Young girls face greater pressure than boys to achieve perfection, which can sap their confidence, according to a new study.
Unfortunately, the best ways to boost kids' self-confidence aren't always obvious to their parents. This can especially be true for parents of young girls, who are more likely than boys to suffer fromSign up for NBC New York newsletters.
"When children fear failing, it can hamper their willingness to explore and think outside the box. This impacts the key skill of creative confidence — which can carry into adulthood," says Harvard-trained journalist and parenting researcher Jennifer Breheny Wallace.Boosting your kids' confidence and creativity can be as simple as rethinking word choices and even the way you praise your child, according to Wallace.
Wallace recommends being open with your kids by sharing examples of past mistakes you've made, and how you learned from them.means believing that you can get better at stuff by working hard and never giving up, instead of thinking you're just born with certain skills," she says."When kids have this mindset, they're more likely to bounce back from tough times, enjoy learning new things, and be up for trying out new stuff, even if it's tricky.
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