Raising Daughters

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  Should You Sign Up Your Daughter For a Club Sports Team? 10.09.2026 28min

  In this new episode, Dr. Jordan describes the need to involve your daughter in decisions about her activities and to be open to her experiencing a range of activities to help her discover what she really loves and what fulfills her.Teach her about concepts like flow and grit and the importance of knowing yourself before you can know your purpose and life’s work.Previous related Dr. Jordan podcasts on this topic:The good, the bad, and the ugly about being in your twenties: an interview with author Meg JayRelated books:Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment: Todd RoseRange: David Epstein The Element: Ken RobinsonThe Defining Decade: Why your 20s matter and how: Meg Jay    Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  THE Most Powerful Factor That Limits Girl’s Development 03.09.2026 25min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes some of the limiting beliefs that girl’s develop after adversities and how it limits their development and confidence. Also learn what parents can do to help girls reframe/reform these beliefs after experiencing adversities so that they learn and grow from them instead.Limiting beliefs:“I am responsible for how other people feel” and “I must never disappoint anyone; I am not worthy of attention; I must work to earn it; I am not enough, not important or loveable; I was a mistakeHave I done enough, and am I enough? I’m never enough I am socially awkward, I don’t fit the mold, I’m ugly, not pretty or cool enough; I’m different in a way that makes others not like me I am stupid & won’t have a good future I am behind my peers Everything is my fault; I’m bad,” which lets me believe that there’s the chance that “if I work hard and am good, I will be lovable & loved.I must be perfect or won’t be loved, “I’m lovable only when I’m doing things well”; if I’m true to myself I may lose love; I must be very good or will be unloved & abandoned again I’m too sensitive, I shouldn’t feel that way; I won’t be loved if I’m angry or not happy; Only certain emotions are accepted & okay to feel & share; showing emotions is a sign of weakness; I must hide and contain my anger, sadness, and grief If I am true to myself I may lose love; If the choice is between “hiding my feelings, even from myself, and getting the basic care I need” and “being myself and going without,” I’m going to pick that first option every single timeI need to seek external approval because I need to feel needed, wanted, and admired = substitute for love.  Other people’s needs are more important than mine, I shouldn’t have needs; It’s more important to be liked vs. be myself & set boundaries & speak my truth; Being assertive & setting boundaries is being meanI can’t trust anyone; there is no one for me to confide in, there is no one who is there for me, I am alone I don’t feel seen, heard, understood, known, validated, I’m not worthy of other’s attention, time, or love I’m never anyone’s 1st choice; I’m not enough, important or loveable; I’ll always be last; I will be forgotten, my friends don’t want me to be around I must never disappoint anyone I’m stuck “I am responsible for how other people feel” and “I must never disappoint anyone I must be a good girl who is: perfect, nice, selfless, follows the rules, always happy, not argue or make waves, wait your turn, only have positive feelings, friendships should be conflict-free with no disagreements, I must be passive & sweet before anything else, don’t stand out, make everyone happy, be the kind of girl that all the parents & teachers like and that other girls want to be I won’t matter or be noticed/loved if there is nothing wrong with me; sick, mental healthPrevious related podcasts of Dr. Jordans: Ghosts in the Nursery Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  How a Wakeup Call Changed the Trajectory of a CEOs Life 27.08.2026 32min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Becca Pearce and her daughter Elaina about how a life-changing brain tumor woke her up to what’s really important in life. Becca shifted from a high-powered CEO to an executive coach, author, speaker, and a more self-aware mom and person.You can find Becca Pearce’s book, You don’t have to achieve to be loved, as well as info on her work at www.morebeccapearce.comThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Antidote for Busy, Stressed Kids: Savor the Moments 20.08.2026 13min

