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Ways to Build Confidence in Kids Self-confidence originates fromaperception of competence — or, to put it more simply,childrendevelop confidence not because family and friends praisethem, butbecause of their own accomplishments. As a preschoolteacher, Iwatched many children became more confident andself-assured asthey learned and completed new tasks and goals. It’sonly naturalthat as parents you want to instill confidence in yourkids.Confident children believe in themselves and are able to facenewchallenges without fear—essential factors for a happyandfulfilling life. Although each child is different, there are afewgeneral guidelines you can follow to build your kids’confidence.Make time for play Playtime is one of the bestinvestments you canmake in your child. The hours you spend playingwith your childrenshow them that they are valuable and worth yourtime. Focus yourattention on your child during play. Children areperceptive andwill know if your mind is elsewhere. Dedicateyourself to the gamethat you and your child are playing. Thatshared imagination bringsyou closer together and lets your childknow that you’re listeningto them. The life of a preschool teacheris a hectic one, and Ioften spent time multitasking. However, whenit came to playtime, Igave the kids my full attention and jumpedinto their play withboth feet. The bonds I shared with my studentswere often builtduring this important time together. Provide themwith small jobsChildren need opportunities to display their skillsand feel thattheir contribution is valued. At home, this meansasking them tohelp with household chores such as: Setting the table• Setting thetable • Tidying up toys • Dusting • Sweeping •Vacuuming • Doingthe dishes • Sorting or folding laundry • Washingthe car •Gardening Consider your child’s interests and give them ajob thatlets them feel useful and successful. If your child isproud oftheir ability to organize, ask them to put toys away indesignatedareas. When a child accomplishes a task, they feelconfident. Whentasks start to lose their fun appeal, work with yourchildren. Ithelps them to learn that sometimes, work comes beforeplay. Givethem your attention Three Important Things: 👍 how toraiseconfident kids ⚡ how to help a child with low self esteem 🦄raisingconfident kids I can’t stress enough how important it is tomaketime to give your child your full attention. Much likeplaytime, itboosts your child’s feelings of self-worth by sendingthe messagethat you think they’re important and valuable. Here area fewsimple tips for building confidence while giving your kidsyourattention: Make eye contact so it’s clear that you’rereallylistening to what they’re saying. If your child needs totalk, stopand listen to what they have to say. They need to knowthat theirthoughts, feelings, and opinions matter. Help them getcomfortablewith their emotions by accepting them without judgment.By doingso, you validate those feelings and show that you valuewhat theyhave to say. Share your own feelings to help them gainconfidencein expressing their own. Provide encouragement oftenThink aboutthe last time someone acknowledged your hard work andtold you theybelieved in you. That kind of encouragement not onlygives adultsthe kind of confidence boost they need to keep going,but it alsobuilds the best kind of confidence a child can have.There’s a bigdifference between encouragement and praise. Onerewards the personwhile the other rewards the task. Praise can makea child feel thatthat they’re only worthwhile if they do somethingflawlessly.Encouragement, on the other hand, acknowledges theeffort. The mainfeatures of Building Confidence For Kids are 💪 howto buildconfidence in kids 💪 building confidence in kids 💪 selfesteem inchildren 💪 self esteem for kids