Mr Huzefa Mohamed
By Huzefa Mohamed
Posted Tuesday, June 11 2013.
IN SUMMARY
Everyone responds well to encouragement. Make a special effort to celebrate the activities your child is good at, whether it’s math, science, art or sports.
After shocking national exam results, I have decided to focus on helping parents and students bring out the best in themselves. In the series of articles I will discuss step by step method to help you and your child rethink your approach towards education and success.
But first, what can parents do to help build their children’s confidence and self-esteem?
Encourage your child
Everyone responds well to encouragement. Make a special effort to celebrate the activities your child is good at, whether it’s math, science, art or sports.
Boost your child’s confidence by praising something that he or she does every day, even if it’s something as simple as setting the dinner table. Instead of saying “good job,” be specific and say “Thank you, John, for setting the table for dinner.”
Listen to your children
When your child needs to talk, be sure to stop and listen. By taking the time to allow your child to express his or her feelings, you show that you value what he or she has to say. Start by asking your child something about his or her day at school, such as a favorite memory of science class or his or her least favorite math problem learned that day.
Provide feedback
Give your child positive feedback on things he or she is good at, while supporting them in the activities that he or she may need some extra practice.
If your child is doing poorly in math but excellent in other subjects, provide an opportunity to introduce math in his or her reading goals such as doing word problems.
Stop comparing
Comments such as “Why can’t you be more like your brother?” can negatively affect your child’s self-esteem and confidence levels. Instead of comparing your child to another sibling or another child, compliment his or her specific talents and activities.
Give your child responsibilities
One way to increase your child’s self-esteem and confidence is to give him or her household duties to take ownership of. Helping out around the house can help a child feel important.
For an extra confidence boost, give your child activities that he or she has already shown an interest in such as setting the table, helping prepare dinner or feeding pets.
Huzefa is the author of ‘How to Pass Any Exam without Fear’. Contact: 0684017700
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