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Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about the complicated feelings that can come up when your daughter sees someone else get something she wanted. Whether it’s a friend making the team, a best friend spending more time with someone else, or another girl receiving recognition, Melissa shares why jealousy isn’t always about wishing someone else didn’t have something—and how it can reveal disappointment, fear of losing a friendship, or questions about whether she’s enough. Tune in to discover: Why your daughter can genuinely be happy for a friend and still feel disappointed for herselfHow jealousy can show up as negative comments, withdrawal, or worries about being replacedWhy acknowledging your daughter’s feelings doesn’t mean excusing unkind behaviorHow to help her separate what happened from what she’s telling herself it means about her worthWhat you can say when she’s struggling with jealousy, disappointment, or changes in a friendshipWhy the goal isn’t to raise girls who never feel jealous, but girls who can understand their feelings and choose how to respondThis episode is a reminder that another girl’s success doesn’t make your daughter less valuable, less likable, or less deserving of good things. You don’t have to rush to fix her feelings or turn every disappointment into a lesson. You can help her make sense of what’s underneath the jealousy, treat others with kindness, and remember that there’s room for more than one girl to shine. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about what happens after you lose your patience with your daughter and find yourself replaying the moment, wishing you had handled it differently. Melissa shares why one hard parenting moment doesn’t have to become a judgment about the kind of mom you are—and how repair can matter just as much as getting the moment right the first time. Tune in to discover: Why you can have a completely valid reason to be frustrated and still wish you had responded differentlyHow to apologize for the way you handled a moment without taking back a boundary that still needs to standWhy your daughter may not be ready to repair at the exact same moment you areHow adding a “but” to an apology can get in the way of genuine repairWhy one moment you regret doesn’t have to become the story you tell yourself about your parentingThis episode is a reminder that repair doesn’t have to go perfectly to matter. You can own your part, give your daughter room to have her feelings, and keep going. You don’t have to be a perfect mom—you just have to keep showing up, connecting, and trying again. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about what happens when your daughter asks, “Mom, what do you think I should do?” and how sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is pause before giving her your answer. Melissa shares why asking, “What are you leaning toward?” can give your daughter space to hear her own thoughts and begin trusting her own judgment. Tune in to discover: Why your daughter’s question may not always mean she wants you to make the decisionHow asking what she thinks first can help you understand what she actually needsWhy letting her make age-appropriate choices doesn’t mean stepping away as a parentHow to respond when your daughter listens to your advice but chooses differentlyWhy making mistakes can be an important part of learning to trust her own voiceThis episode is a reminder that your daughter can value your guidance while also learning to trust herself. Sometimes, before you give her your answer, the most powerful thing you can give her is a chance to hear her own. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about what to do when your daughter takes something personally that seems small to you. Whether it’s a friend walking past her, a teacher correcting her, or a comment she can’t stop thinking about, Melissa shares why you don’t have to understand why something hurt before you can acknowledge that it did. Tune in to discover: Why acknowledging her feelings doesn’t mean agreeing with her interpretationWhat to say instead of “It’s not that big of a deal”How listening first can help you understand what she actually needsWhy resilience isn’t about never being bothered—it’s about learning what to do with those feelingsHow to give your daughter space to process, gain perspective, and decide when to let something goThis episode is a reminder that sometimes your daughter doesn’t need you to make the moment smaller. She may simply need you to see that it mattered to her and give her room to figure out what comes next. Melissa also shares a personal update from Be You Brand Live and her chapter in Be You Brand, Volume 3, “The Moment Someone Sees You: How Belonging Changes Everything.” Proceeds from the book help support scholarships for girls through Girls Positivity Club. KINDLE: Read Be You Brand, Volume 3 on Kindle PAPERBACK: Get Be You Brand, Volume 3 in paperback Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores what it really means for your daughter to feel seen. Drawing on her own childhood experiences and nearly three decades of working with girls, Melissa shares why noticing your daughter doesn't mean assuming you know what's happening inside her. Instead, she encourages parents to pay attention, make space for their daughters to define their own experiences, and notice the strengths and qualities they may not yet see in themselves. In this episode, we explore: • Why noticing a change in your daughter's behavior isn't the same as knowing what it means • How parents can notice when something feels different without immediately assuming something is wrong • Why sitting alone, being quiet, or having a difficult moment doesn't always mean your daughter is struggling • How to listen to your daughter's experience before jumping in to solve or fix it • Why not every hard feeling needs to be taken away—and how simply being there can help • The importance of noticing what's going right, including your daughter's courage, creativity, kindness, and the moments when she feels most like herself • How specific observations can give your daughter evidence about who she is and help her recognize strengths she may not see yet • What belonging really means—and why it's less about being included everywhere and more about having people and places where she can be herself Join Melissa for a thoughtful conversation about paying attention without overanalyzing, supporting your daughter without taking over, and giving her the powerful experience of being known for who she already is. Because sometimes the greatest gift we can give our daughters isn't telling them who they're supposed to become, but helping them learn to see the person they already are. Download the Quick Tips PDF of today’s episode for future reference. If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let’s work together to raise the next generation of confident girls. