Raising Confident Girls with Melissa Jones

Melissa Jones
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Growing up Melissa was no stranger to the self doubt that so many girls feel everyday! She felt invisible and lacking a safe space to confidently be herself. This feeling took her to hard places that she hopes no girl ever has to reach. However, this journey helped her find her purpose…teaching!Through 23 years of teaching, Melissa took her experiences and her passion for girls and launched The Girls Positivity Club!Once a small group of girls from her class, The Girls Positivity Club is now a global movement partnering with parents and their daughters to embrace who they are and learn how to stay positive amidst life's biggest challenges. Join Melissa every Tuesday on 'Raising Confident Girls' (A Girls Positivity Club Podcast) to talk about self care, positivity, raising confident girls, and practical lessons to integrate into your everyday! The Girls Positivity Club is spreading empowerment across the globe and you’re not gonna want to miss your chance to get on board!

  1. 22h ago

    Pep Talk: When “How Was Your Day?” Gets You “Fine” — Try This Instead

    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

  2. Aug 11

    Will She Feel Like She Belongs? 5 Things I've Learned After Nearly 30 Years Working with Girls

    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

  3. Aug 7

    Pep Talk: When You Wonder If You're Doing Enough

    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

  4. Jul 28

    When Your Daughter Says, "Can You Ask For Me?"

    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

  5. Jul 26

    The Voice She'll Carry With Her

    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

  6. Jul 17

    Pep Talk: Is She Going to Be Okay?

    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

  7. Jul 10

    Pep Talk: When Watching Her Grow Up Hurts a Little

    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

  8. Jun 30

    When Your Daughter Says, "I'm Bored"—But That's Not What She Really Means

    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

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Growing up Melissa was no stranger to the self doubt that so many girls feel everyday! She felt invisible and lacking a safe space to confidently be herself. This feeling took her to hard places that she hopes no girl ever has to reach. However, this journey helped her find her purpose…teaching!Through 23 years of teaching, Melissa took her experiences and her passion for girls and launched The Girls Positivity Club!Once a small group of girls from her class, The Girls Positivity Club is now a global movement partnering with parents and their daughters to embrace who they are and learn how to stay positive amidst life's biggest challenges. Join Melissa every Tuesday on 'Raising Confident Girls' (A Girls Positivity Club Podcast) to talk about self care, positivity, raising confident girls, and practical lessons to integrate into your everyday! The Girls Positivity Club is spreading empowerment across the globe and you’re not gonna want to miss your chance to get on board!

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