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Encourage them to believe in themselves and not to worry about what others think because they are unique as an individual. Give them praise for their achievements and rewards too. You can be anything if you really want to be so don't let others hold you back and most of all, treat them according to their age!

never raise your voice and give lots of encouragement and praising

Try to make it a positive experience and always stop if they are not interested or in the mood. By making it fun and with no pressure they will be prepared to 'have a go' and take risks without fearing failure.

Lots of praising and encouraging them as they go along. Being a good listener helps a lot and maintains good communication with them. They will make their own choices but they need to know we are here to support them.

Make em do it themselves

Praise and Encouragement are key, its also explaining that when they can't do something (i.e spell certain words or do certain sums) that it's not a huge issue and that over time things will fall into place.

My tip is called 'mirroring' - it means showing kids that you understand them, so for example saying to them "I understand how much this means to you/how much you want this thing" etc. It's about making them feel present in the world and, even if you can't give them what they want, knowing that they are being heard and their feelings matter. I think it makes a big difference to their self-esteem.

Encourage them to be who they are - if they are creative be supportive, if they love science find them projects you can do together

I use praise, but avoid empty praise. Be specific about what you are praising and why. Praising effort is as important as praising achievement.

It's also important to show children that it's ok to make mistakes, so don't be afraid to admit that as an adult, not everything you do is perfect/right.

Praise effort and allow them to make decisions for themselves. Plus give them the freedom to make 'mistakes' and not worry about them.

One thing so many people forget is to ask your child what they think and how they feel. What do they think other children or adults are feeling? Or even what does the household pet feel! Having them explore their feelings and communicate builds their confidence in asking questions to others and become empathetic at the same time.

Make sure you take special time maybe an hour or two and take them out for an icecream and say nothing negative in that time so even if they say a brick is green your response might be that's a nice colour. It should help build their self esteem

I think lots of praise and excitement for successes and trying but also to let them fail and try again and help them to work out how to progress for themselves.

Lead by example, if children think that you are unsure about a situation they will feel anxious themselves

I give my boys plenty of encouragement and praise.

Encouragement, Praise and always listen to your child, sometimes that " I can't do it" is I don't want to do it.Don't push your child into something because its something you enjoyed as a child keep things fun and enjoyable

From very young age do not hel them (THE BEST OF YOUR OWN ABILITIES) to do anything: if they fall let them pick themselves up, when they eat let them get dirty, acknowledge their efforts and welcome their intentions. Cheer them, always!

Letting them know what to expect whenever something new is planned can help. Being positive yourself and praising all helps.

praise and reward good behaviour and dont focus on the bad behaviour. Spending one on one time with child and focus on trying to boost confidence i.e everyone is different, we all have special talents

Lots of praise, stickers and rewards. Ignore the niggles, don't pay too much attention to the bad behaviours - still ensure they are disciplined but get it over and done with and don't dwell on it

I had this problem when I was younger and my mum encouraged me to join a club at night away from school and this really helped me. I took up karate.

Encourage them to overcome their fears. So if it has an irrational fear of custard, make a custard-based dessert etc. Works wonders.

Praise them, catch them being good, believe in them...ignore behaviours you don't want to see (where possible ;))

Encourage small children by letting them do small tasks themselves such as helping to tidy up or put their own clothes on. This will give them such a sence of achievement and a need for there growing independence.

I make sure I praise them a lot. If they do well at school or do something independent i make sure i acknowledge it and tell them how well they've done! I also get them to do tasks independently such as picking their own breakfast or dinner, then we make it together and they feel like they've done something well which is a confidence booster