{"id":8977,"date":"2025-01-16T08:19:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=8977"},"modified":"2024-11-24T07:20:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T07:20:41","slug":"how-to-build-confidence-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Strategies for How to Build Confidence in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#The_Link_Between_Confidence_and_Self-Esteem\" title=\"The Link Between Confidence and Self-Esteem\">The Link Between Confidence and Self-Esteem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#Create_a_Supportive_Environment_that_Empowers_Your_Childs_Growth\" title=\"Create a Supportive Environment that Empowers Your Child\u2019s Growth\">Create a Supportive Environment that Empowers Your Child\u2019s Growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#2_Encourage_Confidence-Building_Behaviours\" title=\"2. Encourage Confidence-Building Behaviours\">2. Encourage Confidence-Building Behaviours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#3_Be_a_Role_Model_for_Confidence\" title=\"3. Be a Role Model for Confidence\u00a0\">3. Be a Role Model for Confidence\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#4_Let_Your_Child_Explore_Their_Interests\" title=\"4. Let Your Child Explore Their Interests\">4. Let Your Child Explore Their Interests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#5_Help_Your_Child_With_Emotion_Regulation\" title=\"5. Help Your Child With Emotion Regulation\">5. Help Your Child With Emotion Regulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#6_Teach_Your_Kids_Coping_Strategies\" title=\"6. Teach Your Kids Coping Strategies\">6. Teach Your Kids Coping Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#7_Teach_Them_to_Be_Assertive_not_Aggressive\" title=\"7. Teach Them to Be Assertive, not Aggressive\">7. Teach Them to Be Assertive, not Aggressive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#8_Praise_Effort_Not_Just_Results\" title=\"8. Praise Effort, Not Just Results\">8. Praise Effort, Not Just Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#9_Encourage_Them_to_Take_Risks\" title=\"9. Encourage Them to Take Risks\">9. Encourage Them to Take Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#Mistakes_That_Undermine_Childrens_Confidence\" title=\"Mistakes That Undermine Children\u2019s Confidence\">Mistakes That Undermine Children\u2019s Confidence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/how-to-build-confidence-in-children\/#Build_Confidence_FAQ\" title=\"Build Confidence FAQ\">Build Confidence FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a parent, you want all the things best for your child. Academic success is no exception. You want your child to be confident enough to overcome challenges with ease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A child is lost without confidence and self-esteem. They might have bad feelings towards learning, school, or social life. How to fix that? How to build confidence in children? Let\u2019s find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Link_Between_Confidence_and_Self-Esteem\"><\/span><b>The Link Between Confidence and Self-Esteem<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-esteem is the way <\/span><b>we feel and think about ourselves.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Self-esteem has a significant influence on confidence. High self-esteem contributes to increased confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to increase your child&#8217;s self-esteem is positive reinforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As children develop new skills, achieve set goals, and get positive reinforcement, they have more positive feelings towards themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confident children share similar traits. The most prominent ones are <\/span><b>believing in themselves.<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Supportive_Environment_that_Empowers_Your_Childs_Growth\"><\/span><strong>Create a Supportive Environment that Empowers Your Child\u2019s Growth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A positive environment allows your child to express themselves without the fear of being judged. What can you do? For starters,<\/span><b> accept their feelings.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There might come a time when you feel you don&#8217;t understand your child&#8217;s feelings. That&#8217;s okay. What matters more is validating their emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, <\/span><b>express your love and admiration openly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &#8216;Your kids need to know that you love them, regardless of their achievements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great thing is to <\/span><b>avoid comparisons<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Comparing your child to others only hurts their feelings and leads to lower self-esteem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your children <\/span><b>opportunities to receive positive and constructive feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This could be regarding their hobbies, education or schedules.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our expert tutors at <\/span><b>Ostado <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help your children build confidence by giving them <\/span><b>personalised attention <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and constructive feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a supportive and positive learning environment, your child can grow to their full potential. To find your perfect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/\"><b>online tutor,<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we offer <\/span><b>free trial sessions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Encourage_Confidence-Building_Behaviours\"><\/span><strong>2. Encourage Confidence-Building Behaviours<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are those confidence-building behaviours that allow your child to spark confidence? Let&#8217;s take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage independence.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give them opportunities to solve their problems. Provide them with the necessary tools and guidance, but avoid intervening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Help them set achievable and realistic goals.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be regarding their hobbies, skills they wanna learn or school grades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage positive statements.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach your child the value of believing in themselves. Phrases like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I can do hard things<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; instead of &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;m not good enough<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; go a long way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your child know that with effort, anything is possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Be_a_Role_Model_for_Confidence\"><\/span><strong>3. Be a Role Model for Confidence\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children imitate their parents and carers. <\/span><b>They learn by watching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can not expect your child to become more confident by saying so. You need to believe in yourself and show your child that you are confident about your abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Have your own goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pursue them and let your kids see your efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gain more insight, watch this YouTube video by Dr Ivan Joseph about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/w-HYZv6HzAs?si=FlqNVMlNjnkmKWLj\"> <b>The Skill of Self Confidence<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Let_Your_Child_Explore_Their_Interests\"><\/span><strong>4. Let Your Child Explore Their Interests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This one is a great strategy to boost your child&#8217;s self-esteem and follow-up confidence. Personal interests give your child<\/span><b> a sense of ownership of learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>What are your child&#8217;s interests?