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How to Raise a Confident Child
Before writing this section, I spread my data all over my dining room table and asked myself this question: What do parents experience as the most vulnerable and bravest thing that they do in their efforts to raise Wholehearted children? I thought it would take days to figure it out, but as I looked over the field notes, the answer was obvious: let
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Since many video games don’t come with manuals or tutorials anymore, they’ve become great self-esteem building tools as kids have to teach themselves how to play (and ultimately win) – this builds up their self-confidence
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Here is another simple mantra for you: Children need to take risks. You might need to repeat this to yourself on multiple occasions. Too many parents instinctually resist the idea.
Esther Wojcicki • How to Raise Successful People
sometimes we are held back by our own insecurities. As parents, this is one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome, but we’re all capable of treating our children respectfully if we keep the basics in mind. Honor their wishes and interests, which may be different from our own. Challenge them to be their best at whatever activities they choose.
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