Parenting is filled with plenty of joyous moments, and just as many challenges!
Every parent wants to do the best for their children; to raise them to be strong, confident individuals with their own minds.
From that precious newborn stage to the toddler years, right through to school age, it’s a wonder watching your child’s personality develop.
In this blog, we’re going to share five tips on how to raise confident children. We hope you find it useful.
Five ways to boost your child’s confidence
1. Lead by example
Many of the most important lessons your children will learn in their early lives will come from you.
One of the best ways to teach them to be confident is to exhibit confidence yourself.
This doesn’t mean that you have to be perfectly together all the time - we’re all human! It just means that you should show your child that you’re confident just the way you are.
By showing your child that you accept yourself, you’ll show them how to accept themselves.
2. Let them try (and fail!)
Nowadays, there is an astonishing range of activities, groups and clubs available to our children.
Maybe you have an idea about the kind of activities you’d like them to try, or maybe you’re not so sure. Although it’s definitely our role as parents to guide our children, it’s also important to let them explore new things and experience unfamiliar environments.
Kids clubs and activities, whether it be sports, music, dance or anything else, help immerse your child in new settings and meet new people.
By allowing your children to try a range of new things, you’re helping them find their strengths and build self-esteem.
If they show an interest in something, make sure to let them explore.
Do they become curious when you’re preparing a meal in the kitchen? Let them help with the cooking!
Are they interested in reading or a particular game? Give them the space to explore it more.
Conversely, it’s also important to listen to your children when they decide a certain activity or pastime isn’t for them.
Note that this isn’t the same as letting them simply give up without trying, but it’s about letting them step away from certain activities they’re less fond of and redirect that time towards finding new passions.
3. Share the importance of responsibility
Teaching your child to be responsible and caring is a really important part of their childhood development.
These lessons can be taught in so many different ways, and one quick Google search will pull up endless blog posts and articles each with their own view of the “best” way to raise a responsible child.
Remember though, every parent has a different style. So it’s important to find something that works for you and your family.
Even simple methods such as having your child help with a chore around the house can help teach them the importance of responsibility and lending a helping hand.
It will boost their confidence to feel involved and that their contribution is appreciated and valued.
4. Let their mistakes be a lesson
One tricky thing about raising independent children is learning to relinquish control as they grow in confidence.
Wanting to protect your child from everything and anything they might face out in the world is an internal struggle that every parent faces.
Letting your child figure things out for themselves and make mistakes is incredibly hard, but it’s an important part of their development.
5. Always remind them how loved they are
Constantly reminding your child that you love them just the way they are, whether through words or actions, will give them a sense of security and peace of mind.
Your child just wants to make you proud, so it’s important that they know you’ll be proud of them no matter what!
Making sure they have someone close to them that they know they can always depend on will give them the freedom to go out into the world with confidence.
Tips on how to raise confident children
Hopefully, you’ve found some of this advice about how to raise confident children useful?
Are there any more tips you think we should include? Either way, let us know by commenting below!
