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People aren’t born with self-confidence, it has to be nurtured just like every other executive function. These hacks will help you nurture your kid’s self-confidence./Can We Help Our Kids Develop Self-Confidence?
If you could choose, would you want your kids to develop self-confidence or self-esteem? I used to think they were the same, but now I know differently. Many kids have self-esteem, but very few have self-confidence. Why? At some point, a parenting guru decided kids lacked self-esteem, and every child should succeed equally. But is that a message we want our children to believe? Maybe. Maybe not.
As a parent, grandparent, and educator, I can share my experience with you. I’ve discovered how a healthy sense of self-confidence equips kids for the future, while a healthy sense of self-esteem often turns into frustration, disillusionment, and entitlement.
One important element in helping kids develop self-confidence includes modeling a growth mindset. When our children watch us tackle difficult tasks, they will learn to do the same. Today’s podcast will share five hacks to help you develop self-confidence in your kids.
Show Notes
Mindset: the New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck.
I wish these books had been around when my kids were younger!
Growth Mindset Activities for Kids: 55 Exercises to Embrace Learning and Overcome Challenges Ages 6-9 by Ester Pia Cordova
Growth Mindset Activities for Kids: 55 Exercises to Embrace Learning and Overcome Challenges Ages 8-12 by Ester Pia Cordova
If you’re an educator, you’ll definitely want to read the Wong’s book, The First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher.
Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want it, and What You’re Going to Do About it by Bob Goff.
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Great tips for encouraging Kids in a growth mindset and developing their self-confidence!
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What a good explanation! You are so right – self-confidence comes out of the tangible results of real action – completing real tasks! Thanks for the book list – I would have valued these suggestions when my kiddos were little – and I think they would be valuable with my grandchildren!!!
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Anita, this was so good! I especially appreciated “remember the power of not yet”. So very true! Not everything is grasped at the same speed. Thank you for sharing these insights!
Yet is such a powerful word! I appreciate your distinction between self-confidence and self-esteem.
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Anita, I like how you highlighted the importance of growing in confidence versus self-esteem. Great hacks.
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Great topic, Anita! It’s a distinction that I never really considered before. I am going to have a listen to the podcast now!
Shelbee