{"id":9002,"date":"2024-10-31T09:54:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T09:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/?p=9002"},"modified":"2024-10-31T09:54:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T09:54:55","slug":"7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Behaviours You Didn&#8217;t Know Ruin Your Child&#8217;s Confidence"},"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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#1_Over-Criticism_When_Feedback_Becomes_Harmful\" title=\"1. Over-Criticism: When Feedback Becomes Harmful\">1. Over-Criticism: When Feedback Becomes Harmful<\/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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#2_Helicopter_Parenting_The_Damage_of_Over-Protection\" title=\"2. Helicopter Parenting: The Damage of Over-Protection\">2. Helicopter Parenting: The Damage of Over-Protection<\/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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#3_Comparison_A_Fast_Track_to_Low_Self-Worth\" title=\"3. Comparison: A Fast Track to Low Self-Worth\">3. Comparison: A Fast Track to Low Self-Worth<\/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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#4_Negligence_Dashing_Your_Childs_Spirit\" title=\"4. Negligence: Dashing Your Child\u2019s Spirit\">4. Negligence: Dashing Your Child\u2019s Spirit<\/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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#5_Projecting_Your_Fears_and_Wishes_Burdensome_Heritage\" title=\"5. Projecting Your Fears and Wishes: Burdensome Heritage\">5. Projecting Your Fears and Wishes: Burdensome Heritage<\/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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#6_Setting_Unrealistic_Expectations_The_Confidence-Killer\" title=\"6. Setting Unrealistic Expectations: The Confidence-Killer\">6. Setting Unrealistic Expectations: The Confidence-Killer<\/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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#7_Lack_of_Encouragement_Unrealised_Potentials\" title=\"7. Lack of Encouragement: Unrealised Potentials\">7. Lack of Encouragement: Unrealised Potentials<\/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\/7-behaviours-that-ruin-your-childs-confidence\/#Key_Takeaways\" title=\"Key Takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever watched a glassblower blowing their breath through the tube into the molten glass to create something elegant and practical? That\u2019s you whispering into your child\u2019s ears, and <\/span><b>your words can crush or bolster their confidence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, follow these seven tips to nourish your children and empower them with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Over-Criticism_When_Feedback_Becomes_Harmful\"><\/span><b>1. Over-Criticism: When Feedback Becomes Harmful<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9003\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Over-Criticism.jpg\" alt=\" Over-Criticism\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Over-Criticism.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Over-Criticism-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Over-Criticism-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/01-Over-Criticism-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a fine line between giving feedback and criticising. The common belief is telling what\u2019s right or wrong and sometimes going the extra mile by explaining why.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>three-stage <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santanderopenacademy.com\/en\/blog\/tecnica-sandwich.html\"><b>Sandwich Model<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a popular approach to giving feedback. You start with a <\/span><b>positive comment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gently <\/span><b>address the problem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and end the feedback with <\/span><b>another positive comment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let\u2019s go over an example.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c(1)That\u2019s so sweet of you to care for your little brother. (2) Let\u2019s stay out of his way the next time he wants to stand on his feet to see if he can take some steps. (3) I\u2019m sure he appreciates his lovely sister\u2019s assistance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could have simply said, \u201cHoney, let go of your little brother; he can do it himself,\u201d but would it have been as effective as the former feedback?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Helicopter_Parenting_The_Damage_of_Over-Protection\"><\/span><b>2. Helicopter Parenting: The Damage of Over-Protection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9005\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Helicopter-Parenting.jpg\" alt=\"Avoid overprotecting your child\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Helicopter-Parenting.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Helicopter-Parenting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Helicopter-Parenting-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02-Helicopter-Parenting-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistakes are an essential part of the learning process. Sometimes, these mistakes cause embarrassment, and sometimes they inflict physical pain. After all, it\u2019s how we grow up to become independent adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s impossible to protect your child from all wrong and consequent harm, and even if it were possible, you would have robbed your children of a first-hand life experience. Y<\/span><b>our job as a parent is to ensure these mistakes turn into learning opportunities <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rather than an alibi for oppression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead,<\/span><b> let your child deal with their challenges, but be reachable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in case they need your assistance. This way, you encourage them to be more independent and become better problem solvers. These ten tips can help you<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anxietycentre.com\/articles\/10-ways-to-avoid-overprotecting-children\/\"><b>stop overprotecting your child<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Comparison_A_Fast_Track_to_Low_Self-Worth\"><\/span><b>3. Comparison: A Fast Track to Low Self-Worth<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9006\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"Don't compare your child to other children\" width=\"411\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Comparison.jpg 411w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Comparison-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/03-Comparison-150x224.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the many similarities in our needs and desires, every one of us is unique; every one of us can make the world a little more colourful. However, <\/span><b>we need to learn that being different is praiseworthy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you compare your child to a sibling, a playmate, or anyone else, you convey a message to your child that you want them to be less like themselves and more like others. <\/span><b>The comparison makes them feel inadequate and doubt their self-worth.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, celebrate their achievements, and if they\u2019re feeling blue at times, bring up their strengths and try to teach them that not everyone has it all! You can find <\/span><b>7 Ways To Embrace Your Child&#8217;s Uniqueness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Negligence_Dashing_Your_Childs_Spirit\"><\/span><b>4. Negligence: Dashing Your Child\u2019s Spirit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9007\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Negligence.jpg\" alt=\"Make time for your child\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Negligence.