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.

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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 moments
• How praising perseverance, courage, and resilience helps build lasting confidence
• Why focusing on effort instead of perfection changes the way girls see themselves
• The simple question every parent can ask to help raise a confident, resilient daughter

This 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.

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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 fear
• How reassurance helps girls build lasting courage
• The important role parents play in helping daughters navigate challenges
• Why the courage your daughter borrows from you today becomes the confidence she carries tomorrow

This 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.

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