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Share your tips for boosting confidence in small children for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of THE LION INSIDE plus a £100 JOHN LEWIS VOUCHER!

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SorchaMumsnet · 11/03/2016 12:03

From the creator of the known and loved Bright Side lifestyle brand, Rachel Bright, and illustrator of Oi Frog!, Jim Field, comes a feel good rhyming story about one little mouse trying to make himself heard and discovering along the way that even the smallest of us can have the heart of a lion.

Perfect for fans of Giraffes Can't Dance, this stylish book from two contemporary stars really is something to shout about - it will make you laugh, cry and want to read it every bedtime.

Share your tips for boosting confidence in small children for a chance to win a signed copy of The Lion Inside plus a £100 John Lewis voucher!

This discussion is sponsored by Hachette and will close on 4 April when the winner will be posted on the thread.

Share your tips for boosting confidence in small children for a chance to win a SIGNED copy of THE LION INSIDE plus a £100 JOHN LEWIS VOUCHER!
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TheyreMadITellYouMaaaad · 11/03/2016 15:56

Avoid the 3 Cs: Criticism, Comparison, Correction.

Zephyroux1 · 11/03/2016 15:36

I think being available and encouraging them when they try new things but not pushing them and making it very clear that they are fine as they are.

Catsgowoof · 11/03/2016 15:23

not being pushy. drives me mad when well meaning people ask my three year old if she has a best friend at nursery, no she doesn't and since everyone keeps asking she thinks shes failed

starlight36 · 11/03/2016 14:58

Encourage them but let them learn things at their own pace. Lots of hugs and reassure them if they don't manage something straight away. Always be positive and remind them of the things they do well. Make a fuss of their achievements telling grandparents and friends about them in front of your child so they get praise from others as well.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 11/03/2016 14:14

Lots of praise, well dones, I'm proud of you, you're great comments - even for the smallest of things (which will be a big deal to the DC)!

Encouraging them to try new things and saying it's on even if they don't like it / can't do it. Encourage them to try again. Comment 'practise makes perfect'!

Let them make decisions as often as possible so they grow confident and independent. They'll like the element of control - even if it is just about choosing what colour socks they wear!

Lots of cuddles / I love yous...

Dolallytats · 11/03/2016 14:11

Another one echoing praise and being positive.

MumUndone · 11/03/2016 14:10

I think the key to boosting confidence is to let children try things for themselves; to offer support, guidance and assistance but not to always do things for them. For example, when my 2 year old DS is struggling with a jigsaw, I won't swoop in and put the pieces together for him, I'll say 'try again, I know you can do it!' Even if he needs further help, I'll always praise him for trying as I think that's what counts.

glasgowlass · 11/03/2016 12:47

Praise, positivity and love. A child can become anything they want to when they have people who believe in them as it helps them believe in themselves.

Happygoluckyy · 11/03/2016 12:24

Be positive around them, praise them and make them believe there's nothing they can't achieve if they put their mind to it!

asuwere · 11/03/2016 12:18

For little children, I think praising and getting excited for/with them when they achieve something really boosts confidence. As they grow, obviously the achievements grow too (I no longer cheer when my 9yr old uses the toilet by himself ;))

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