If you pick up just about any parenting book, you’ll see that most experts agree that parents and other important adult influences in a child’s life play a vital role in helping them build self-confidence and self-esteem.
You must remember to praise your child for their efforts, not just their success. If you only praise them when they succeed at something, they won’t want to learn anything new.
General Words of Encouragement
– I will always love you.
– I have faith in you.
– You’re a great friend/kid/helper/brother or sister, etc.
– All ideas are great ideas.
– Believe in yourself.