SCH 108 Five Hacks to Help Your Kids Develop Self-Confidence

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./

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.

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.

Join me next week when we explore the connection between self-awareness and a growth mindset.

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