  Dr. Jordan describes how the perfect antidote for busy, stressed out kids is to slow down and savor the moments. Listen in as he offers many examples of how to notice and experience the calming, grounding effects of being fully present and mindful.Related resources offered by Dr. Jordan:Book: Keeping Your Family Grounded When You’re Flying By the Seat of Your Pants, revised and updated editionWebsite: www.drtimjordan.com for info on his retreats and camps for girls, previous podcasts, and upcoming seminars  Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Helping Children Deal With Loss and Change 13.08.2026 29min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews author Dr. Dale Atkins, author of the new children’s book, The Turquoise Butterfly, about ways to help kids understand and handle feelings of loss and grief and how to slow down & savor the moments to create lasting memories.Resources: Dr. Dale Atkins website for info on her books: www.drdaleatkins.com  Dr. Dale Atkins is a licensed psychologist, educator, storyteller and nature enthusiast with more than forty years of experience as a relationship expert focusing on families, wellness, managing stress, and living a balanced, meaningful life.  Visit Dr. Jordan’s website at www.drtimjordan.com for all of the resources her offers including past podcasts, his 7 published books, and about his personal growth weekend retreats and summer camps.Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Refocusing Teenagers On What’s Really Important 06.08.2026 51min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews 3 teen girls who discuss the intense stress they feel due to an overemphasis on grades and playing on uber-competitive club sports teams, gaining admittance into top colleges, discouragement from feeling behind their peers, and being pushed to know their career path and whole life story too early.They describe what they most need from their parents about their futures.Related resources from Dr. JordanDr. Jordan’s books: Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Transformation of Adolescent Girls From My Grandfather: Timeless Wisdom For a Life Worth Living Dr. Jordan’s previous podcast on his Dot Theory  Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  How to Support Children’s Artistic Abilities 30.07.2026 28min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan interviews Rebecca Atanassova and Alissa Hansen, author and illustrator of the new children’s book: George the Mouse in a Log Pile House, about the support they received growing up that encouraged their artistic passion. Also discussed are the important life lessons found in the story about inclusion, acceptance of those who are different than us, making room for everyone, and following your whiskers i.e. your heart. Resources: For more info on this book and the authors, check out their website at www.Georgethemousebooks.com For information on all of the resources provided by Dr. Jordan including his books and retreats and summer camps, visit www.drtimjordan.comThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Is Your Daughter a Leader? 10 Qualities Parents Should Notice 23.07.2026 16min

  Leadership in girls does not always look loud, dominant, or competitive. It can manifest as empathy, courage, cooperation, independent thinking, and a willingness to stand up for others.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains the qualities parents should notice and encourage as their daughters develop into confident and responsible leaders.You will learn:Why empathy is an important leadership skillHow assertiveness differs from aggressionWhy strong girls are willing to think independentlyHow courage develops when girls leave their comfort zonesWhy including others can be more powerful than controlling themHow parents can recognize and reinforce healthy leadership qualitiesDr. Jordan also explores how traditionally feminine qualities, including trustworthiness, adaptability, humility, patience, cooperation, and social responsibility, can help girls create meaningful change in their schools, teams, communities, and future workplaces.Follow Raising Daughters for weekly guidance on raising confident, resilient, and emotionally healthy girls.Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Is Too Much Competition Hurting Your Child’s Confidence? 16.07.2026 14min

  Competition can motivate children, but constantly comparing grades, trophies, achievements, and popularity may create stress, anxiety, disconnection, and fear of failure.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explores what children may lose when competition receives more attention than cooperation, community, and meaningful connection.Using examples from aspen and redwood trees, penguins, honey bees, and the African concept of Ubuntu, Dr. Jordan explains why humans are naturally built to survive and thrive through collaboration.You will discover:How excessive competition can affect children emotionally?Why connection and belonging support healthy developmentHow cooperation can strengthen confidence and resilienceWays parents can reduce unhealthy comparisons.How to recognize teamwork, kindness, and shared success.Listen to learn how your family can celebrate individual effort without teaching children that someone else must lose for them to succeed.Follow Raising Daughters for practical conversations about confidence, parenting, emotional health, and raising girls who support themselves and others.Dr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:When and Why Youth Sports Went Off the RailsThe Best Cure For Children’s Anxiety? Free Play!Why Cooperation Trumps Competition Every Time  For all of Dr. Jordan’s resources, i.e. books, weekend retreats and summer camps, talks, past podcasts, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com  Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Are You Overparenting? 7 Signs You’re Doing Too Much 09.07.2026 8min

  Helping your child is a natural part of parenting, but regularly solving every problem, preventing every disappointment, or speaking on your child’s behalf may limit their independence.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan uses three memorable metaphors to explain why children need opportunities to take responsibility, solve problems, make decisions, and advocate for themselves.You will learn:How to recognize when support becomes overparentingWhy children need to experience manageable strugglesHow problem-solving develops confidence and self-efficacyWhy allowing mistakes can build grit and perseveranceWhen parents should step in and when they should step backHow to encourage children to speak and advocate for themselvesThe goal is not to leave children unsupported. It is to provide enough guidance for them to feel secure while giving them enough space to discover what they can handle independently.Follow Raising Daughters for practical parenting strategies that help girls become capable, confident, and resilient.Previous Dr. Jordan’s related podcasts:How Kids Grow From AdversitiesLetting Go of Your Teenager Starts in Infancy  For more of Dr. Jordan’s resources for parents and kids, go to his website at www.drtimjordan.com Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Does Your Daughter Know She Matters? How Parents Can Show Her 02.07.2026 12min

