How to Build Confidence

Things to build confidence in your child 

Self-esteem helps kids cope with there mistakes. It helps them to try again, even if they failed at first. As a result, self-esteem keeps a child motivated and helps them do better at school, at work, at home,  with friends and family . Kids with low self-esteem are usually unsure of themselves. And It’s very common for kids with ADHD to feel bad about themselves because ADHD creates challenges in all areas of their lives, from home to school to work everywhere .

The Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has  been linked to low self-esteem , anxiety, and other emotional and mental health problems since very long . A research proved that ADHD children are up to four times as likely as other kids to develop symptoms of depression as they grow up. 

It also the situation doesn’t help them and they often get negative feedback from all sides. Parents scold them for acting loud. Teachers reprimand them for not turning in their homework correctly . Peers tease them if they don’t fit in they would be discarded . Since Confidence can be a tough thing to build up especially for our special children . 

As children get older, the confidence can be as important as some basic skills themselves. To thrive, kids need to trust in their own self  and capabilities while, at the same time, knowing that they can handle the failures  if they aren’t successful at something.

Here We’ve put together some handy tips for you to help your kids out. If you’re still having a hard time even after trying these self-help ideas, don’t worry! We’ve also listed the ways you can find the extra support and work on boosting your Childs  confidence with your help.

Don’t get upset about the mistakes

Help kids to understand that everyone makes mistakes and the important thing is to learn from them, not dwell on them. Help them to be Confident around people don’t let fear of failure get on their way of success not because they’re sure they won’t ever fail, but because they know how to take setbacks in stride.

It’s very natural that as parents you want to induce  confidence in your kids. Confident children believe in themselves and are able to face new challenges without any fear which is essential factors for a happy and fulfilling life.

Make time for play

Playtime is one of the best investments you can make in your Childs free time The hours you spend playing with your children makes them feel that they are valuable and worth of your time.

Try to Focus your attention on your child during his playtime. Children are perceptive and will know if there mind is elsewhere. Dedicate your time and yourself to the game that you and your child are playing. That shared imagination and playful activities brings you closer together and lets your child know that you’re listening to them.

Provide them with small jobs

Children often need opportunities to display their skills and feel that their contribution is valued. You can improve your child interest At home, by asking them to help with household chores such as:

• Making food 
• Washing clothes and utensils
• Doing the dishes
• Sorting or folding laundry
• Washing the car
• Gardening

Consider your child’s interests and give provide them with such small  job that allow them  to feel useful and successful. If your child is proud of their ability to organize, ask them to put toys properly in designated areas. When a child accomplishes these small task, they feel confident.

Encourage them to try new things

Instead of focusing all their energy on what they are already good at, it’s good for kids to diversify. Attaining new skills makes kids feel quite capable and confident that they can tackle everything that comes their way.

Allow kids to fail

It’s natural for any parent  to protect your child from failure, but trial and error is how kids learn, and falling short on a goal helps kids find out that it’s not fatal. It can also spur your kids to greater effort, which will serve them well as adults.

 Praise perseverance

Learning not to give up at the  frustration of failures or bail after ones setback is an important life skill. Confidence  is surely not about succeeding at everything all the time, they’re about being resilient enough to keep trying harder , and not being distressed if you’re not the best.