, etc.  In this episode, we’re talking about fitting in vs. belonging and three realistic ways to support your daughter on her journey towards the goal of belonging. This is for moms who want to raise daughters with self-worth rooted in truth, who feel safe being themselves, and who know they can always find their way back when they feel the pull to fit in. xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - 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   Resources:  - My Confidence Course 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!    

Do you feel unsure how to connect with your daughter now that she’s growing into a tween or teen? If connection felt easier when she was younger, you’re not alone. This parenting struggle is common, and yet it can still feel really hard! In this episode, I share a simple connection hack that has made a big difference for me and for many moms I talk to: get into her thing. We talk about why this approach works so well during the tween and teen years, how it builds both connection and confidence, and several real-life examples of what this can look like. This episode will leave you feeling reassured that connection isn’t gone... it’s just changing. xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - 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 - My Confidence Course 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:  - 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!            

When your daughter makes a choice that you wish she wouldn't have, it’s easy to focus on correcting the behavior. But one common parenting mistake can quietly lower your daughter’s self-worth and self-esteem without you realizing it. In this episode, we talk about why separating the behavior from her identity matters so much for her mental health. You’ll learn what to say instead when your daughter is overwhelmed, ashamed, or speaking negatively about herself, that protects her self-worth while still holding healthy boundaries. If you’re parenting tween or teen girls and want practical mental health education, connection-building tools, and real-life “what to say” scripts, this episode is for you. xo, Kristen   Mentioned in this episode: - Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters - Best Parenting Book - "Good Inside" - Powerful Book on Human Connection - "The Light We Give"   Resources:  - FREE GUIDE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! 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!        

When your daughter is struggling, it can feel impossible not to take on her emotions as your own. In this episode, we talk about how to help without absorbing her anxiety, fear, or sadness, and why regulating yourself first is so important. You’ll learn what co-regulation looks like with teens, whether it’s okay for your daughter to see you cry or know you’re feeling anxious, and what to say to support her without making things worse. As challenging as these seasons are, they can build emotional resilience and help your teen and tween girls feel safe expressing big emotions. xo, Kristen     Mentioned in this episode: - FREE GUIDE: 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:  - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! 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!    

Do you ever wish your teen daughter would open up about her feelings more? I know how hard it is to watch those feelings stay stuffed down inside when you know how much it will help her to be able to let them out! In this episode, I’m sharing three things you can start doing right now to help her with this that will both strengthen her emotional health and your connection. xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! Join here → Meant to Be Confident - Feelings Wheel   Resources:  - FREE GUIDE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - 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!  

Do you ever feel pressure to start the year with big goals or have everything figured out?  In this episode, I’m sharing my vision for Meant to Be Me this year, along with a gentler approach to reflecting, dreaming, and planning for a new season with confidence.  You’ll also hear a few simple ideas you can try with your daughter (that also happen to be confidence-building!) as you move into this year together. If you’ve been craving a calmer, more intentional way forward, this episode is for you. xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - FREE GUIDE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - Lifescore Quiz: LifeScore - Full Focus Assessments   Resources:  - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! 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!  

Have you ever stopped to think about just how much of an emotional load we carry as moms, especially when our girls enter the teen years? Life has been full lately, so in this episode I’m sharing a little “life lately,” some honest reflections on the emotional heaviness of raising teen girls, and a gentle reset as we head into a new year together. I’m also giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming soon for the podcast! xo, Kristen   Mentioned in this episode: - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - Slow, intentional living Instagram account I love: @wonderled.life   Resources:  - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! 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!  

In this episode, I’m sharing why travel can be such a powerful way to connect with your daughter, from our special 12-year-old solo trips to a recent girls’ trip with all three of my daughters. We'll also talk about how travel doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated, including how I use travel points to make these experiences affordable! And most importantly, why even a simple overnight staycation can be a game-changer when your daughter is struggling and you need to reconnect. xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - Best Christmas Show: If you can't make it to NYC to see the Rockettes with your daughter, this is the next best thing! Tempe Dance Academy Tickets | Event Dates & Schedule | Ticketmaster - Learn more about travel points here: Annie Hall | Points & Miles • Family Travel Tips (@letstraveltalk) • Instagram photos and videos - Favorite Card #1: Learn more here - Favorite Card #2: Learn more here - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! Join here → Meant to Be Confident   Resources:  - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - GIFT IDEA Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to practice their calming strategies 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!    

