How to Raise a Confident Child

parents help break down tasks into easily accomplishable goals

Perseverance is an essential skill to instill in a child at a young age, whether they’re trying to get to the finish line during a round of Mario Kart , learning how to use a pencil correctly, or throwing a football

gives your child a taste of success, as well as a structure they can use throughout their life to help strengthen their confidence and reach their dreams.

Not only will that help them taste what success is like on their own (and show them that you have confidence in their ability), but it also helps parents manage their own anxieties

it may help them discover a different solution to reaching their goal—and it might even encourage them to redouble their efforts in the future, which will also help them become resilient adults.

when a child’s talent grows in a field they’re passionate about, it’s a natural boost to their self-esteem.

You wouldn’t say anything mean to your kids when they struggle or make a mistake, so don’t speak that way about yourself either.