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores what to do when your daughter's closest friendship starts to feel different. Drawing on nearly three decades of working with girls, Melissa explains why a changing friendship doesn't always mean someone did something wrong or that the friendship is ending. She shares practical ways parents can listen, understand what their daughter is experiencing, and help her recognize when a friendship is still mutual—and when she may be working too hard to hold it together. In this episode, we explore: • Why parents shouldn't decide what a friendship change means before understanding what their daughter is experiencing • How different expectations about closeness can create hurt feelings between friends • Why helping your daughter name what she misses can clarify what's really bothering her • How to recognize the difference between a changing friendship and a pattern of behavior that repeatedly hurts your daughter • The difference between reaching toward a friend and chasing someone to choose you • How to help your daughter notice whether a friendship is giving something back to her • Why your daughter can care about a changing friendship while staying open to new and growing relationships • How parents can support their daughters without trying to fix the friendship or choose a replacement friend Join Melissa for a thoughtful conversation about helping your daughter navigate friendship changes with empathy, honesty, and self-respect—and learning that she can care deeply about someone without abandoning herself in the process. Download the Quick Tips PDF of today’s episode for future reference. If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let’s work together to raise the next generation of confident girls. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about one tiny word that can leave moms wondering what’s really going on: “Fine.” When your daughter gives you a short answer about her day, it can be tempting to ask more questions, fill in the gaps, or worry that something is wrong. Melissa offers a gentle reminder that sometimes fine really does mean fine—and that connection isn’t built by getting your daughter to tell you everything. Tune in to discover: Why “fine” doesn’t always mean your daughter is hiding somethingHow asking smaller, more specific questions can create easier openings for conversationWhy sharing something from your own day can invite connection without turning it into a strategyThe importance of giving your daughter space when she isn’t ready to talkWhy you shouldn’t measure your relationship by one quiet car ride or one short conversationHow ordinary, everyday moments can build trust and connection over timeThis episode is a reminder that you don’t need the perfect question or a daughter who tells you everything. Keep showing interest, keep listening when she opens the door, and let her know that when she has something to share, you’re there. Sometimes connection sounds like a long conversation—and sometimes it sounds like, “How was your day?” “Fine.” And that can be perfectly fine. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores one of the most important things every girl needs: a sense of belonging. Belonging isn't simply about having friends or being part of a group. Melissa shares what nearly three decades of working with girls has taught her about the people and places where girls feel comfortable being themselves, know they matter, and have room to grow. She also reminds parents that belonging can look different for every girl and can change as she grows. In this episode, we explore: • Why every girl needs belonging, whether she's struggling socially or thriving • The difference between having friends and truly feeling like you belong • Why belonging often takes time and may grow through small moments of connection • How the people, activities, and communities where girls feel they belong can change as they grow • The small signs parents can notice when a girl has found a place where she feels known, valued, and comfortable being herself • How parents can stay curious and listen instead of trying to create or control belonging for their daughters • Why healthy belonging can eventually inspire girls to help other girls feel included too Join Melissa for a thoughtful conversation about recognizing what belonging really looks like for your daughter and learning to notice the small moments that show her, "There is a place for me here." Download the Quick Tips PDF of today’s episode for future reference. If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let’s work together to raise the next generation of confident girls. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones reflects on a question so many moms quietly carry: Am I doing enough? After a meaningful conversation with her own mom, Melissa shares a perspective that may lift the weight many mothers have been carrying. She reminds us that the moments shaping our daughters most aren't usually the big, memorable ones—they're the ordinary, everyday moments of showing up with love, consistency, and grace. Tune in to discover: Why many moms may be measuring the wrong thingsThe lasting impact of everyday moments that often feel invisibleHow knowing they're deeply loved helps girls become resilient young womenWhy showing up, listening, and trying again matters more than getting everything rightThe encouragement every mom needs when she wonders if she's enoughThis episode is a gentle reminder that your daughter is unlikely to remember every detail of her childhood—but she will remember what it felt like to be loved, supported, and to know someone was always in her corner. