You pride yourself on your own independence and self-reliance but you have children whom you would like to pass these attributes on to. Learning how to raise a confident daughter is a task with great fulfillment. You will watch her grow and bloom as you teach her these essential skills. You yourself will grow right along with her, you own self-esteem increasing as you aid your children in learning this essential personality trait.
Be there for your child when she needs help and always compliment her accomplishments even if they are small. Never raise your voice when she makes mistakes but gently and calmly set her on the correct path. Never belittle a child or make her feel that she is not good enough. Make her feel that she can do almost anything if she just sets her mind to it.
Stand back and let her do routine work by herself. Always helping her or doing it yourself will not help her mature and grow. She will remain dependent on her parents and other people as long as you do this. Give her plenty of space to try tasks that in the past were too difficult as this will give her the pride she needs to try and accomplish even more.
Be very careful not to hover or smother her while your child is involved in a task or difficult project. Supply her with the time and space to work things out on her own. Do not criticize or belittle her final result. Give her that feeling that she can handle almost anything that she puts her mind to. If she does seem to need your assistance, make some suggestions or give her a few pointers that will provide her with enough knowledge to continue on her own again.
Give her the freedom she needs to make her own basic decisions. If you feel they are not correct, gently steer her in the right direction by giving suggestions or alternatives. Even if you disagree with what she chooses, such as the clothes she wears or the color she wants to paint her bedroom, this will still help her learn how to make decisions.
Lead by example. Carry yourself with dignity and pride. Even if you don't feel very confident on the inside, make a point to always project an air of always being in control. Body language is very important in projecting feelings of confidence, pride and high self-esteem. This aura will be passed onto your children if you maintain it as much as possible in their presence.
Self-actualization is the ultimate goal and gaining trust and confidence in yourself is the beginning of this life-long process. Teaching this to your children is an ongoing but fulfilling journey which they will continue to learn as they go through life experiences and challenges.
Your pride in your child will grow as she matures and takes on more independence and responsibility. The mindset and skills that she has learned will help her throughout her entire life. You will have great peace of mind knowing that she is well-prepared to take on many challenges and overcoming many obstacles.
Be there for your child when she needs help and always compliment her accomplishments even if they are small. Never raise your voice when she makes mistakes but gently and calmly set her on the correct path. Never belittle a child or make her feel that she is not good enough. Make her feel that she can do almost anything if she just sets her mind to it.
Stand back and let her do routine work by herself. Always helping her or doing it yourself will not help her mature and grow. She will remain dependent on her parents and other people as long as you do this. Give her plenty of space to try tasks that in the past were too difficult as this will give her the pride she needs to try and accomplish even more.
Be very careful not to hover or smother her while your child is involved in a task or difficult project. Supply her with the time and space to work things out on her own. Do not criticize or belittle her final result. Give her that feeling that she can handle almost anything that she puts her mind to. If she does seem to need your assistance, make some suggestions or give her a few pointers that will provide her with enough knowledge to continue on her own again.
Give her the freedom she needs to make her own basic decisions. If you feel they are not correct, gently steer her in the right direction by giving suggestions or alternatives. Even if you disagree with what she chooses, such as the clothes she wears or the color she wants to paint her bedroom, this will still help her learn how to make decisions.
Lead by example. Carry yourself with dignity and pride. Even if you don't feel very confident on the inside, make a point to always project an air of always being in control. Body language is very important in projecting feelings of confidence, pride and high self-esteem. This aura will be passed onto your children if you maintain it as much as possible in their presence.
Self-actualization is the ultimate goal and gaining trust and confidence in yourself is the beginning of this life-long process. Teaching this to your children is an ongoing but fulfilling journey which they will continue to learn as they go through life experiences and challenges.
Your pride in your child will grow as she matures and takes on more independence and responsibility. The mindset and skills that she has learned will help her throughout her entire life. You will have great peace of mind knowing that she is well-prepared to take on many challenges and overcoming many obstacles.