Confidence is not always being first or finishing without help. It can look like trying, asking, and returning after a mistake. When you notice an achievement, name the process: “I saw you break the task into parts,” or “You asked for time to think before you answered.”nnAvoid tying a child’s worth to their ranking among siblings or classmates. If there is a goal, make it personal and specific: read two chapters, try one new skill, or pack a school bag three times this week.
Question for the week: “What would you like to become braver about trying?”