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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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.

Praise is key even for the small things making them feel they've achieved something is very important.

I think praise for specific achievements and activities, but also let them fail without rushing in to save the day all the time.

I loved to praise my childrens behaviour, if I saw them be kind, well behaved, or if they just did the right thing. Also listen to your child, make them know that you think they are amazing and their confidence will get a big boost!

Positivity and praise, interact with them in all social situations and include them in conversations.

Lots and lots of prise and encouragement. But be specific, say wow you did so well staying inside the lines or I'm so impressed how straight you cut that. Also asking them to 'teach' you or a younger sibling how they do something really makes them feel good xx

Listen to them, make them feel that what they have to say is important. That their feelings and opinions matter, also plenty of praise, every little pasta picture and portrait goes up on the fridge and the walls! Encourage them to ask questions so they grow curious about the world around them, and last but not least, make them feel they are loved! :)

Encouragement, praise and letting them acknowledge they have done well at something and feel good about it. Being positive about them and letting them have their own ideas.

You should focus on a child's effort and not the result. For example "you worked so hard", "wow how did you do that can you show me" etc.

Praise them when they achieve something and be positive with them

Find the positive in whatever they have done and praise them for it. Don't over do it as it can be counter-productive and they'll know if you don't mean it!