How should we teach self-confidence?

Some children naturally have a lot of confidence in themselves and in what they are capable of. They take on leadership roles, fight to be the stars of their class, and they excel in all areas that are expected of them. For other children, it can feel like an endless battle to fit in. read more

Use the stories above to learn new things. Find a couple things that they are either naturally drawn to or something that you like. Craft a plan to teach it. If you choose to teach your child soccer, you might choose a role model of Mia Hamm or Messi. Then, start with one skill at a time - dribbling first, passing, shooting, etc. read more

Biblical confidence teaches us “God is good, so we should persevere!”Believing God is good encourages us to continue to trust God, to pursue holiness, and to persevere when life looks different than we hoped. Self-confidence tells my child to buckle-down, try harder, and resolve to do better. read more

For many students, self-confidence is a natural personality trait: You either have it or you don’t. Confident learners tend to speak more and know how to get their point across. For those students who aren’t so confident, learning new material can feel like swimming upstream. read more