Self Confidence: That Extra Factor For A Healthy And Happy Child

What parent would not want a healthy and happy child

? It is every mother and fathers fundamental desire to see their offspring grow up to become well-rounded individuals, brimming with self confidence and a desire to make the world a better place. It is also normal to worry how one can accomplish such given how the world is not as wholesome as it was in past decades. Here are some tips you can follow to help instill confidence in your child:

1.Encourage physical activity. Aside from helping them stay physically fit, exercise also releases endorphins which help boost your childs mood and help him manage stress. Encourage your child to try a sport, or take up dancing, or just play with their friends in the yard or at the park. Remember that physical fitness is non-negotiable for a healthy and happy child.

2.Get him started on positive, personal affirmations. When faced with tough decisions, whats one thing that we adults do a lot? We tell ourselves things like, I can do it, Ill get through this, or Ill be okay, and they actually help. These positive affirmations are important in stress management, and getting your child used to thinking positively and affirming it during tough times will definitely help them as they grow older.

3.Hold back on negative comments and over-the-top punishments. While you do need to discipline your child so that he may live a healthy and happy lifestyle, that doesnt mean you need to be quick to scold, command, or nag using harsh, judgmental words. Set your rules and punishments, but make sure that theyre reasonable and are implemented in a way that doesnt make your child feel like hes being labeled or judged based on his mistakes. Negative, judgmental comments can really wreck anyones self-confidence, so you want to avoid subjecting your child to that kind of hardship.

4.Help your child devise a plan to make positive changes. Once youve talked to your child about his shortcomings, help him come up with a way to improve those areas of his life. Allowing him to come up with his own plan will help boost his self-confidence, but you need to do your part in it as well. If he has a hard time with a certain academic subject, help him study or hire a tutor to give him extra lessons in it. As always, be supportive and always lend a helping hand to your child.

5.Find out what he really enjoys doing and show your support. Just because your child is good at something doesnt mean its what he LOVES to do. One of the keys to boosting your childs self-esteem and help him stay healthy and happy is to support his interests. Show them that youre willing to go the extra mile by offering to pay for singing lessons if he loves to sing, or by attending his games if he loves sports.

Just remember not to be too hung up on producing the perfect child. Expect him to make mistakes and let him learn from them to build his self confidence. Dont forget to relax your parenting on occasion; you might get so wound up about being the perfect parent yourself! Children dont expect their parents to be perfect, but in their hearts they want Mom and Dad to be just as healthy and happy as they are!

by: Manuel Hernandez

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