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores one simple question many girls ask: "Can you ask for me?" Whether it's ordering food, asking to join a group, or speaking up in a new situation, our instinct as parents is often to step in and help. But Melissa shares why these everyday moments can become powerful opportunities to build courage, confidence, and self-advocacy. In this episode, we explore: • The difference between solving the problem and supporting your daughter through it • Why courage comes before confidence • Simple ways to help your daughter use her own voice while knowing you're beside her • Why celebrating bravery matters just as much as celebrating success • One question to ask before stepping in: Does she need my voice or my support? Join Melissa for an encouraging conversation about helping your daughter discover she can do hard things—one brave step at a time. Download the Quick Tips PDF from today's episode for future reference. If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them. Let's work together to raise the next generation of confident girls. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to another episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones shares a heartfelt story from the final day of camp, when a room full of imperfect Ferris wheels became a powerful reminder that our daughters are learning far more than the projects they're creating. Melissa explores how the everyday words we speak become the inner voice our girls will carry with them for years to come—and why noticing their effort matters far more than celebrating perfect outcomes. Tune in to discover: Why your daughter's inner voice is shaped through hundreds of everyday momentsHow praising perseverance, courage, and resilience helps build lasting confidenceWhy focusing on effort instead of perfection changes the way girls see themselvesThe simple question every parent can ask to help raise a confident, resilient daughterThis episode is a gentle reminder that while our daughters may not remember every conversation, they will remember how we made them feel. The words we repeat today can become the voice they rely on when life gets hard—and that may be one of the greatest gifts we ever give them. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores a question many parents quietly carry: Is she going to be okay? Through the story of a young girl returning to camp without her best friend, Melissa reminds us that confidence isn't about never feeling afraid—it's about taking the next step because someone you trust believes in you. Tune in to discover: Why confidence isn't the absence of fearHow reassurance helps girls build lasting courageThe important role parents play in helping daughters navigate challengesWhy the courage your daughter borrows from you today becomes the confidence she carries tomorrowThis episode is a reminder that your daughter doesn't need you to have all the answers—she needs to know you're with her, you believe in her, and she doesn't have to face hard things alone. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores one of the most bittersweet parts of parenting—watching your daughter become more independent. From walking into camp without looking back to confidently handling things on her own, these milestone moments fill us with both pride and unexpected sadness. Melissa shares why these emotions often exist side by side and offers a powerful reminder that your daughter's growing independence isn't a sign she's growing away from you—it's evidence of everything you've poured into her over the years. Tune in to discover: Why it's normal to feel both proud and emotional as your daughter becomes more independentThe difference between your daughter needing you differently and needing you lessHow your relationship evolves through each new season of motherhood and parenthoodWhy the everyday conversations, encouragement, and ordinary moments have been building her confidence all alongThis episode is a gentle reminder that you're not losing your daughter—you're growing into a new relationship with her. Every step she takes toward confidence is a reflection of the love, support, and belief you've given her from the very beginning. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores what your daughter might really be communicating when she says, “I’m bored.” While it can be tempting to immediately suggest an activity or solve the problem, Melissa explains that boredom is often about much more than having nothing to do. Sometimes it’s a request for connection. Other times it reflects difficulty getting started, adjusting after an exciting experience, or even emotions a child doesn’t yet have the words to express. In this episode, we explore: • Why “I’m bored” is often communicating a deeper need • How connection boredom can be an invitation to spend time together • Why some girls need help getting started after finishing an activity • How transitions from exciting events back to everyday life can trigger feelings of boredom • Why boredom can sometimes be a stand-in for emotions like disappointment, loneliness, or feeling unsettled • Simple conversation starters that help parents respond with curiosity instead of immediately fixing the problem • How slowing down and seeking understanding helps girls build emotional awareness and resilience Join Melissa for a thoughtful conversation about looking beyond the words “I’m bored” and discovering the needs, emotions, and opportunities for connection that may be underneath them. Download the Quick Tips PDF of today’s episode for future reference. If you know a parent who could benefit from this conversation, share this episode with them! Let’s work together to raise the next generation of confident girls. We are looking for special people like you to help send a Girl to camp this summer. If you feel it in your heart, please click the link here. Every donation, no matter the size helps! Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones shares a refreshing perspective on summer parenting and the pressure many parents feel to make every moment magical. Melissa explores how unrealistic expectations can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and why some of the most meaningful childhood memories are often found in the ordinary moments of everyday life. She offers encouragement to let go of comparison, embrace a slower pace, and focus on connection instead of creating the "perfect" summer. Tune in to discover: Why it's okay to let go of unrealistic summer expectationsHow ordinary moments often become the most meaningful memoriesWays to reduce the pressure to create a picture-perfect summerSimple reminders to focus on connection over perfectionThis episode is a reminder that your children don't need an extraordinary summer—they simply need you, your presence, and the everyday moments you'll share together. Melissa's Links: • Website • Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • LinkedIn