Empowering Your Child: How Your Feedback Can Build Self-Efficacy

Our everyday actions are not random; they stem from our thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. To help your child build self-confidence, you need to understand that their thoughts influence their actions. When your child faces a challenge, do you motivate or discourage them? For example, when they have a performance or assessment, do you encourage them to do their best or complain about the task or tell them success is difficult, if not impossible? Your words have a significant impact on your child’s belief in their abilities.

Encourage your child to take on challenges and try their best. Even if they fail, don’t discourage them. Instead, help them find ways to improve and give positive feedback. This will help your child develop a growth mindset and build their self-esteem. Remember that every failure is an opportunity to learn and grow.