If you feel exhausted trying to figure out how to parent in this new season of the tween and teen years, you're not alone. We're talking about why this shift happens and what you can do to feel more confident in your parenting and most importantly... keep your connection with your daughter. 

xo, Kristen

Download my free parenting guide here: 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Just 5 Minutes a Day

Whether it's friend drama, increased anxiety, or struggling to believe in herself - we all worry about our girls! But sometimes it's hard to know what to say in these moments. What if I told you there was one thing you can tell her that will make the biggest difference in helping her get through this hard season? And it's something that we often don't think of saying! This episode is short, yet incredibly valuable so don't miss this one. Your daughter needs to hear it from you.

xo, Kristen

Want to give your daughter a boost of confidence to start off 2025? Last Chance to attend one of our local workshops!

Be sure and grab my free guide and join my email list to hear about what's NEW this year! 5 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day

Dealing with friendship issues is a big part of being a tween girl, and so many moms want to know what they can do to help. Don't miss these important skills to empower her with so she can build friendships that will help her thrive!

xo, Kristen

Mentioned in this episode:

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of my favorite gift ideas for your girls. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to build their emotional health in a creative way. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

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.

It was such an honor to sit down with my new friend Kristen and chat about my journey here, motherhood, building businesses, emotional wellness, and more! We both share such a passion for bringing people together in person to connect, learn, and grow together. Pull up a chair with us and tune in!

xo, Kristen

Join our final girls' workshop of the year this Saturday, November 9th: Love Others - A Confident Friendship Workshop! Sign up here

Want to build your daughter's self-esteem in just 5 minutes a day? Grab my free guide here!

See more from Kristen Cantrell here: https://heykristencantrell.com/

If your daughter is going to reach her dreams, she's going to need to take some risks...the good kind! ;)

If you've ever tried so hard to talk her into doing something she was scared of (that you knew would be good for her) don't miss this episode. I'm breaking it all down for you into 3 simple steps!

xo, Kristen

Here is my Class Pass referral link - one of my favorite things when it comes to exercising: try for free and get 20 bonus credits!

Get started with my free guide: 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day

Join our last local workshop of the year here! For girls in 4th-6th grades: Love Others: A Confident Friendship Workshop

If you have a daughter who struggles with perfectionism, you need these parenting hacks to help her reframe the way she thinks about failure! From redefining the word itself, to a failure style pop quiz, to teaching her to change her thoughts, to some impactful failure "fixes"...I've got you covered!

xo, Kristen

Next Step: Get my "5 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day" free guide! Resources (meanttobeme.org)

This episode is close to my heart, and I feel so strongly about sharing what I've learned about seeking help from mental health professionals over the years. If you've ever wondered when it's needed, how to determine which professional is the best fit for your situation, and what your role as a parent will be, do not miss this listen! 

xo, Kristen

Resources - 

Mini-Course for Moms: Raising Girls With Confidence (meanttobeme.org)

Life Coach for Girls: Ashley Rogers Life Coaching – Find your strength and confidence!

Child Psychiatry: Mesquite Valley Integrated Health (mesquite-health.com)

Taking a (fall) break from our regular topics and sharing all about our recent adventures in London, Paris, and Switzerland. If you want to learn more about travelling with points, lessons I learned when going to multiple countries, and hear some magical moments...listen in!

xo, Kristen

Links from the episode -

All About Travel Points: Follow Annie!

Fave Hotel Ever: Great Scotland Yard

Must-stay in Switzerland: Airbnb in Altdorf

New here? Get started with my free guide: Resources (meanttobeme.org)

Wrapping up our series on resilience by talking about the importance of strong relationships...friends, family, and mentors, and how to help your girls create healthy connections that will support them through the hard times. Hope you've learned a ton these past few episodes and that you can take one simple action to help your daughter build her resilience! 

xo, Kristen

Our final fall workshop for tween girls is on this very topic, which is oh so important! Sign up today to give your daughter the tools she needs to navigate ALL the friendship things!

Class Options (meanttobeme.org)

When I think of resilience, I think of my mom. As I was researching for this podcast series, I found myself wanting to ask her a lot of questions about her own resilience. Loved what I learned from her, and I think you will too. 

xo, Kristen

Our local workshop for tween girls in October is all about helping them reframe failure and how to bounce back when they do fail at something. Join us here!

