my DD is 7.5 and is happy and lively and doing well at school. she loves making new friends and is always excited to meet new children. but from the way she reacts to her younger sibling's rudeness and from a few things she's said about school i'm a bit worried that she doesn't stand up for herself very well - for instance she doesn't like her name being shortened but will never tell her classmates this because she doesn't want to upset them. also she says sorry all the time even when there's no need - asking her to not say makes her say it again!
she's gentle and quiet and i wouldn't want to change her lovely personality for the world but i don't want her to be a walkover either! she is also nervous about taking in part in activities where she doesn't know any of the adults or children involved. my instinct with this is to gently prod her in that direction.
any tips on how to increase her confidence would be great. thanks!
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advice on boosting 7 year olds confidence
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xmasadsboohiss · 26/07/2015 01:41
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