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!
Raising Confident Girls with Melissa Jones
When Your Daughter Says, "I'm Bored"—But That's Not What She Really Means
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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.
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