5 Ways to jumpstart your kid's confidence

5 ways to jumpstart your kid's confidence

1. Give them a daily dose of spiritual confidence
Each day we need to reinforce the belief that our children are capable of greatness. This may be an affirmation, song, prayer, meditation, or something unique to your family or culture – the point is it needs to be done consistently, not sporadically, for best results.
2. Get Them Moving
Self-confidence starts with a healthy body and brain; when a child exercises regularly, eats healthy, stays hydrated, and gets a good night’s sleep, their brain creates positive pathways not just for physical, but for emotional health, too. So make sure your kids are moving, and, more importantly, that they get their exercise in while doing something they love – let them pick the activity!
3. Be Inspired Together
Whether it’s taking a trip to see magnificent waterfalls, flying a new kite on the beach, or learning to hula-hoop, do something with your child that lights him or her up. They’ll feel happier and stronger as they continue to build their repertoire of skills (hiking, kite-flying, hula-hooping) and increase their growing sense of self-worth.
4. Create an Uplifting Space
Decorate your child’s room so it features happy photos of them, displays their awards and goals, and surrounds them with their favorite things. By making the space feel comforting to your child, they’ll realize this world is supporting them, their dreams can come true, and everyone wants to see them succeed.
5. Empower them
Once children realize how powerful they are, the path to inner confidence becomes easier and more possible. My young neighbor Lizzie set up a lemonade stand and gave all of her earnings ($55) to the local humane society, which was caring for 19 bunny rabbits. You could see the self-confidence pouring out of her when she dropped off the money and talked about how happy she was that she could help. If you encourage your kids to help others (from setting up lemonade stands to donating old toys), they’ll realize that they’re capable of promoting change – for the better.




Posted by:Georgie



Credit:Maureen Healy, Children emotional health expert