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About The Confidence Loop
Self-esteem and confidence touch every part of a child’s life—how they make decisions, navigate daily experiences, and grow into their full potential. As parents and caregivers, we have the privilege (and responsibility) of guiding our kids, leading by example, and creating a positive, supportive environment where they can thrive. That’s exactly why I started The Confidence Loop—to offer support in raising the next generation of confident, self-aware, and emotionally intelligent kids.​
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Here, you’ll find resources for children, caregivers, and parents alike. Whether it’s through blog posts, free downloads, my children’s book, or the accompanying activity books and journals, there are tools and inspiration for everyone on this journey.​
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So, what's behind the name?
I'm glad you asked! The name "The Confidence Loop" is built around two powerful ideas—two “loops” that create positive, lasting change.
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The Individual Loop:
Confidence is built one step at a time. For a child, it might start with trying something new or setting a small goal. At first, they might feel nervous, but as they start to see progress, those feelings shift to pride and accomplishment. When others notice and offer encouragement, that feedback reinforces their self-belief, and they’re inspired to keep going.
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This cycle—building confidence, taking action, and gaining positive feedback—keeps growing stronger with each loop. It’s how kids discover the amazing freedom and joy that comes with believing in themselves. (And it works the same for parents, too!)
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The Community Loop:
Here’s where the magic happens: confidence is contagious. When one child exudes healthy self-esteem, it sparks something in others. In a supportive community, kids inspire each other to step out of their comfort zones, share their successes, and build each other up.
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This ripple effect leads to stronger connections, more positive interactions, and greater success for the group as a whole. With every turn of the loop, confidence spreads from one child to the next, creating a wave of encouragement and growth.
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Why We're Here
I know this isn’t easy work—it’s a big task, but it’s one I believe is possible with enough like-minded parents and caregivers working together. That’s why I'm so happy you’re here!
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Meet Kim
Kim Farrell is the award-winning author of Proud to Be Me, a children's book about confidence, diversity, and acceptance. She is also the creator of The Confidence Loop, a publishing imprint and blog that promotes healthy self-esteem in children. As a wellness program coordinator, mental health advocate and writer, she has published an array of articles on various health and wellness topics, in addition to several short stories. But her most prized accomplishment to date is becoming a mother to a beautiful baby boy named Tyler in 2022.​
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Kim lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, son, and dog, who have all been sources of inspiration and support throughout the process of publishing her first children’s book. When she is not working, writing, or cleaning up poop, you can find her hanging out with her family, creating Pinterest-fail home decor, or wandering aimlessly around Target (with coffee in hand).
More From the Author:
I’m so glad you are here and I’m grateful that you are interested in learning a little more about me. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Education from West Chester University, and by day I am a writer and an account manager of corporate wellness programs. But my most important titles are mental health advocate, animal lover, friend, sister, daughter, wife and mom.
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As a writer, I have written various articles related to health and wellness, several short stories, and countless tid-bits that I have yet to share with the world. I’ve always been intrigued by the world of children’s books, but when my son came into the world last year, I knew it was time to take the plunge. The truth is, this book and vision have lived in my heart for a very long time, but I've only recently gained enough confidence in myself to bring them to life. It's taken a lot of courage and introspection to reverse a lifetime of perfectionistic thinking and self-consciousness.
And that brings me to why I created Proud to Be Me and The Confidence Loop. Doubt, self-consciousness, uncertainty... these are all natural emotions for humans to experience from time to time, especially during the delicate (often tumultuous) adolescent years. They cannot be entirely avoided. But they have the power to cause long-term damage and heartache if we do not learn how to respond to them. It is my hope that with a little love, knowledge, and guidance, we can help children overcome these kinds of feelings more swiftly by recognizing and understanding them at a young age. And, who knows? Maybe we can encourage our kids to turn their big ideas into reality sooner rather than later. Because why wait? If we love, respect and value ourselves at our core, then what is there to truly fear about chasing our dreams and living our most authentic lives?
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The Confidence Loop is not only the publishing imprint I created for my own books, but it is also a space where I share resources to help parents and caregivers achieve their goals in raising confidence and emotionally intelligent children. On my blog, I share my recommendations on other great children’s books, random musings about life, and advice about parenting based on my own research. However, full disclosure, I am not and will never pretend to be an expert! I'm just a mom who is learning as I go and sharing what I learn. I can only speak from my own experiences, but if I share even one thing that resonates or helps another person out there, it will be worth it!