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

108 - Are You Living the Life You Want? Top Questions for a Confidence Reset With Your Daughter 12.08.2026 30min

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! 🧡

107 - Back-to-School: How to Help Your Daughter Navigate Changing Friendships 29.07.2026 23min

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!

106 - How to Build Emotional Resilience in Your Daughter by Modeling Confidence Yourself 23.07.2026 29min

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!

105 - Life Lately: Helping Your Daughter Navigate the Storms of Life (Anxiety, Friendship Struggles, Grief & More) 17.07.2026 21min

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!

104 - 3 Powerful Confidence Lessons I Learned From Working With Tween Girls This Summer 01.07.2026 26min

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!

103 - The Period Prep Conversations Every Girl Mom Needs to Have: Helping Your Daughter Feel Confident About Body Changes 24.06.2026 39min

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!

102 - Why Your Daughter Is Still Thinking About That Hurtful Comment (And 3 Ways to Help) 17.06.2026 34min

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!

101 - Trying to Help Your Daughter With Her Thoughts and Feelings and It's Not Working? Don't Forget This. 11.06.2026 31min

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!

100 - 100 Episodes Later: The 5 Biggest Lessons I've Learned About Raising Confident Girls 03.06.2026 35min

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!

99 - 3 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Confidence This Summer 27.05.2026 16min

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!

98 - Tween & Teen Friendship Struggles: What to Say When She Feels Excluded 20.05.2026 25min

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!

97 - What To Do When You Feel Emotionally Overwhelmed in Motherhood 14.05.2026 16min

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!

96 - Don’t Feel Like a Good Mom Right Now? 3 Truths to Come Back To 07.05.2026 17min

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!

95 - Trying to Help Your Daughter… But It’s Not Working? Top Common Mistakes Moms Make 29.04.2026 14min

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!

94 - 3 Ways to Help Your Daughter Keep Her Spark and Build Confidence 27.04.2026 23min

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!

93 - The Power of the Pause: How to Discipline Without Damaging Your Daughter’s Self-Worth 22.04.2026 23min

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!

92 - Special Meant to Be Confident Episode: The 3-Step Path to Confidence & Connection 22.04.2026 21min

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!

91 - When Parenting Your Daughter Feels Hard: What You Need to Hear Today 13.04.2026 9min

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/PacificIf 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!

90 - How to Take Care of Yourself (So You Can Show Up Better for Your Daughter) 08.04.2026 26min

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!

89 - What to Do When Your Daughter Is Struggling: Hope for Hard Seasons 06.04.2026 15min

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!