Confidence

Confidence isn't something children are born with - it's something they build over time through love, encouragement and opportunities to grow.  Here are a few ways to help your child develop confidence:

• Encourage effort, not just results - Praise their hard work and persistence, not just the outcome.

• Let them mahe decision - Give them age appropriate choices to build independence.

• Allow mistakes - Teach them mistakes and failure are apart of the learning process, not something to fear.

• Model self confidence - Show them what it look s like to believe in yourself.

• Listen and validate - Let them know their thoughts and feeling matters.

• Give them responsibilities - Small tasks help them feel capable and valued.

Confidence comes from feeling loved, supported and capable.  The more we empower children, the more they'll believe in themselves!

(Insight from Dr Aliza Pressman shared at @raisinggoodhumanspodcast)