Being ones Best

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When young people believe in themselves, you can hear self-belief in the words they speak and see it through their body language. Nonverbal cues like a “thumbs up” means “I’ve got this covered. I can handle this.” This sense of confidence and motivation is what we hope all children will feel deep within themselves.
Ways to Promote Children's Self-Belief

Foster children’s curiosity by asking questions rather than providing answers.
Value the different ways kids learn.
Communicate and listen to young people with love and respect.
Set boundaries in positive ways, without shaming or blaming.
Support children through school/life challenges, helping them embrace fear, failure, and imperfection as
opportunities to cultivate wisdom.
Encourage young people to pay attention to and express their thoughts, feelings, and what their bodies are
communicating.
Give kids time in their day for personal reflection.
Caringly hold children accountable for their actions.
Teach young people to make amends when they make mistakes.
Work hard, make decisions, and solve problems together.
Encourage children to ask for help when they need it.
Help kids connect with nature, art, and other pursuits that inspire creativity.
Play, laugh, dream, and have fun together.
Help kids make a difference in the world by responding to the needs of others.
Model to youth how to lead with empathy, gratitude, and kindness.
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When young people believe in themselves, you can hear self-belief in the words they speak and see it through their body language. Nonverbal cues like a “thumbs up” means “I’ve got this covered. I can handle this.” This sense of confidence and motivation is what we hope all children will feel deep within themselves.
Ways to Promote Children's Self-Belief

Foster children’s curiosity by asking questions rather than providing answers.
Value the different ways kids learn.
Communicate and listen to young people with love and respect.
Set boundaries in positive ways, without shaming or blaming.
Support children through school/life challenges, helping them embrace fear, failure, and imperfection as
opportunities to cultivate wisdom.
Encourage young people to pay attention to and express their thoughts, feelings, and what their bodies are
communicating.
Give kids time in their day for personal reflection.
Caringly hold children accountable for their actions.
Teach young people to make amends when they make mistakes.
Work hard, make decisions, and solve problems together.
Encourage children to ask for help when they need it.
Help kids connect with nature, art, and other pursuits that inspire creativity.
Play, laugh, dream, and have fun together.
Help kids make a difference in the world by responding to the needs of others.
Model to youth how to lead with empathy, gratitude, and kindness.[:id]

When young people believe in themselves, you can hear self-belief in the words they speak and see it through their body language. Nonverbal cues like a “thumbs up” means “I’ve got this covered. I can handle this.” This sense of confidence and motivation is what we hope all children will feel deep within themselves.
Ways to Promote Children's Self-Belief

Foster children’s curiosity by asking questions rather than providing answers.
Value the different ways kids learn.
Communicate and listen to young people with love and respect.
Set boundaries in positive ways, without shaming or blaming.
Support children through school/life challenges, helping them embrace fear, failure, and imperfection as
opportunities to cultivate wisdom.
Encourage young people to pay attention to and express their thoughts, feelings, and what their bodies are
communicating.
Give kids time in their day for personal reflection.
Caringly hold children accountable for their actions.
Teach young people to make amends when they make mistakes.
Work hard, make decisions, and solve problems together.
Encourage children to ask for help when they need it.
Help kids connect with nature, art, and other pursuits that inspire creativity.
Play, laugh, dream, and have fun together.
Help kids make a difference in the world by responding to the needs of others.
Model to youth how to lead with empathy, gratitude, and kindness.[:]