Research shows confident kids have improved school performance, less anxiety, increased resilience, and healthier relationships. So, how do you boost your child’s confidence? Here are 10 ways:
- Assign Household Chores: Giving your child responsibilities around the house will help them feel a sense of accomplishment and competence.
- Allow Mistakes: Allowing mistakes helps your child learn to bounce back or build mental strength to do better next time.
- Identify Triggers: react to your child’s emotions develop their emotional intelligence and self-esteem. Help your child understand how they feel so they have an easier time dealing with their emotions in the future.
- Give Power: Your child has control of their power. Encourage your child to take positive action. When kids recognize their choices, they will feel more confident in their ability to create a better future for themselves.
- Guide Your Child: Allow your child to experience challenges. This allows them to develop confidence in their ability to deal with challenges.
- Set Realistic Expectations: Realistic expectations will help your child feel they are good enough.
- Discipline: Discipline gives your child confidence that they can make healthier choices in the future. If your child made a bad choice, it does not make them a bad person.