Class Options (meanttobeme.org)

Listen in to find out exactly how you can help strengthen the traits your daughter needs to be able to overcome setbacks and how to create simple habits to build her resilience muscles over time. 

xo, Kristen

To dive deeper into helping your daughter be able to change her thoughts and manage her emotions, this mini course for moms was created just for you!

Raising Girls With Confidence (meanttobeme.org)

In this first ever podcast series, we will be diving deep into the science of resilience and why it's the ultimate goal for our girls! Tune in to find out what it means, why it matters, and what traits we can watch for in our girls to spot it so we can help it grow. 

xo, Kristen

New here? Get started with my free guide below!

5 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day

Want a fun activity to do with your daughter to map out her goals for the year? If you're feeling inspired, these confidence maps are the perfect way to discover her strengths, values, and passions to live the adventure she was meant for. (And you'll love creating one for yourself too!)

xo, Kristen

Get the printables here: Choose Your Adventure Mini-Lesson

Local friends: Join us for our last in-person session this February!

We ALL want our girls to be their authentic selves, but it's tricky during the tween and teen years when the desire to "fit in" is so strong. These tips will help you along this journey of helping your daughter truly be who she is meant to be...herself! 

Ready to take that first step? Tune in and get started. 

xo, Kristen

Check out our digital resources here (including the free guide and the DIY Choose Your Adventure mini-lesson): Resources (meanttobeme.org)

Sign up for this Saturday's local confidence workshop for 4th-6th grade girls here: Class Options (meanttobeme.org)

Have you ever felt frustrated that you've worked SO hard to tell your daughter how amazing she is, only to have her not believe you and care more about what her friends say? You're not alone! 

This episode will give you the 3 steps of what to do next, and I promise it's one that will bring you some peace and hope along the way!

You're doing amazing and she's so lucky to have you.

xo, Kristen

Local friends: our Fall Confidence Classes start September 7th! We'd love to be a part of your village by having your 4-6th grade daughter join us.

Class Options (meanttobeme.org)

You've probably heard about the importance of one-on-one time with your kids, but did you know it's foundational for building their self-esteem? And did you know it can be fun and pretty simple to work it into your life? Tune in to hear three of the ways that are working for me!

xo, Kristen

For more help on this topic, you'll love my "5 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day" Guide

Get your FREE GUIDE here!

When we watch our girls go through such big waves of emotions, it can feel confusing and overwhelming to know what to say, when to step back, and how to help. I've simplified it to three steps that are honestly such gamechangers, so don't miss this one! This is truly one of the most important episodes yet.

xo, Kristen

For more help on this topic check out my mini course: Raising Girls With Confidence (meanttobeme.org)

Whether it's her weight, her skin, her hair, etc. this is something we all experience and it can be heartbreaking to hear. Get the framework for exactly what to say to get her on the path to loving herself!

xo, Kristen

If you're local, join our girls workshop this Saturday on this important topic! Class Options (meanttobeme.org)

Choosing the right extracurricular activities for your daughter can be a big confidence booster, but you might be forgetting these three important things to consider! Listen in to help you make the best choices possible!

xo, Kristen

Sign your daughter up for an extracurricular that checks the emotional health box with our local workshops!

https://meanttobeme.org/class-options

A top struggle girls tell me about is dealing with friends. A top struggle moms tell me about is wishing their daughter didn't want to "fit in" so badly. This episode will help with both of these and is one you don't want to miss! 

xo, Kristen

For a safe space where your daughter will feel belonging and connection, plus learn more - join us!

Class Options (meanttobeme.org)

This time of year can bring anxiety for girls...and us moms! Listen in to discover what you can do to build her up as you prep for a new school year. We've got this!

xo, Kristen

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Get the Back-to-School Confidence Guide here! Resources (meanttobeme.org) 

Join me on a journey to discover your strengths, values, and passions to live the adventure you were meant for. Then find out how to do the same for your daughter to live her most confident life too!

xo, Kristen 

Mentioned in this episode:

- VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Reports | VIA Institute

- Get the Choose Your Adventure Mini-Lesson here: Meant To Be Me 

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.

