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As a parent, we always want to protect our kids, and we do that too. We often hear that a child learns from their failure, which is correct to some extent. But if they fail over and over and don’t get support from their parents to keep trying, what they will get is that they are failures. Kids need lots of love and support from their parents; if you show your trust in them, they will feel confident. They always need your help and support to build confidence in whatever they are doing.

A child learns new skills every day, and to implement those in their life; they need confidence. Kid needs to have faith in themselves. They should know how to handle a situation. Only their self-esteem can help them be a better version of themselves.

In this article, I will discuss five ways to help your kids in confidence-building.

1. Model Yourself

If you want your kid to be confident, you must show your kids how secure you are. I know it’s not possible every time. We all know that home is the first school. Your kids will copy you, and they will learn from your action. Your action towards any challenge or new work is what your kid will notice and remember. That doesn’t mean you always have to pretend to be perfect. Just in front of your kid, try not to show your anxiety and discomfort. In this way, you can change their perception of any future challenges in their life. They will start focusing on the positive aspects of anything rather than thinking about what bad can happen.

2. It’s ok to be fail

As a parent, we always protect our kids from failure. It is natural. But this is how our kid learns. They learn from their loss. Right from their childhood, trying to teach your child is that it’s not the outcome that matters; your effort is what counts. This will help build their confidence, and they will try harder to achieve better. Not only in childhood, but this can also also also make a good foundation for their future. We all know life through so many challenges, but if you teach your kids to learn from their failures and try to work harder next time towards your goal, they will always be positive and confident towards their approach.

3. Give them small responsibilities

Children always want to be appreciated and get noticed by their parents. They always look for any opportunity where they can show their skills and feels great about their contribution. You can assign them some work based on their age and interest. You can make them feel valuable and confident that they are helping their parents by giving them chores. It can be anything like arranging their toys, helping you with laundry, or doing some dusting. Before assigning any duties, always try to learn what they are interested in. Check if they find it fun, and if you notice they are losing their interest, you can join them and make that activity fun.

4. Encourage them to new challenges

Instead of focussing on what your kids already know, could you encourage them to take on the new tasks? It is also suitable for your kid’s overall development. Trying new skills and adapting them will make them feel capable and confident. It will prepare them to take on any new challenges that will come them in life.

5. They need your love

You should always let your child know that you will always love them no matter what happens. I know sometimes we lose our patience and get angry over our kids. But at that time of anger, you kid should know that for what they are getting scolded, and you love them still. Your love will make them confident people. Make them aware that grades, numbers, and performance matter, but it is ok if they can’t perform well. Please encourage them to do better in the next attempt. Only loving your kid is not essential; showing your love is equally important. If your child knows that what you feel about them.it will boost their confidence and change their perception of themselves.

6. Set realistic goals to build confidence

Always set goals for your kids. It may be short-term or long but after achieving their goal they will feel confident. Please discuss with your child their goals or what they want to achieve. If they have any long-term plans for themselves, you can create a road map for them to achieve their target. Break long-term goals into small tasks. After completing one task, introduce another. When the kid says you are taking interest and setting goals for them, it will help build their confidence and work more enthusiastically towards their dreams.

7. Celebrate their efforts

We always celebrate the result, but we should also celebrate the steps. It’s nice to praise your kid if they accomplish any task. But if they can’t achieve any mission or couldn’t win, you should let them know that you are still proud of them. Let them know that you value their efforts. It is not always necessary to get the results in one try you should motivate them to keep trying. If they found that you are noticing their efforts rather than only focusing on results, it will help them gain their confidence, and they will become ready to take any steps.