<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To find out, observe your kid&#8217;s behaviour and favourite games.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to them and provide the necessary opportunities and tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Help_Your_Child_With_Emotion_Regulation\"><\/span><strong>5. Help Your Child With Emotion Regulation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children need help to understand their emotions. Understanding emotions promotes better reactions towards emotions, known as emotion regulation. How to do that?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a tricky process, depending on your child&#8217;s age. Preschoolers and teenagers all have diverse levels of understanding of their feelings. Below are helpful strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be an active listener.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Label the emotions.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Detect the feeling of emotions.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Normalise that having emotions is part of being human.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Validate their emotions.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Teach them how to cope with their emotions and feelings.<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H_O1brYwdSY\"> <b>5 Incredibly Fun GAMES to Teach Self-Regulation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> video has great tips for different age groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>What to avoid? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to emotion regulation, things you shouldn&#8217;t do are as important as the steps above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Don&#8217;t dismiss their emotions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instead of saying, &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t be sad<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; let them know that what they&#8217;re feeling is okay and that you&#8217;re there for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Teach_Your_Kids_Coping_Strategies\"><\/span><strong>6. Teach Your Kids Coping Strategies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstacles are a part of life. No matter what you do, your children will face some challenges along the road. <\/span><b>Confident kids overcome challenges with persistence.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help them to break down their problems into manageable chunks. Remind them it&#8217;s okay to ask for help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity is one of the best coping strategies. Encourage and provide your child\u2019s favorite activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, a simple breathing exercise can go a long way. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/\"><b>Headspace <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an excellent tool for that. The app has mindfulness activities for kids of three different age groups\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Under 5\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>6\u20138<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>10\u201312<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Teach_Them_to_Be_Assertive_not_Aggressive\"><\/span><b>7. Teach Them to Be Assertive, not Aggressive<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear communication is the essence of any relationship. <\/span><b>Assertiveness is the skill of clear communication <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of feelings, opinions and thoughts. It needs honesty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skill leads to children being able to speak up for themselves. However, there&#8217;s a thin line between assertiveness and aggression. Assertive communication isn&#8217;t offensive. Below are examples of assertive traits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ability to say no.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negotiate.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strong relationships.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disagree respectfully.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, children learn by seeing. Assertiveness training programs can help you build up the skill and help your child become more confident. For more information, take a look at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revolutionlearning.co.uk\/courses\/assertiveness-skills-training-course\/\"> <b>Revolution Learning<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Praise_Effort_Not_Just_Results\"><\/span><strong>8. Praise Effort, Not Just Results<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to build confidence in a child at school? <\/span><b>Admire their effort.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being helpful for your child&#8217;s mental health, praising efforts helps them <\/span><b>focus on learning instead of worrying over the result.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you are helping your child to become more motivated. They won&#8217;t easily get discouraged by setbacks. You are teaching them a valuable lesson on <\/span><b>persistence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the key to achievement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make things clear, admire their effort, not their IQ or talents. Instead of saying, &#8220;Y<em>ou are so smart<\/em>,&#8221; try, &#8220;<em>I feel proud of you for trying to solve that problem.&#8221;<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4.jpg\" alt=\"how to build confidence in children do's and don'ts\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Orange-Green-Retro-Motivation-Tip-Dos-and-Donts-Instagram-Post-4-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Encourage_Them_to_Take_Risks\"><\/span><strong>9. Encourage Them to Take Risks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy risk-taking is a part of growth, with no age limit! Encourage your kids to step out of their comfort zone and explore their interests. By doing so, you are also helping them to develop problem-solving skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind your kids it&#8217;s about<\/span><b> learning, exploring and trying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s not about becoming number one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to build a child&#8217;s confidence? Take them on a tour around the world (not in a literal sense)! Visit art galleries, museums, and the playground, and go on nature walks. Help them find what they enjoy and provide the opportunity to explore more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_That_Undermine_Childrens_Confidence\"><\/span><b>Mistakes That Undermine Children\u2019s Confidence<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some habits can have the opposite effect of building confidence. Here\u2019s what to avoid:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overprotecting<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage independence. Provide your support when they ask.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shaming or criticising<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on constructive feedback. Always admire their effort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting unrealistic expectations<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Setting unrealistic expectations<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opt for age-appropriate and interesting projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-246__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Confidence_FAQ\"><\/span>Build Confidence FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8981\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8981\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to build confidence in kids?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Talk to them, and be an active listener. Provide a positive environment with positive reinforcement. Help them identify and express their emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-8982\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-8982\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How to build self-confidence in a child?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Encourage them. Teach them to focus on positive things. 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