- 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%

If you've ever doubted the impact you can have on raising  your daughter with resilience and self-worth, this episode is for you. 

Listen in to find out just how much power you have and how simple it can be!

xo, Kristen

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.

- 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%

One of the things I love most about this time of year is taking the time to look back on the previous year. You'll learn why it's important, how simple the process can be, hear my highlights both personally and for Meant to Be Me, and be inspired with a fun way to help your daughter reflect on her own year. 

This episode will help you lay the foundation to move forward with confidence this year!

xo, Kristen

Be sure and grab my free guide and join my email list to hear about what's NEW this year! 5 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day

Want to give your daughter a boost of confidence to start off 2025? Last Chance to attend one of our local workshops!

If you aren't local, be sure and check out our online option here: Raising Girls With Confidence

Looking for an affordable way to workout at your favorite places this year? (Use my referral link to get 20 bonus points!) Get the ClassPass app for a 2 week free trial!

Want to travel more this year for way less? Follow Follow @letstraveltalk on Instagram

If you want to get a head start on helping your daughter map out her year with confidence, grab this DIY lesson! (I'll be walking you through it in next week's episode.) Choose Your Adventure - Confidence Maps

These are 4 thoughts you will love having in your toolbox to boost not only your daughter's self-worth but her mental health as well.

Hear how I work them into my daily routines for an easy, yet powerful impact!

xo, Kristen

Mentioned in this episode:

- Free download here Rainbow Thoughts Page

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.

- 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%

These simple, yet powerful research-based tips will give your daughter a quick win with her self-esteem.

Listen to find out what you may already be doing to help her and to see what else you can add to your routines!

xo, Kristen

Free Workshop for Moms - April 7th, 2026

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!

Why confidence? Why tween girls? And why are we meant for this? Get all these answers and more in this introduction episode.

Join me as we learn how to build confidence in both ourselves and our girls. Let's do this together!

xo, Kristen

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.

- 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%

Happy New Year! If you want a stronger connection with your tween or teen daughter this year but have a busy schedule, you will love these simple yet incredibly impactful tips.

Download the free guide that goes along with this episode to go even deeper and for a cute printable to remind you: Get it here

xo, Kristen

Local friends - our February confidence workshops for girls in 4th-6th grades are filling! Grab your daughter's spot to give her a great start to the new year: Sign up here

This time of year seems to bring more opportunities to compare ourselves to others in what we are doing, giving, and receiving. If you could use some reminders and strategies to stay focused on your own beautiful life, and to help your daughter do the same, don't miss this one.

I'm also sharing my thoughts on New Year goals that I think will be a breath of fresh air for you.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season!

xo, Kristen

For an incredible opportunity to give to a family right here in our Meant to Be Me community, read more here: Support Dayton's Journey to Live Fully

What if I told you in just a few minutes a day you could strengthen the connection and emotional health in your family, with your daughter, and in yourself? I recently gave a presentation on this topic, and it really resonated with everyone there, so I wanted to share it with you! Listen in and maybe this will be something you'll want to incorporate in your own homes for 2025. Grab the cheat sheet below too!

xo, Kristen

Get your free Daily Gathering Cheat Sheet here! Resources

Want to build your daughter's self-esteem in just 5 minutes a day? Grab my free guide here!

Join us in February 2025 for our first girls' confidence workshop session of the year! Sign your 4-6th grade daughter up here!

Grab your daughter and tune into this episode together! I invited my 12-year-old to be on the podcast and we had a great chat! If you want a good starting point for discussion with your daughter about confidence, mental health, and loving yourself, this is it. 

xo, Kristen

For more ways to connect with your daughter: FREE GUIDE: 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day

Registration for our next session of local girls' confidence workshops just opened: Join us in February!

Best Christmas Show in AZ: 37th Annual Spirit of Christmas presented by Tempe Dance Academy | Chandler Center for the Arts

We all know gratitude is powerful, but did you know it plays a huge part in getting out of those comparison traps that our daughters can easily fall into?

Tune in to find out why comparison happens, how it affects our girls, and some simple ways you can use gratitude to help her!

xo, Kristen

Gift Idea for Local Girls: Class Options Save big this week with BOGO for you and a friend on our February All-in-One Session! Just sign up like normal, send me your friend's name/email, and split the tuition!

