how to build up my child's self-confidence

[Babykiki]

I have never had a lot of self-confidence or self-esteem for that matter. I've struggled with it throughout school and university. I was bullied relentlessly since primary school and I can only be greatful I grew up in a time before social media and I could find peace in the comfort of my home and family.

If you'd meet mе now you'd never guess. In fact I make a great first impression. But in times of stress I tend to revert to that bullied little school girl.

I was just chatting with my mom last night and we both worried over how my little girl will turn out in that department. My father and I have self confidence issues even though we are both intelligent and attractive people. My sister and my mom on the other hand have confidence and have often fought in my corner when I was younger. I worry it might be heredetery and my daughter would take after me. Her dad is quite self-assured so I guess it's 50-50.

My daughter is just over two and a half years old. I have noticed when other kids take her scooter or toys at the playground, she always hides behind me and pushes me to get them back for her. Even when I say if you want to ride your scooter ask that child to givе it back she still wont. I might be reading too much into it. I just don't know how to instill confidence in her and help her build up her self-esteem. It's a reeeeeally tough world out there. She's going to need to be able to stand up for herself.

I would appreciate your advice

Modelling. Children learn by watching. If she sees you being assertive, communicating clearly, standing up for yourself and holding good boundaries, she will learn to do so too.

Try role-playing similar situations when you're at home in a familiar environment.

Acting and dance classes can work wonders

Yes by example (even if you have to force/fake it)
Situations like above in OP where appropriate and while she's young enough to do it, you can say for her 'can we have that back' or can we have a go now etc etc.
Lots of experiences help (I believe)
And yes clubs and activities help.
Lots of bigging up.
However I do believe a lot of it is just down to the child's nature. There's only so much you can do if a child is naturally not confident

Maybe you should ask for the scooter back for her and when she sees you stand up for her, it'll make her feel important enough to speak up for self and perhaps she'll start to do the same.

Also in everyday tasks, let her do them herself to instill that feeling of 'I can do it' pride. These little experiences will add up and she'll believe in herself.

Finally, people have different personalities, so encouraging strengths rather then improving weaknesses often work better at self esteem/ confidence.

I've just said the same as the lady above.