When Your Daughter Says “I’m Fine” — What It Usually Means and How to Respond

Welcome to Raising Confident Girls. In this episode, Melissa Jones explores a moment every parent knows well—the simple, loaded response: “I’m fine.” What sounds like reassurance often carries much more beneath the surface, especially in conversations between parents and daughters.

With compassion and insight, Melissa unpacks the many meanings behind “I’m fine” and why pushing past it too quickly can unintentionally shut communication down. She explains how timing, tone, and approach matter just as much as good intentions—and how trust is built not through interrogation or fixing, but through patience, presence, and emotional safety.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What daughters may really mean when they say “I’m fine”
• Why pressing for answers can sometimes increase emotional distance
• How timing and approach shape whether girls open up or shut down
• The importance of building trust without pressure or urgency
• How to create a safe space for honest, open communication
• What helps daughters feel understood rather than managed

Join Melissa for this grounding and reassuring conversation that invites parents to slow down, listen more deeply, and lead with empathy—so daughters feel safe enough to share what’s truly going on beneath the surface.

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