Gift Idea for YOU: Raising Girls With Confidence Use code BLACKFRIDAY to save $50 on my mini course for moms!

Local Parenting Workshop: Join us! The Family Factor Tickets, Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

This is a challenging, yet such an important topic to talk to your girls about. Let's talk about what the definition of bullying is, how to help your daughter stand up for herself and others, and when you might need to get involved. We'll also chat about the role that building her self-esteem plays in all of this, and I've got a fun game for you to practice role-playing with!

xo, Kristen

Want some simple ways to build her self-esteem? Grab my free guide here!

Favorite Gift Idea for Building Confidence through Connection: Our Parent + Child Connection Journal: Spark Creativity, Start Convers – Promptly Journals (They are the lowest price I've ever seen right now!)

Stone Catchers Game Idea: Teaching Our Kids to be Stone Catchers - Brooke Romney Writes

Ahh if you're currently going through this with your daughter, I feel you. Whether she's not being included, feeling like she doesn't belong, or struggling with loneliness, it's one of the hardest things for our mom hearts to watch. And sometimes the mama bear inside of us wants to come out. Tune in to hear me break down a popular social media post on this topic that offers a different perspective we can try that can be SO helpful.

xo, Kristen

Get started with your free guide & Choose Your Adventure Mini-Lesson here.

Great parenting follow! Original author of the Instagram post.

Are you struggling to find the right way to communicate with your daughter when all you want is for her to confide in you, believe what you tell her, and to strengthen your connection along the way?

I feel you! And once I figured out how to change the way I communicated, things got better and better. 

I promise it's possible for you too!

xo, Kristen

To strengthen these communication skills even more, you will love my mini-course for moms: Raising Girls With Confidence

Download my free parenting guide here: 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Just 5 Minutes a Day

Let's catch-up! Join me for a "Life Lately" episode where I'm sharing what's been happening in our lives, with a focus on the real and sometimes bumpy road of confidence – the struggles and the wins. Tune in for a dose of relatability and some fun updates!

xo, Kristen

Get started today with my free guide: Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

Calling local BOY moms! Here's the website for the confidence program I just learned about: Impact 1 Training

Sharing a quick, vulnerable story with you about a powerful way to teach your daughter about confidence. (And what mistake you might be making!)

xo, Kristen

Get started today with my free guide: Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

Just a few more days to join us and grow your daughter's confidence while strengthening your connection! In case you're wondering if this will be a good fit for you and your daughter, this episode is for you.

xo, Kristen

Join here to save 50% through Monday, March 24th only! Meant to Be Confident

In this episode I'm taking you step-by-step through the most important things to teach your daughter when it comes to building a beautiful foundation of confidence and self-esteem. The impact this framework has had on me, my girls, and the tons of girls who have experienced our local workshops is something I'm so grateful for. And now I can't wait for you to have it as well!

xo, Kristen

Final Chance to save 50% when you join the Meant to Be Confident Online Course by March 24th! Sign up here!

This episode is close to my heart as I'm sharing how this emotional health journey has been for my family. Listen in to learn two of the top ways I've worked to build my daughters' self-esteem that have made the biggest impact. And I'll share with you how you can do the same!

xo, Kristen

Registration is OPEN for my new Meant to Be Confident Online Course for Moms and Tween Girls! If you want to grow a deeper connection with your confident daughter in 4 weeks, join us and save 50% this month only. - All the details here!

Don't have my popular free guide yet? 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day

By understanding the challenges of raising tween girls, we can better support them and give them the tools they need. Our parenting role starts to shift during these ages, but they still need us more than ever! If you're feeling overwhelmed, I've got some good news: by focusing on just ONE thing during these years, it will have a positive impact on all the other struggles. 

xo, Kristen

Registration is OPEN for my new Meant to Be Confident Online Course for Moms and Tween Girls! If you want to grow a deeper connection with your confident daughter in 4 weeks, join us and save 50% this month only. - All the details here!

Don't have my popular free guide yet? 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes a Day

We want to support our girls through their big emotions, but we often find ourselves reacting to them which is not helpful! I'm sharing my best secrets to staying calm and how to help your daughter do the same, so don't miss this one!

xo, Kristen

*NEW! Meant to Be Confident Online Course - Grow a Deeper Connection with Your Confident Daughter in Just 4 Weeks! Founding Member Limited Time Pricing - open now through 3/24- All the details here!