  Does your daughter truly believe that she matters, that her voice is important, and that she is loved for who she is?A strong sense of self-worth can influence how girls respond to challenges, relationships, mistakes, pressure, and uncertainty.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can help their daughters develop the belief that they are valuable, capable, and worthy of love and respect.You will discover:Why feeling valued supports confidence and resilience.How everyday family interactions shape a girl’s self-beliefWays to show interest without immediately giving adviceWhy listening can be more powerful than fixingHow responsibilities can communicate trust and capabilityWhat parents can say and do when their daughter doubts herself?Small, consistent actions at home can strengthen your daughter’s courage, persistence, emotional security, and willingness to follow her own path.Follow Raising Daughters for weekly guidance on confidence, communication, emotional health, and raising resilient girls.Previous related podcasts from Dr. Jordan:The Most Important Factor In Girls Gaining Confidence And ResilienceHow To Help Girls Deal With The Uncertainties Of Their Teen Years And Their 20’s With Guest Kate Berski  Check out other resources from Dr. Jordan at www.drtimjordan.comThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  How Parents Can Stop Worrying About What They Can’t Control 25.06.2026 12min

  Parenting can feel overwhelming when your attention becomes consumed by other people’s opinions, your child’s moods, uncertain outcomes, world events, or problems you cannot immediately change.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can reduce stress by separating what they can control from what they cannot.You will learn:How focusing on uncontrollable situations increases emotional stressWhat parents can realistically influenceHow to remain calm when your child is emotionally overwhelmedWhy children often borrow emotional regulation from adultsHow regular self-care can prevent parental burnoutPractical ways to pause, reset, and respond more intentionallyLearning to regulate yourself does not mean ignoring problems. It means directing your energy toward the choices, habits, boundaries, and responses that can make a meaningful difference.Follow Raising Daughters for practical parenting support and weekly conversations about emotional health, resilience, and family connection.Previous related podcasts from Dr. Jordan:Stressed Out Teen Girls Need to Refuel: Here’s How: good ideas for teens but also parents about self-regulating and destressingHow Stressed Out Families Can Find Balance & JoyCheck out other resources from Dr. Jordan at www.drtimjordan.comThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Blues Clues Creator Angela Santomero on Raising Creative Kids 16.06.2026 32min

  How can parents encourage creativity, imagination, and meaningful learning in a world filled with screens and structured activities?In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan speaks with Angela Santomero, the creator behind Blue’s Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, about helping children become curious, creative, and confident storytellers.Angela shares insights from her experience developing educational television and writing children’s books.The conversation explores:How children learn through stories and imaginative playWhat makes educational content meaningful and engagingWays parents can encourage creativity at homeWhy children need opportunities to create instead of only consumeAngela’s writing and creative development processThe ideas behind the Princess Penelope book seriesResources for young storytellers and creatorsListen for practical insights from one of children’s television’s most influential creators.Follow Raising Daughters for expert conversations and parenting guidance that helps children grow with confidence, curiosity, and purpose.Previous interview with Angela Santomero:Blue’s Clues Creator Angela Santomero Discusses How To Follow Life's Clues To Find HappinessLinks to Angela Santomero’s work:Book 1: Princess Penelope’s Purse of Preposterous ThingsBook 2: Dragon’s Marshmallow Mess YouTube Kids: https://www.youtube.com/@PrincessPenelopeOfficialThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Why Kids Need More Free Play, Outdoor Time, and Healthy Risks 11.06.2026 22min

  Children have less free time, outdoor play, independence, and unstructured exploration than previous generations. What might they be losing as a result?In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains why self-directed play is essential for children’s emotional, social, and physical development.You will learn:How free play strengthens creativity and problem-solvingWhy children need opportunities to manage their own conflictsHow age-appropriate physical risks build confidenceWhy constantly structured activities can limit independenceHow outdoor play can support emotional regulationWhat parents can do to create more freedom without ignoring safetyChildren do not need every activity to produce a trophy, grade, or measurable achievement. Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when they are free to explore, make decisions, solve problems, and play for the enjoyment of playing.Follow Raising Daughters for weekly guidance on resilience, confidence, independence, and healthy child development.Previous related podcasts of Dr. Jordan:Girls Need To Experience More Risk & AdventuresThe Most Important Factor In Girls Gaining Confidence And Resilience  For more information about all of the resources Dr. Jordan offers, including his published books and articles and retreats and summer camps, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.com Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  How Online Predators Target Girls and What Parents Can Do 04.06.2026 40min

