Boost Child’s Self-Confidence

Wondering how to boost your child’s self-confidence?

Praise, Praise, Praise… Behaviour Analysts state that parents can never give children enough praise & it works wonders on child behaviour & on the overall development of the child.

In Terms Of Parenting, Behaviour Therapists Highlight That When You Praise A Child:

a) It immediately boosts their self-confidence.

b) It highlights to them something they are good at.

c) It provides attention as a result of a positive behaviour which makes it less likely that they will look for attention through negative behaviour in the form of behaviour challenges.

d) It increases the chances of them doing the positive behaviour again in the future.

e) It strengthens the bond between you both.

In Terms Of Behaviour, Child Therapists Point Out Some Things A Parent Can Praise Their Child For:

a) Managing Anger Rather Than Resorting To Tantrums

b) Getting On Well With Their Siblings Rather Than Resorting To Sibling Rivalry

c) The Child Asking The Parent To Play With Them/Spend Time With Them, Rather Than Resorting To Negative Attention-Seeking/Connection-Seeking Behaviours.

Etc.

Praising a child is something that takes very little time & effort. Studies in the field of Behaviour Analysis show that praising your child is something that takes practice doing in order to get into the habit of, but it is well worth making the effort to remember to do it as the benefits of it are endless.