MEANT TO BE CONFIDENT | Confident Daughters, Self-Esteem for Girls, Self-Worth, Mental Health for Tweens, Communication Tools, Navigating Friendships, Peer Pressure, Comparison

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!