5 Things Your Daughter Might Be Feeling This Summer—But Doesn’t Know How to Say

On this week’s episode of the Raising Confident Girls podcast, host Melissa Jones explores the emotional landscape many girls quietly navigate during the summer months. While summer is often portrayed as a carefree, joyful time, Melissa reveals the hidden emotions that can arise beneath the surface—like missing friends, struggling with boredom, feeling pressure to have a “perfect” summer, and seeking more independence. Tune in to discover:

• The surprising emotional struggles girls may experience during summer—and why they often go unspoken.
• How to spot the signs your daughter may be feeling disconnected, bored, or overwhelmed.
• Simple ways to create meaningful connection during summer downtime.
• Tips for navigating your daughter’s desire for more independence without losing emotional closeness.
• Why open communication and small, consistent moments of presence can build lifelong confidence.

Whether your daughter is soaking up the sunshine or wrestling with internal pressure and emotional ups and downs, this episode offers the guidance you need to support her with empathy and clarity.

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