In this post, I’m glad to host Laura Pearson to share with us a very important part of our responsibility and privilege as parents—empowering our kids with leadership and fostering their capacity to impact and influence the world. Too often this is overlooked in the day to day activities. We may enroll them in various programs but fail to genuinely encourage them towards authentic leadership that starts with their own hearts. Laura provides a balanced approach and great tips! Please check out her website, http://edutude.net/ for K-12 resources to support your child’s learning.
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Leadership is one of the most crucial skills for young people. In a world that is in turmoil from conflicts and illness, the ability to stand up for your own ideas is invaluable. Not only do leadership skills empower children to take the wheel in school and work, but it will also give them the confidence to make good decisions in their personal lives, as well.
Family Connections Coaching is committed to ensuring that parents can give their children the best chance at success possible. To that end, we’ve gathered some tips for helping your child unleash her inner leader:
Set An Example
Show your child how to lead and succeed:
Encourage your child to talk to the adults in her life - family, teachers, friends - about their definition of success and how they got to where they are.
Show her how important education and betterment is by learning a new skill or working toward a master’s degree.
Have your child pick one of these books about real kids who were catalysts for change for inspiration.
Encourage Interests
Passion is a core component of confidence.
If she hasn’t already, encourage your child to try out some clubs and extracurricular activities at school or in your community.
If she shows interest in a particular activity, encourage her to take a leadership role or dig deeper into the field.
Avoid pushing your own interests - if she’s naturally into them, then you can bond over it together, but if she’s not, you may push her away from it altogether.
Build Confidence
The teen years are a crucial time for building confidence and helping your child believe in herself.
Encourage your child to get involved in causes she cares about so she can see how her work makes a difference in the world.
Body image is often rough on teens - avoid any negative self-talk about your own appearance to set a confident example.
Consider getting your teen one of these confidence-building guided journals.
Here are some more tips and ideas for boosting your teen’s confidence.
Teenagers are learning a lot about themselves during this stage of life, and the lessons they learn can follow them well into adulthood. Focus on helping them discover their best selves, and help them to believe they have the power to take charge and make a difference in their world. In doing so, you empower them to become the strong, confident adult they deserve to be.
Look to Family Connections Coaching for more information and opportunities to help you grow as a parent so your family can thrive.
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