  Online predators do not always appear threatening. They may build trust gradually, study a child’s interests, offer attention, and create secrecy before parents realize something is wrong.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan speaks with child-trafficking prevention expert Nic McKinley about how predators approach children online and what families can do to reduce the risk.You will learn:How online grooming can beginWhy girls may respond to attention from strangersWarning signs parents should take seriouslyHow secrecy and isolation increase vulnerabilityWays to discuss online safety without creating panicHow parents can remain informed about apps and online communitiesPractical steps families can take to protect childrenThe goal is not to frighten children or remove every form of technology. It is to create awareness, communication, boundaries, and a family environment where children feel safe reporting uncomfortable interactions.Follow Raising Daughters for conversations about social media, online safety, communication, and protecting girls in the digital world.Related resources:  www.nicmckinley.com Nic McKinley’s website with info about the first donor-funded organization that equips law enforcement with tech to fight trafficking www.DeliverFund.orgOnline home traffic class: find this class at DeliverFundDr. Jordan’s previous related podcasts:Social readiness signs girls need to live out before they are ready for social media  How To Tell When Your Daughter Is Responsible Enough To Try Social MediaThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  How to Stay Close to Your Daughter During the Teen Years 28.05.2026 13min

  Your daughter may ask for more independence during adolescence, but that does not necessarily mean she no longer needs your guidance, attention, or emotional support.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can remain connected and influential throughout the teen years and into adulthood.You will learn:Why teenage mood changes should not always be taken personallyHow to become a nonjudgmental listenerWhy listening does not require agreeing with everythingHow sharing appropriate stories from your own adolescence can build connectionWhy parents should create time together without an agendaHow honest communication strengthens long-term trustWhat can cause daughters to emotionally distance themselvesYour role may change as your daughter grows, but your relationship can remain close, respectful, and meaningful.Follow Raising Daughters for practical guidance on communication, trust, emotional connection, and parenting girls through every stage of life.Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  How to Help Your Daughter Find Motivation in School 21.05.2026 14min

  Is your daughter avoiding homework, losing interest in school, or doing only enough to satisfy teachers and parents?External pressure may produce temporary results, but lasting motivation usually develops when children experience autonomy, purpose, competence, and ownership.In this episode, Dr. Tim Jordan explains how parents can support their daughter in discovering her own reasons to engage with school.You will learn:Common reasons girls lose motivation academicallyWhy pressure and repeated reminders may create resistanceHow autonomy increases engagement and persistenceQuestions that help girls identify their personal goalsHow interests can connect schoolwork with future possibilitiesWhy exposure to interesting careers and adult role models mattersHow parents can support without controlling every outcomeInstead of asking, “How can I make my daughter work harder?” consider asking, “How can I help her discover what matters to her?”Follow Raising Daughters for practical parenting advice about school, confidence, independence, communication, and emotional development.Thank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  What Your Middle School Daughter Needs From You 14.05.2026 27min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes the emotional roller coaster experienced by today’s middle school girls. Learn about girl’s emotional overload symptoms, the cost of having so little alone, quiet, down time, and how to provide safe spaces for girls to openly share, reflect, and become more inwardly focused.Previous related podcasts by Dr. Jordan:Middle School Girls Share About Friend Drama, Social Media, Pressures, And ParentsGirls In Middle School Are Like PopcornFor more information about Dr. Jordan’s weekend retreats and summer camps for girls, visit his website at www.drtimjordan.comThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Why Cooperation Trumps Competition Every Time 07.05.2026 27min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan implores us to change what we pay attention to, i.e. wars, conflicts, competition, and power and to instead focus on values like cooperation and connection. Humans are wired to connect and collaborate, so we just need to change what we value and emphasize.For more information on all of the resources offered by Dr. Jordan, go to his website at www.drtimjordan.comPrevious Dr. Jordan podcasts on related topics:Do We No Longer Value Sportsmanship podcast:Teaching Girls Prosocial Skills Can Start EarlyThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!
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  Providing Social Skills That Girls Are Lacking Today 30.04.2026 27min

  In this new podcast, Dr. Jordan describes social skills most girls are lacking today due to excessive time spent digitally and how to teach these skills at home and at school.Previous Dr. Jordan related podcasts:Why have our teenagers become so socially awkward? Covid’s lingering social and academic effects on teenagers  Good books on this topic: Turkle, Sherry. Reclaiming Conversation Turkle, Sherry. Alone Together Boyd, Danah. It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked TeensThank you for listening to my podcast.  Please join our community on our social media platforms and share with yours to help us grow!