How To Raise Confident Kids

Here are practical strategies for instilling confidence in children by embracing failure, addressing fears, and praising effort over outcomes. The article emphasizes the importance of changing perspectives on failure, making it a teachable moment for problem-solving and resilience. It encourages open conversations about fear, fostering emotional intelligence. Effort-based praise is highlighted as crucial, promoting intrinsic motivation and resilience. Believing in children, making them feel valued, providing autonomy, and teaching problem-solving skills contribute to their confidence. The article also underscores the significance of establishing a secure attachment through responsive and empathetic parenting, fostering long-term positive development.

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Brian Comly

Brian Comly, M.S., OTR/L is the founder of MindBodyDad. He’s a husband, father, certified nutrition coach, and an occupational therapist (OT). He launched MindBodyDad.com and the podcast, The Growth Kit, as was to provide practical ways to live better.

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