Title: How to Help Your Child Develop Self-Confidence
Headings: How to Help Your Child Develop Self-Confidence
How to Help Your Child Develop Self-Confidence
Tips and guidelines to foster self-confidence in your child
Make Frequent Deposits in their Self-Esteem Bank
Make Time to Play
Pay Attention to How Often You Praise
Wait Before You Offer Help
Embrace Risk-Taking
Check Your Confidence
Stop Saying “But”
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Content: How to Help Your Child Develop Self-Confidence
Raising Kids
How to Help Your Child Develop Self-Confidence
Tips and guidelines to foster self-confidence in your child
By
Sara Lindberg
Sara Lindberg, M.Ed., is a freelance writer focusing on mental health, fitness, nutrition, and parenting. Learn about our editorial process
Sara Lindberg
Updated on January 30, 2020
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Boost Their Self-Esteem
Make Time to Play
Pay Attention to Praise
Pause Before Helping
Embrace Risk-Taking
Check Your Confidence
Stop Saying “But”
Raising kids with enough self-confidence to not only survive but thrive, is a goal for many parents. And while the focus is primarily on “self,” parents do play a significant role in how a child develops competence and a strong sense of self, which is important for their health and psychological well-being. 1 ﻿
Knowing how to encourage your child, and staying clued in on what to say when they look to you for guidance, can mean the difference between a child who believes in themselves and one that often doubts their abilities. Here are some general guidelines you can follow to help your child develop self-confidence. Make Frequent Deposits in their Self-Esteem Bank
Self-confidence and self-esteem are often used interchangeably, but they don’t always mean the same thing. When you make a deposit in your child’s self-esteem bank, you are showing that you care and love them regardless of the outcome of their behavior. Some examples of this might be telling them how proud of them you are, or complimenting them on something they've created or accomplished. Showing that you'll love and appreciate them, no matter what will help your child build their self-esteem and feeling of self-appreciation.