My little girl is one to sit back on the sidelines, observe, take it in, and then maybe dip her toe into the water. Sometimes, but not always, she lacks the confidence to try new things. But slowly, each day, with a little encouragement, her confidence is building. She is slowly beginning to take a few risks.
For some kids, it can be harder to help them build their confidence and self esteem. Some kids need a little extra guidance along the way to empower them to be okay within themselves.
Here are 5 ways you can help build confidence in your child:
1. The power of praise – it is endless the amount of praise you can give a child, like sitting quietly when asked, or putting on their own shoes. A simple praise are the building blocks to empowering children with the ‘I can do it’ attitude.
2. Give them responsibilities at home – children from a young age crave responsibility, they need it and want it. They want to be seen that they can help. Packing up toys when they have finished, helping take things to the table before dinner, or making their bed in the morning, are all simple and powerful responsibilities.
3. Model positive self-talk – how you talk to yourself is very powerful. Be mindful of how you talk to yourself if you make mistakes. Teach children to be mindful how they talk to themselves and help them find an alternative language.
4. Allow them to make mistakes – by letting your children fall over and get back up allows them to begin to believe in themselves and know that mistakes are okay. Don’t be scared to let your child climb the monkey bars and fall down. It is all about taking risks, trying new things and empowering them to try again.
5. Focus on their strengths – don’t get caught up in their negatives and faults. Focus in their strengths, what they are good at and the improvements they have made.
Parents are the most powerful people in children’s lives. What you do and don’t do can make all the difference in children’s lives.
And remember, time is the key. Don’t rush children, don’t push them, and remember, when you believe, they do too.
How do you help build confidence in your children?
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