Seven ways to cultivate confidence in children

It is important that parents are there for their children, by talking with them and giving support and trust. — dpa

INNER strength is not an inborn trait, but rather develops from a child’s social interaction with its parents, who lay down the groundwork for the child’s development in its earliest years.

Later, during elementary school and puberty the goal is to preserve this relationship, for the family – along with the school environment – has the biggest influence over how well children learn to cope with stress and difficult situations.