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

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!

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!

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!

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 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 hereWatch 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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!