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5 Simple Strategies To Help Build Confidence in Children

Updated: Dec 15, 2021

Children have a lot of hurdles to overcome in their lives, and it is important that they have the right level of confidence to do so. Developing a child's self-esteem is very important for them to feel good about themselves. It can also help them prepare for the future. Here are 5 simple steps that parents can do to boost their child's confidence.


Always make time:

It is important that you make time for your child every day. Doing this will help build their self-esteem and confidence. Another way to build their confidence is by taking them to an event or activity that will allow them to show off their skills like a talent show, dance class, soccer game, etc.. It's also helpful if the parent does something with the child as well so they know it's not just about showing up in front of other people and being judged.



Don't be too hard:

Being too strict on your child may cause them to feel like they are not doing anything right, which in turn will affect their self-esteem. Being too easy on them may also lead to poor morals and a lack of motivation for growth or personal improvement. It is important that parents strike an appropriate balance between making sure the rules are followed and providing encouragement so children can be successful at home as well as school.



Lead by example:

One of the traits that your child will most likely learn from you is self-esteem. One of the easiest ways to instill this confidence is by always appearing confident in front of your child. This can be done through positive affirmation and showing a sense of humor when things don't go as planned or are not going according to plan, which also helps build trust with them so they know what's expected out their parents and how much support they'll get if something goes wrong.



Watch out for signs on bullying:

Due to the prevalence of social media, bullying is becoming more prevalent. It is believed that this behavior is one of the easiest ways to lower a child's self-esteem. There are many signs that your child may be being bullied and it is important that you monitor their behavior. Signs include: increased time on devices (smartphones or computers), decreased participation in activities with friends, constantly checking phone for texts/phone calls from peers, exhibiting new behaviors like not wanting to talk anymore about certain subjects because they're embarrassed by what others might say online or offline; experiencing anxiety among other things such as bedwetting which can indicate low self esteem and depression could also lead children into engaging in risky behaviors like substance abuse just so they feel better.



Set responsibilities and be realistic:

It is extremely important that parents set realistic responsibilities for their kids. The easiest way to start is by focusing on the small tasks that can be done with minimal effort. Once they can handle these, they may want to start adding additional responsibilities.


As children get older, it is time to make them more responsible. One idea is to get them a pet. This will teach them about the importance of taking good care of their pets. It will also help them develop a better sense of responsibility.





You might be worried about your child’s self-worth and self-confidence. But, it doesn’t have to be that way forever. Without the confidence building block, your child will most likely be lost once they start experiencing the real world. This is because without this, the easiest tasks in life can be made much harder.


While it is important to build a child's self-esteem, remember the tips and tricks mentioned in this post as it will help guide you through the process.



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