Raising Confident Girls with Melissa Jones
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!
Episodes
166 episodes
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...
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...
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, Melis...
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...
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 a...
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 cam...
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...
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 proble...
Pep Talk: When Summer Doesn't Feel the Way You Imagined
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 h...
When Your Daughter Sees Everyone Hanging Out — Except Her
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores a situation many girls face during the summer: feeling left out when they see friends spending time together without them.Melissa explains why these moments...
Pep Talk: Why Your Daughter Suddenly Wants to Talk at Bedtime in the Summer
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores why so many girls suddenly open up at bedtime and what these late-night conversations can tell us about emotional trust and connecti...
When Your Daughter Seems Different Right After School Gets Out
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores something many moms notice when school ends: their daughter suddenly seems different. Maybe she's moodier, more emotional, more withdrawn, or surprisingly happier ...
Pep Talk: When You Can See What She’s Capable Of — But She Can't Yet
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones offers encouragement for parents navigating the difficult moments when their daughter doubts herself, gives up easily, or struggles to see he...
When Your Daughter Says “I Can’t” — but You Know She Can
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about those frustrating moments when your daughter says, “I can’t”—whether it’s homework, sports, trying something new, or even something she used to do with ease.
Pep Talk: When You’re Trying to Help — but Worried You’re Making It Harder for Her
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones offers compassionate encouragement for parents reflecting on the moments they wish they had handled differently.Melissa explores how e...
When Your Daughter Doesn’t Want to Go — and You’re Not Sure Whether to Push Her
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores one of the most difficult parenting decisions—what to do when your daughter suddenly doesn’t want to participate in something she used to love.Whether it’s ...
Pep Talk — When It Feels Like She Turns It Back on You
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores what’s really happening underneath those emotionally charged moments when your child says things like, “This is all your fault.”...
When Your Daughter Blames You — and How to Respond Without Getting Defensive
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores one of the most emotionally charged moments in parenting—when your daughter blames you for something that didn’t go the way she hoped.In those moments, it’s...
Pep Talk: When It Feels Like You’re Trying to Connect — and It’s Not Landing
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones talks about the quiet parenting moments that can leave you wondering if your attempts to connect with your daughter are even making a differe...
The Car Ride After a Hard Day — What to Say (Without Shutting Her Down)
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores a moment every parent recognizes—the quiet, uncertain space after your daughter has had a hard day.When she seems withdrawn or not quite herself, it’s easy ...
Pep Talk: When You Wish She Could See Herself the Way You Do
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones dives into those difficult parenting moments when your daughter says something about herself that feels completely untrue—and how to respond ...
When Your Daughter Doesn’t See What’s Great About Her
Welcome back to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones gently explores a challenge many parents quietly worry about—when their daughters begin comparing themselves to others and start to feel like they’re not enough.It’s...
Pep Talk: When Your Daughter Says Something That Isn’t True — But Feels Real to Her
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores how parents can navigate the challenging moments when their daughters express feelings that may not reflect reality—but feel complet...
When Your Daughter Says “No One Likes Me” — And You Don’t Know What’s Actually True
Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, your host Melissa Jones explores a moment that can tug at any parent’s heart—when your daughter says something like, “no one likes me.”It’s natural to want to quickly reassure or corre...
Pep Talk: When You Can’t Fix What Happened at School
Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday, an episode of Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones shares compassionate guidance for navigating your child’s emotional moments at school with connection and care.When your child is over...