Kids And Confidence
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It is beautiful to see a child’s confidence grow and it gives a child a base to build up life skills and self-esteem. To give a child positive feedback and compliments is a wonderful boost.
When there is a challenging task such as an academic subject, breaking things into steps can be very helpful. For instance, for an upcoming english test, you can separate the vocabulary from the spelling aspects and help the child create sentences in order to use the word and grasp the meaning of it.
For a physical activity such as a sport, often repetition will help the child learn the skill. For example with ping pong, hitting the ball to the same side over and over again is helpful for the child to learn how to return the ball and work on backhand techniques.
Most importantly, if a child has insecurities and is taking a little bit of time to learn the skill, help him or her see that he or she will be able to master it. I find reading quotes is helpful to kids plus telling stories. For instance, Thomas Edison didn’t learn how to speak till he was almost four years old and yet he is known today as one of the most innovative thinkers and inventors. He also became totally deaf in one ear and his other ear was 80 percent blocked. Still, Edison did not let this dampen his spirit.
Reading books on bravery, courage and struggles of famous people can be a way a child learns that accomplishments aren’t magical but are the result of hard work, patience and repetition. There are also some books of inspirational quotations that can help a child switch his or her perspective in moments of discouragement. We need to remember that kids can take disappointments that happen to them as a direct hit and that they need ways to rebuild their esteem.
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