Md Altaf Hussain :
A kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new things because they’re scared of failing. Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child.
Self-confidence comes from a sense of competence. A confident child needs a positive and realistic perception of his or her abilities. This arises out of achievements, great and small. Your encouraging words can help develop this confidence, especially when you refer to your child’s specific efforts or abilities.
Love your child
This seems obvious, but it’s probably the most important thing you can give your child. Even if you do it imperfectly-and who doesn’t?-always dole out plenty of love. Your child needs to feel accepted and loved, beginning with the family and extending to other groups such as friends, schoolmates, sports teams, and community. If you yell or ignore or make some other parenting mistake, give your child a hug and tell her you’re sorry and you love her. Unconditional love builds a strong foundation for confidence.
Support their pursuit of a passion
Everyone excels at something, and it’s great when your child discovers that something. As a parent, respect and encourage your child’s interests-even if they don’t interest you. Praise your child when they accomplish something in their budding pursuits. If your son’s talent is playing guitar in a band, support his interest, as long as it doesn’t interfere with responsibilities like schoolwork. This doesn’t mean you give free reign for your teenager to stay out all night or smoke pot in your garage, which brings us to the next tip.
Shower them with hugs
Physical affection communicates love, acceptance, and belonging, making children happy and confident. Parents and teachers of younger children can give kids high fives, back pats, hair tousles, and lots of hugs to show that they are cared for and valued.
Encourage them to express their feelings
When you criticize or overlook a child’s feelings, he may feel that his emotions don’t matter and conclude that this means he doesn’t matter either.
Encourage children to express both positive and negative emotions, and help them talk through these emotions in a healthy manner.
Provide encouragement often
Think about the last time someone acknowledged your hard work and told you they believed in you. That kind of encouragement not only gives adults the kind of confidence boost they need to keep going, but it also builds the best kind of confidence a child can have.
There’s a big difference between encouragement and praise. One rewards the person while the other rewards the task. Praise can make a child feel that that they’re only worthwhile if they do something flawlessly. Encouragement, on the other hand, acknowledges the effort
Give them your attention
I can’t stress enough how important it is to make time to give your child your full attention. Much like playtime, it boosts your child’s feelings of self-worth by sending the message that you think they’re important and valuable. Make eye contact so it’s clear that you’re really listening to what they’re saying. If your child needs to talk, stop and listen to what they have to say. They need to know that their thoughts, feelings, and opinions matter. Help them get comfortable with their emotions by accepting them without judgment. By doing so, you validate those feelings and show that you value what they have to say. Share your own feelings to help them gain confidence in expressing their own.
Make time for play
Playtime is one of the best investments you can make in your child. The hours you spend playing with your children show them that they are valuable and worth your time.
Focus your attention on your child during play. Children are perceptive and will know if your mind is elsewhere. Dedicate yourself to the game that you and your child are playing. That shared imagination brings you closer together and lets your child know that you’re listening to them.
The life of a preschool teacher is a hectic one, and I often spent time multitasking. However, when it came to playtime, I gave the kids my full attention and jumped into their play with both feet. The bonds I shared with my students were often built during this important time together.
Ask them for their advice or opinion
Ask children for their advice or opinions on age-appropriate situations to show that you value them and their ideas.
This also helps children build confidence by demonstrating that even adults need help sometimes, and it’s okay to ask for it.
A kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new things because they’re scared of failing. Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child.
Self-confidence comes from a sense of competence. A confident child needs a positive and realistic perception of his or her abilities. This arises out of achievements, great and small. Your encouraging words can help develop this confidence, especially when you refer to your child’s specific efforts or abilities.
Love your child
This seems obvious, but it’s probably the most important thing you can give your child. Even if you do it imperfectly-and who doesn’t?-always dole out plenty of love. Your child needs to feel accepted and loved, beginning with the family and extending to other groups such as friends, schoolmates, sports teams, and community. If you yell or ignore or make some other parenting mistake, give your child a hug and tell her you’re sorry and you love her. Unconditional love builds a strong foundation for confidence.
Support their pursuit of a passion
Everyone excels at something, and it’s great when your child discovers that something. As a parent, respect and encourage your child’s interests-even if they don’t interest you. Praise your child when they accomplish something in their budding pursuits. If your son’s talent is playing guitar in a band, support his interest, as long as it doesn’t interfere with responsibilities like schoolwork. This doesn’t mean you give free reign for your teenager to stay out all night or smoke pot in your garage, which brings us to the next tip.
Shower them with hugs
Physical affection communicates love, acceptance, and belonging, making children happy and confident. Parents and teachers of younger children can give kids high fives, back pats, hair tousles, and lots of hugs to show that they are cared for and valued.
Encourage them to express their feelings
When you criticize or overlook a child’s feelings, he may feel that his emotions don’t matter and conclude that this means he doesn’t matter either.
Encourage children to express both positive and negative emotions, and help them talk through these emotions in a healthy manner.
Provide encouragement often
Think about the last time someone acknowledged your hard work and told you they believed in you. That kind of encouragement not only gives adults the kind of confidence boost they need to keep going, but it also builds the best kind of confidence a child can have.
There’s a big difference between encouragement and praise. One rewards the person while the other rewards the task. Praise can make a child feel that that they’re only worthwhile if they do something flawlessly. Encouragement, on the other hand, acknowledges the effort
Give them your attention
I can’t stress enough how important it is to make time to give your child your full attention. Much like playtime, it boosts your child’s feelings of self-worth by sending the message that you think they’re important and valuable. Make eye contact so it’s clear that you’re really listening to what they’re saying. If your child needs to talk, stop and listen to what they have to say. They need to know that their thoughts, feelings, and opinions matter. Help them get comfortable with their emotions by accepting them without judgment. By doing so, you validate those feelings and show that you value what they have to say. Share your own feelings to help them gain confidence in expressing their own.
Make time for play
Playtime is one of the best investments you can make in your child. The hours you spend playing with your children show them that they are valuable and worth your time.
Focus your attention on your child during play. Children are perceptive and will know if your mind is elsewhere. Dedicate yourself to the game that you and your child are playing. That shared imagination brings you closer together and lets your child know that you’re listening to them.
The life of a preschool teacher is a hectic one, and I often spent time multitasking. However, when it came to playtime, I gave the kids my full attention and jumped into their play with both feet. The bonds I shared with my students were often built during this important time together.
Ask them for their advice or opinion
Ask children for their advice or opinions on age-appropriate situations to show that you value them and their ideas.
This also helps children build confidence by demonstrating that even adults need help sometimes, and it’s okay to ask for it.
