Raising a confident child is important because confidence fosters resilience, a positive self-image, and the willingness to take risks and try new things, which leads to success in school, relationships, and life. Confident children are better at handling stress and setbacks, have stronger communication skills, and are more likely to have a positive mindset, believing they can improve and learn from their mistakes. 

Here are just a few tips for bringing up confident children…

• Encourage independence by giving children small responsibilities.
• Have conversations to build self-esteem and positive self-talk.
• Praise children’s effort and persistence and not just end results.
• Let children make their own choices.
• Help your child to find something they are good at.

Helpful websites and support

• Young Minds – Self-esteem and mental health – https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/self-esteem/
• CBeebies Parenting – How to boost children’s confidence – https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zn96ywx