Did you love reading picture books and snuggling up with your kids when they were little, but now you don't know how to connect during the tween/teen years? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm talking about why reading aloud is STILL one of the most powerful ways to connect with your daughters. Inspired by The Read-Aloud Family, you’ll learn the surprising research behind why this will build both confidence and connection.  You’ll also walk away with 3 simple, doable steps to start reading aloud today… even if you’re busy, even if she’s older, and even if it’s been years. xo, Kristen   Mentioned in this episode: - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! Join here → Meant to Be Confident - Favorite Books: Read Aloud Handbook, The Read Aloud Family    Resources:  - Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to practice calming strategies 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 currently watching your daughter struggle with school anxiety, girls being mean to her, or not belonging, and it's breaking your heart? Whatever hard season she's going through, I want to offer you three quick messages of hope to hang onto that she will get through this. Don't miss this listen. Sending love to both of you! xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! Join here → Meant to Be Confident   Resources:  - GIFT IDEA Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to practice their calming strategies 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!    

Have you ever found yourself yelling, worrying, or handing out a consequence you instantly regretted? You're not alone. In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s really happening when our girls test boundaries, how our reactions impact their confidence, and how to repair those hard moments with honesty and love.   You’ll learn: - Why testing limits is a normal part of her development - How to give yourself grace when you overreact - How to repair and reconnect after conflict - and empower her in the process   This is one you don't want to miss. It's so important! xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! Join here → Meant to Be Confident - Upcoming Local Workshop: Thought Power 11/15   Resources:  - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to practice calming strategies 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 struggles with anxiety, you’ve probably seen how it chips away at her confidence. And it is so hard to watch as a mom! In this week’s episode, we’re discussing how to help her rebuild her inner belief in herself when fear starts to take over. You’ll learn: The first thing to say when she’s anxious. How to not "feed" her anxiety. Why celebrating brave moments matters more than big wins. What your daughter needs most are tools, connection, and someone who believes she can do hard things.  xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection.  Join here → Meant to Be Confident - Episode 19 - Worried About Your Daughter? All About Seeking Professional Help - Upcoming Local Workshop: Thought Power 11/15   Resources:  - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to practice calming strategies 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!      

Come sit on my porch with me, and let's catch up! I'm giving you a quick overview of my powerful confidence framework I teach and leaving you with the three most important takeaways you need to know to help your daughter love herself today.  Because when she loves herself, it has a ripple effect on every other aspect of her life.    xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection.  Join here → Meant to Be Confident - My Favorite Self-Love Journals for Girls: A Self-Love Journal: 52 Weeks of Affirmation (Poppy) – Promptly Journals   Resources:  - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to practice calming strategies 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!  

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple friendship check-in activity that's so helpful. It’s an easy way to open up conversations about what makes a good friend, what doesn’t, and how to help your daughter reflect on her own friend group. Friendships can be tricky at this age, but with the right tools you can give your daughter confidence in who she chooses to spend her time with and build deeper connection between you along the way.   xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - Confident Friendship Workshop: If you’d love more support, my upcoming local class on October 18th is designed to help your daughter learn these tools in a fun, safe space alongside other girls her age. You can check it out here! Local Girls Workshop. - Episode 56 Stuck in the Middle: Helping Your Tween Navigate Changing Friendships Listen here - Episode 43 The Heartbreak of Friendship Struggles: How to Respond Instead of React Listen here    Resources:  - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection.  Join here → Meant to Be Confident - Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes! - Sign Up for One-on-One Coaching - I'd love to support you in your specific struggles you're having with your daughter. Book Your Call Here.  

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and I wanted to talk about a heavy but hopeful topic: what parents can do before it’s ever a crisis. I’ll walk you through the four stages of suicide prevention, but we’ll focus most of our time on Stage 1, which is building connection and emotional health.   In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why “stage 1” is such a powerful prevention strategy - The top pressures teens face (bullying, substance use, family conflict) and how connection buffers against them - Simple daily prevention practices you can start today - Scripts you can use when your child shares something hard   You’ll walk away encouraged and empowered. This is about what you can do today to strengthen the safety net around your child.   xo, Kristen    Mentioned in this episode: - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Available 24/7. - American Psychological Association (APA) Resources for parents - Light the Fight Podcast OG Therapy Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts   Resources:  - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection.  Join here → Meant to Be Confident - Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes! - Sign Up for One-on-One Coaching - I'd love to support you in your specific struggles you're having with your daughter. Book Your Call Here.

Last week was a heavy week for many of us. Between local and national tragedies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Our girls are watching, listening, and taking it all in too.    In today’s episode, I want to bring us back to a core belief that grounds me through weeks like this: every human being has innate worth. When we truly understand that - no matter what - it changes the way we love ourselves and the way we see others.   You’ll hear: - Why helping our girls see their own worth is so essential - Practical ways to help your daughter process disturbing news - How we can model respect and empathy when talking about people, especially those we disagree with - A reminder that while so much is out of our control, we really can make a difference in our own homes   This is why the work you’re doing here is so important. It doesn’t just change your daughter’s life; it has a ripple effect on everyone she touches.   Mentioned in this episode: - FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day   Resources:  - My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection.  Join here → Meant to Be Confident - Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes! - Sign Up for One-on-One Coaching - I'd love to support you in your specific struggles you're having with your daughter. Book Your Call Here.