Raising Girls Episodes

In this episode, Carmelita welcomes Nicole from Family Story to discuss the concept of family privilege and the importance of broadening our understanding of what constitutes a family. Together, they explore the societal, cul...

What woman hasn’t disliked part of her face at some point? My nose is too big. I don’t like my profile. My forehead is too big. I wish my lips were fuller. Val Monroe, former beauty editor for O, The Oprah Magazine and write...

Resilience – we know we all want our kids to have it. But what is it really, and how do we foster it in our kids? In this episode of Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them, Host Carmelita Tiu chats with Dr. Kate Lund, Psy.D., author ...

(Encore of Episode 05) “I’m Speaking.” We all remember that magical, kick-ass Kamala Harris moment, right? We encourage our daughters to be assertive, share their stories, and speak up. But when we teach them that interrupti...

Ever wish you had a magic spell that would guarantee your daughter turns into a brave and confident woman? An “abracadabra” to ensure she grows up to be bold and powerful, in the best way? While sadly there’s no such thing, ...

Episode 42 is all about fundamental LGBTQ concepts, and ways we can support our kids and others who may be on their own journey, discovering who they are. Elaine Farris joins host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu and shares: What the defi...

In Episode 41 of Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them , Cai Graham chats with host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu about connecting with our tweens and teens, and coping. Some highlights: The importance of being vulnerable in front of their ki...

Self-Harm and kids. What parent isn’t struck with anxiety when they think of their child contemplating self harm? What leads to self-harm becoming an option? (Warning: this episode discusses self-harm from an educational per...

Ok, who of us hasn’t cringed a little bit, thinking about "having the talk" with your kids? Why does this awkwardness exist, and can we make it less awkward for our kids, so there’s a healthier dialogue about sex and bodies ...

What woman hasn’t disliked part of her body, or all of her body, at some point in her life? That is a problem. Diet culture, thin ideals, and ever-changing and unattainable beauty standards – these are self-esteem sabotaging ...

What woman hasn’t disliked part of her body, or all of her body, at some point in her life? That is a problem. Diet culture, thin ideals, and ever-changing and unattainable beauty standards – these are self-esteem sabotaging ...

Alicia Haywood, Executive Director of iSpeakMedia, chats with host Carmelita Tiu and unpacks what media literacy is and explains how we can build media literate kids (it’s easier, in some ways, than you think)! She shares: Qu...

If you’re like me, you believe on some gut level that burying and ignoring your emotions isn’t healthy - and the research continues to back that. A study from the University of Texas found that when we avoid our emotions, we’...

April is sexual assault awareness month -- a reminder to acknowledge and support survivors, advocate for further awareness, and educate ourselves and our kids. While we know what sexual assault is on some visceral level, I wa...

Host Carmelita Tiu tells the story of the worst/best valentine she ever received, and shares the truths she wants to share with her daughters, especially around this time of year. Comments? Email her at knowthembethemraiseth...

Have you ever thought about how the art in museums, our monuments, and public art – are mostly made by and for men? And did you know that underrepresentation can foster feelings of inferiority and perpetuate implicit biases? ...

Mean girls. Queen bees. Wannabes. We've all felt or witnessed the ups and downs of female friendship, especially during those tween and teen years. In this episode, author Jessica Speer chats with host Carmelita Tiu, and ex...

Charlsey Childers, self-worth and confidence coach, is back with more actionable advice and wise words to help moms bolster their self-worth and raise confident daughters. Check out Charlsey's previous episode here: Women, Se...

Can you relate to this? You have so much to be grateful for - good relationships, a good job, good friends, good health. But still, you don’t feel happy -- you don't feel like you’re enough. In this episode, Charlsey Childe...

Ever wish you had a magic spell that would guarantee your daughter turns into a brave and confident woman? An “abracadabra” to ensure she grows up to be bold and powerful, in the best way? While sadly there’s no such thing, ...

Do you say no, then feel guilty? Or maybe you say yes, then feel resentful? These feelings are part of the important but difficult task of setting and managing boundaries. Join host Carmelita Tiu as she chats with author an...

“I’m Speaking.” We all remember that simple-yet-powerful Kamala Harris statement, right? We encourage our daughters to be assertive, share their stories, and speak up. But when we teach them that interrupting is impolite and...

Have you noticed a confidence dip in your tween or teen girl? You aren’t dreaming...it’s a real thing. Today's article, " 5 Steps to Helping Our Daughters Grow Up With More Confidence ," comes from Briana Beazley. Briana is f...

Getting your tween or teen to talk to you can be notoriously difficult. We’re all used to one-word answers and hearing “fine” when we ask how they’re doing. In this episode, host Carmelita Tiu reads "How to Get Kids to Open U...