68 - When You React Instead of Respond: How to Reconnect and Rebuild Confidence After the Messy Moments

2025-11-06

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Have you ever found yourself yelling, worrying, or handing out a consequence you instantly regretted? You're not alone. In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s really happening when our girls test boundaries, how our reactions impact their confidence, and how to repair those hard moments with honesty and love. You’ll learn: - Why testing limits is a normal part of her development - How to give yourself grace when you overreact - How to repair and reconnect after conflict - and empower her in the process This is one you don't want to miss. It's so importa...

Have you ever found yourself yelling, worrying, or handing out a consequence you instantly regretted? You're not alone.

In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s really happening when our girls test boundaries, how our reactions impact their confidence, and how to repair those hard moments with honesty and love.

You’ll learn:

- Why testing limits is a normal part of her development

- How to give yourself grace when you overreact

- How to repair and reconnect after conflict - and empower her in the process

This is one you don't want to miss. It's so important!

xo, Kristen

Mentioned in this episode:

- My Confidence Course for Girls/Moms: Get all the videos, activities, and tools to help your daughter build her confidence and your connection. I'm the teacher - you just get to sit back, learn, and connect! Join here → Meant to Be Confident

- Upcoming Local Workshop: Thought Power 11/15

Resources:

- FREE: Start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day

- 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%

- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!