In Conversation: A Child Psychologist on Confidence
We sat down with Dr. Sarah Mitchell to talk about what really builds confidence in children.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell has spent twenty years working with children and families. We asked her what she wishes every parent knew about confidence.
'Confidence isn't about being the loudest or the best,' she told us. 'It's about trusting yourself to try. The child who raises their hand and gets the answer wrong is showing more confidence than the one who stays silent. Confidence is action in the face of uncertainty.'
Her advice for parents? 'Let them struggle. Let them fail. And then be there when they do. The message you want to send is: I believe you can handle hard things, and I'm here no matter what. That combination — belief and presence — is what builds unshakeable confidence.'
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