Children who lack interaction with their family and peers around them are at greatest risk of suffering from a lack of self-confidence. Emotional as well as physical closeness to loved ones is a prerequisite for the development of children's self-confidence, and play as a significant physical and social activity can be an extremely beneficial experience for parents and children, through which children open up and have a clearer picture and develop positive self-esteem.
How can you tell if a child doesn't have enough self-confidence?
Children who suffer from a lack of self-confidence often react indifferently to their surroundings, are withdrawn and withdrawn. You try to avoid challenging situations and approach various tasks as unobtrusively as possible. They have more trouble making friends and are suspicious of other people. Many children even develop frustrations that lead to negative attitudes towards themselves, as well as fears that accumulate over time and can develop into phobias.
Long-term lack of self-confidence can promote the development of anxiety and panic attacks in children, which can impact their entire social life. Children with lower self-esteem find it more difficult to build romantic relationships and friendships over the years, they often do not accept themselves and their bodies, which in severe cases can lead to depression, but also to a vicious lifestyle.
What causes a lack of self-confidence in children?
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On the other hand, love, support and unconditional commitment from parents from early childhood can greatly influence the child's development of self-confidence and a positive self-image. With pleasant conversations, compliments, tenderness, but also creative games, it is very possible to get closer to your little ones and help them overcome their shyness and insecurity.
Below are suggestions for 5 creative games that do not require too many resources and time to implement and that will boost your children's self-confidence:
- Design your own coat of arms – If your child likes creative games and drawing, this project can greatly help him in self-realization and self-acceptance. On a piece of paper, draw an irregular shape (resembling a shield). Tell your child that it is his personal coat of arms and that it should be completed with the symbols that best represent him and make him unique (e.g. he can draw a book if he likes reading, a ball if he likes sports drives, a microphone, a wooden spoon, etc.). Individual parts of the coat of arms should reflect what makes your child a good brother, sister, friend, student, child or exceptional person. This type of exercise is key to suppressing children's self-criticism and developing a positive self-image. The child will express themselves creatively through shapes and colors while questioning themselves and expressing the positive qualities and interests that make them a great person.
- Fun picnic – Allow your child to organize a family picnic in the garden. Give them some instructions on what to get, prepare, and pack in a picnic basket. Help him with food preparation and shopping, but only if he is not yet big enough to do it on his own. Let your child take the lead on all the other details (picnic accessories, cutlery, games, decorations) and organize the whole day themselves. The child will feel proud just by being allowed to organize a picnic while at the same time practicing his independence, organization and maturity, which will undoubtedly affect the growth of his self-confidence. This beautiful time with the proud parents, siblings or neighbors will remain a wonderful memory that evokes pleasant emotions and a feeling of satisfaction.
- Show me what you've got – Organize a talent evening with the family, where each member has the task of preparing a performance and showing the rest of the audience what they do best (playing an instrument, singing a song, acting a role or a poem recite). At the end, vote for the best performance and prepare a favorite meal for everyone as a consolation prize. Not only will you enjoy your time together, but your children will feel the urge to do the same and do their best as they watch their parents reveal themselves to them and express their talent.
- Wall of Fame – If you have a young child and want to instill a sense of confidence and self-esteem in them from the start, the Wall of Fame is a great way to do this. Together, designate a place in the children's room where you will put all of your children's little achievements (first papers, diplomas, photos from various performances, trips, tests they did well, notes and messages that you leave them every day, birthday cards, etc .). This way, the child can read beautiful words addressed to him every day, appreciate his work and try to prove himself even more. Over the years, the wall becomes a kind of self-projection and a “training” for self-confidence, where the child himself can place his role models, photos of loved ones, motivational speeches and challenges that he wants to achieve in the future.
- Garden project – Get several large pots in which you and your children can plant different herbs or vegetables. Divide the work and agree with the children to water the plants regularly, remove them from the sun and monitor their development. Then use these herbs and vegetables to prepare meals. The children will be very proud of what they have produced themselves, and at the same time they will develop the habit of caring and creating something important, giving themselves a special role in family life.
In addition to family activities, children build their confidence in interacting with other children through various school and extracurricular activities. Recreational sports, but also educational programs such as BrainOBrain provide your child with the necessary socialization with peers, play and the acquisition of knowledge and skills vital to developing self-confidence.
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