The gift of self-confidence
If a child learns early in life that he is capable, he’s less likely to struggle with insecurity and self-doubt as he gets older, explains Kathryn Gleason, a licensed marriage and family therapist. “If a child doesn’t have a clear sense of self, he or she is going to struggle with identity issues later in life, especially in the teen years.” Her advice: Praise your child’s efforts to build confidence instead of his results. For example, if he’s drawing a picture, compliment him on how he’s putting his picture together, the colors he uses and the textures he creates.
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