Top Picks- Here’s what you need to know about Confidence

I am Lina Ashar and I want to jointly explore the power of parenting with you. Join me on my journey to educate our children in unlocking their extraordinary human potential.

How to build your confidence — and spark it in others: [Ted Talk] “Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows,” says educator and activist Brittany Packnett. In an inspiring talk, she shares three ways to crack the code of confidence — and her dream for a world where revolutionary confidence helps turn our most ambitious dreams into reality.”Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows,” says educator and activist Brittany Packnett. In an inspiring talk, she shares three ways to crack the code of confidence — and her dream for a world where revolutionary confidence helps turn our most ambitious dreams into reality.

Why Empathy Is Essential To Raising A Healthy, Self-Confident And Self-Reliant Child: [Forbes] These are issues that all parents face regarding discipline, authority and how best to provide the guidance our children need to thrive, along with the love, nurture, and empathy they most long for. In my years working as a marriage and family therapist, and now in my coaching work with adults, I’ve come to see the deep complexities embedded in the act of serving as a loving, present parent while at the same time providing effective guidance and authority that builds self-esteem and self-confidence.

Tips for Raising Confident Kids: [Child Mind Institute] As children get older, that confidence can be as important as the skills themselves. To thrive, kids need to trust in their own capabilities while, at the same time, knowing that they can handle it if they aren’t successful at something. It’s by experiencing mastery and rebounding from failure that they develop healthy self-confidence.

A psychologist says parents should do these 18 things to raise a more confident child: [Business Insider] Confidence is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child. Carl Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of 15 parenting books, says a kid who lacks confidence will be reluctant to try new or challenging things because they’re scared of failing or disappointing others. This can end up holding them back later in life and prevent them from having a successful career.

How to Build Confidence in Kids: [FirstCry] Children are still honing their perceptive abilities in order to understand the world around them. It is up to you as a parent to understand what they are going through and guide them through their experiences, be it positive or negative. Helping children with low self-esteem is as important as making sure they eat and drink well or get their vaccinations on time. Low confidence levels can lead to depression, self-hatred, and even suicidal thoughts. This article will help you understand the signs of low self-esteem in children as well as different ways for you to build their confidence.

With Gratitude,
Lina Ashar