Raising Confident and Resilient Children

Let’s talk first on what is Resilience?
Resilience is the ability to withstand difficult situations, learn from them,
and bounce back stronger. When children are resilient, their ability to
recover from setbacks gives more room for confidence building. The factors
behind resilience are emotional stability and the ability to view difficult
situations as a means to learn and grow. Once kids know how to thrive in
tough times without losing their calm and get on their feet quickly again,
this is when they become resilient. However, with positive growth mindset
training, any child can achieve a greater degree of resilience.
Moreover, raising a confident and resilient child is a goal that many parents
strive for. Building these qualities in children take time, effort and
consistency which is a key. Some of the strategies are as mentioned below
which parents can implement to promote confidence and resilience in your
children.

•  Encourage a Growth Mindset: Teach your children that their

abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work,
dedication and perseverance. Praise their effort and focus on the
process rather than just waiting for the outcomes. Help them see that
failures and mistakes are equally the opportunities for growth and
learning.

• Foster Independence: Give your children age-appropriate

responsibilities and encourage them to make decisions on their own.
This helps them develop a sense of autonomy and self-confidence.
Provide guidance and support, but also allow them to face the
challenges and make them solve those on their own.

• Set Realistic Goals: Help your children to set some achievable goals

that are aligned with their interests and abilities .Break bigger goals
into smaller, manageable steps. Along with that celebrate their
progress and accomplishments. This fosters a sense of competence
and builds the confidence.

•  Promote Problem-Solving Skills: Encourage your children to think

critically and find solutions to problems they may encounter. Teach
them to analyze situations, brainstorm options and evaluate the pros
and cons of different choices.

•  Encourage Healthy Risk-Taking: Support your children in trying

new things, even if they might face failure or rejection. Help theme
understand that setbacks are a normal part of life and that they can
learn and grow from these experiences.

•  Teach Emotional Intelligence: Help your children recognize and

understand their emotions. Encourage them to express their feelings
in healthy way and provide them with tools to manage stress and
cope with difficult situations. This will help build emotional resilience
and self-confidence.

• Provide unconditional Love and Support: Create a safe and loving

environment where your children feel accepted and valued for who
they are. Offer encouragement, praise their efforts and be their
advocate. Knowing they have supportive foundations helps children
to develop a great confidence and more resilience.

•  Be a Positive Role Model: Children learn by observing their parents.

Model confidence, resilience and positive problem-solving skills in
your own life. Show them that setbacks are temporary and that you
approach challenges with determination and with a positive attitude

• Don’t Set Him up For Failure: When children see their parents

stand by and let them fail, they experience that as not being loved.
Instead of learning the lesson that they should have practiced .They
learn that they are the failures and cannot do their own .But if a
parent will help them each step of the way to organize and tell them
that we are hugely proud then they are going to complete their goal.

•  Don’t Be Afraid of Your Childs Feelings: it’s okay for children to

get frustrated and to be disappointed but in that scenario remember
that your empathy will be a crucial factor in his overcoming it. Instead
of automatically jumping into remove the source of frustration,
communicate and be gentle.

•  Create a Worry Box or Jar: This is where let your children keep their

worries. That will be a great release for your child to just drought

down all the worries in that jar or a box. Let your child decorate it and
tell them that once it is in the box, there is no need to think about it
anymore.

•  Motivate Your Child To Help Others: Are you wondering how this

might help to build resilience in your child? Well, according to
psychology, children who feel weak can feel empowered by lending a
helping hand to others. To achieve these parents must encourage
children to take p small steps from homes.
Remember that building confidence and resilience is an ongoing
process. Be patient, provide consistent support, and celebrate your
children progress along the way. By implementing these strategies,
you are equipping your children with the tools they need to navigate
life challenges, develop a strong sense of self,