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Negligence-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Negligence-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/04-Negligence-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all need attention to various degrees, but this need to be seen and appreciated is more vital in children. Drawing a crooked circle with other crooked lines inside is an accomplishment for a child, so celebrate it and recognise their efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect, talk and play with your child. This is a common explanation of the scientific term, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developingchild.harvard.edu\/science\/key-concepts\/serve-and-return\/\"><b>serve and return<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These <\/span><b>responsive relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shape your child\u2019s mind and pave the way for their development and well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Projecting_Your_Fears_and_Wishes_Burdensome_Heritage\"><\/span><b>5. Projecting Your Fears and Wishes: Burdensome Heritage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9008\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Projecting-Fears.jpg\" alt=\"Don't transfer your fears to your child\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Projecting-Fears.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Projecting-Fears-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Projecting-Fears-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/05-Projecting-Fears-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must accept your child\u2019s individuality and free will. Stop trying to make your child an enhanced version of yourself. Your child will more likely become who you are than what you want them to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Carl Jung <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(psychiatrist and psychoanalyst): &#8220;<\/span><b>Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not by his talk.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imposing your fears or desires onto your child may <\/span><b>damage their self-esteem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>induce anxiety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stress, <\/span><b>destroy their sense of self<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and eventually <\/span><b>impede their emotional development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heatherhayes.com\/parental-projection\/\"><b>Parental Projection<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Setting_Unrealistic_Expectations_The_Confidence-Killer\"><\/span><b>6. Setting Unrealistic Expectations: The Confidence-Killer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9009\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Unrealistic-Expectations.jpg\" alt=\"Set proportionate expectations\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Unrealistic-Expectations.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Unrealistic-Expectations-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Unrealistic-Expectations-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/06-Unrealistic-Expectations-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your expectations from your child should align with your efforts to create an environment where they can (1) <\/span><b>find their passion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and (2) <\/span><b>access the means of realising their talents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can ensure your expectations are realistic by talking regularly with your child about their goals and interests. Moreover,<\/span><b> age is a substantial factor in setting expectations.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your expectations must align with your child\u2019s capabilities in their developmental stage. Click on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorethemparenting.com\/how-to-set-expectations-for-your-kids-and-improve-child-behavior\/\"><b>How to Set Expectations for Your Kids<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Lack_of_Encouragement_Unrealised_Potentials\"><\/span><b>7. Lack of Encouragement: Unrealised Potentials<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9010\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Encouraging-children.jpg\" alt=\"Encourage your child to step out of comfort zone\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Encouraging-children.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Encouraging-children-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Encouraging-children-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/07-Encouraging-children-450x301.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Motivation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the fuel for achieving your goals with more convenience. There are many things that children don\u2019t like to try. Maybe it\u2019s a brand new experience that they avoid because it scares them somehow, or it\u2019s something they\u2019ve already tried but didn\u2019t like despite the benefits, like eating vegetables or getting a shot. You can use these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/biglifejournal.com\/blogs\/blog\/encourage-child-to-try-new-things\"><b>7 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Try New Things<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s worth mentioning that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1080\/15534510.2010.517282\"><b>strategic self-anticonformity<\/b><\/a><b> (SSA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, more commonly known as <\/span><b>reverse psychology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can occasionally be used to encourage your child to do something. When used frequently, it loses force and may even make the child more defiant (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reverse<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reverse psychology).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9026\" src=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Infographics.jpg\" alt=\"7 toxic behaviours that ruin your child's confidence\" width=\"920\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Infographics.jpg 920w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Infographics-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Infographics-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Infographics-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ostado.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Infographics-450x265.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, once your child realises that what you\u2019ve pushed them to do is for their benefit, they <\/span><b>trust <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you more and more, which makes your job easier as a parent to help your child spread their wings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To conclude, as a caring parent, you should consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistakes are learning opportunities; don\u2019t reprimand your child for their mistakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn the distinction between feedback and criticism and use each appropriately and adequately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t make every decision for your child. Let them explore the life and make their own decisions. Otherwise, they\u2019ll grow dependent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t compare your child to others; celebrate their uniqueness and create a nourishing environment where they can be what they want.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your child\u2019s opinion and let them make decisions around the house. Let them know their ideas matter in talk and action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your children be what they desire, not what you want them to be.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children need the motivation to realise their potential. Learn how to encourage them to achieve what they desire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever watched a glassblower blowing their breath through the tube into the molten glass to create something elegant and practical? That\u2019s you whispering into your child\u2019s ears, and your words can crush or bolster their confidence. So, follow these seven tips to nourish your children and empower them with confidence. 1. 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