Episode 19 - Worried About Your Daughter? When to Seek Professional Help

Download my free parenting guide here: 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Just 5 Minutes a Day

Ahh it is so frustrating when our girls start caring more about what their peers think than what we are trying SO hard to instill in them! Don't give up though. Listen in to understand why this happens and how to make sure those seeds of self-worth you are planting in her grow into something beautiful!

xo, Kristen

Download my free parenting guide here: 5 Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Just 5 Minutes a Day

Get the book mentioned in the podcast here for more ideas to incorporate with your girls: How to Raise Remarkable Kids Without Talking to Them - (Amazon Affiliate Link)

If your daughter is struggling with going back to school, you need these tools! This episode is packed with simple, actionable ways for you to boost her confidence during a time when she really needs it. From helping with her thoughts and feelings to self-worth and friendship issues - it's all here. And chances are, you could use these tools to help with your own anxieties about the new school year. I've got you both.

xo, Kristen

Mentioned in this episode:

- Get the guide that goes along with this episode for scripts of what to say, fun printables, object lesson/role plays, and more! Back-to-School Confidence Boost

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.

- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites summer boredom activities. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to practice calming strategies daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%

You're doing all the right things to build her confidence, yet she's still trying to "change herself" to fit in with friends. You're not alone in this struggle! Tune in to find out why this is happening and what you can do to help anchor your daughter from drifting too far from who she is meant to be.

xo, Kristen

Get My Favorite Travel Card (Sapphire Preferred) to adventure with your daughter: 

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Listen to the Confidence Map podcast episode: 

Episode 5

Join the mother/daughter experience to build a stronger connection with your confident daughter in just 3 weeks.

Join Meant To Be Confident Here

Get started with my FREE guide:

Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

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

Favorite Summer Boredom Activity: (Use code KRISTENARNETT to save 10%) - My girls have learned to hand letter from these books, and I love the focus they have on mental health. 

Mindful Lettering Workbooks

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 recent 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 in a way that works.

xo, Kristen

NEW One-on-One Coaching - I'd love to support you in your specific struggles you're having with your daughter. Book Your Call Here

Have you ever projected your past insecurities and fears from your teen years onto your girls, when in fact, they don't have the same struggles? This is so common. Listen in to hear some examples of how this might be showing up in your parenting, when it's not helpful, and what to try instead.

xo, Kristen

Favorite Summer Boredom Activity: (Use code KRISTENARNETT to save 10%) - My girls have learned to hand letter from these books, and I love the focus they have on mental health. 

Mindful Lettering Workbooks

Join the mother/daughter experience to build a stronger connection with your confident daughter in just 3 weeks.

Join Meant To Be Confident Here

Get started with my FREE guide:

Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

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

This one might surprise you because it's sooo easy to forget about: taking care of YOU. After my therapist reminded me of this last week, I knew I needed to record an episode about it. This is an especially important concept for us moms to remember during the summers when we are pulled so many directions with our kiddos!

xo, Kristen

Get started today with my free guide: Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

One-on-One Coaching - I'd love to support you in your specific struggles you're having with your daughter. Book Your Call Here

Mindful Lettering Workbooks (Use code KRISTENARNETT to save 10%) - My girls have learned to hand letter from these books, and I love the focus they have on mental health. Such a great calming tool and activity for the summer!

It literally breaks our hearts as moms when we hear our girls say they're ugly, fat, etc. and our default reaction is to tell them how beautiful they are. However the timing of when we tell them that matters, as well as what we say before and after. Listen in to hear the framework for exactly what to say when this happens in your home so you're prepared to respond in a way that builds both connection and confidence.

xo, Kristen

LAST CHANCE to join Summer Confidence Camp for local tween girls June 16-19th! Learn more and grab her spot here. 

Get started today with my free guide: Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

One-on-One Coaching - I'd love to support you in your specific struggles you're having with your daughter. Book Your Call Here

Have you ever felt pressure to make your summer look like everyone else's? Tune in to hear my approach to the summer slowdown, and also why it's the best season to build up your daughter's confidence! (All while making space to take care of yourself too.)

xo, Kristen

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