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5 Ways In Which Parents Can Encourage Kids To Try New Things And Boost Their Confidence

Involving children in new activities keeps it interesting for them, and it also does wonders for their mental resilience.

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Written By: Prerna Mittra | Updated: April 1, 2024, 5:01 PM

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Encourage Kids

Building resilience in children involves encouraging them to take up new activities and challenges, in order to boost their confidence. It is also good for their personal development. Involving children in new activities keeps it interesting for them, and it also does wonders for their mental resilience. It teaches them how to navigate life's challenges like an adult would, and how to tackle setbacks as opposed to being afraid of them. According to parenting coach Swati Gupta, there are primarily five things that parents can do to make their children smarter and to encourage them to take on new initiatives. Scroll down to find out.

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Lead By Example

According to the expert, the first thing that parents can do is to lead by example. They can demonstrate a willingness to try new activities themselves and share their experiences with their children to rouse their interest. Also Read - 6 Signs Your Child Is Being Raised In A Loving Environment

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Provide Positive Reinforcement

As parents, you must praise your children for their little efforts and willingness that they show to try new things, regardless of the outcome, so as to encourage them to continue doing it.

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Set Realistic Expectations

The parenting coach said that it is crucial to encourage children to challenge themselves, but at the same time, parents also need to reassure them that it is okay to make mistakes and learn from them.

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Prerna Mittra

With more than a decade of experience in journalism, this author writes on health and lifestyle topics, from pregnancy to mental health, diseases, fitness, parenting, and such. Previous work experience includes The Indian Express, Network18 Group, Times Of India. For ... Read More