Why is it that some people seem to be born with a natural confidence and others have to work to get it? I have no answers for that question but as my fellow educators will attest, confidence is a huge boost for academic, social/emotional and career success. Here are 25 ideas to boost your child’s confidence.
1.Ensure they know your love is unconditional
2.Give age appropriate responsibilities around the house
Address them by their name
Give them “special tasks” to help you
Join their play and let them lead
Focus on improving your own confidence
Ask them for advice or their opinion
8.Make special time together
Let them make age appropriate choices
Set aside time to give them undivided attention
11.Encourage them to try theater or a performance class
12. Give specific praise
13. Let them overhear you speaking positively about them to others
14.Resist comparing them to others
15.Practice positive self talk with them
16.Hang their portraits or artwork around the house
17.Teach them how to set and achieve goals
18.Encourage them to try new things to develop new skills
19.Help them discover their interests and passions
20.Help them overcome their fear of failure
21.Encourage them to express their feelings
22.Make sure they know you are upset with their choices, not who they are
23.Surround them with positive, confident people(including their friends)
24.Create a Wall of Fame to recognize their achievements
25.Shower them with hugs
When I talk to kids about their relationships with their parents the number one thing that comes up is: “My parents don’t spend time with me, they are always too busy.” This time with kids goes by too fast, even a few minutes of focused time is cherished by your children. Take the time.
Mrs. Fayette
mfayette@rochester.wednet.edu
360-858-1825
