Want to Increase Your Child’s Self-Confidence and Resilience? Science Says First Focus on Their Islands of Competence

Before you give constructive feedback, make sure you’ve built a base of affirmation and praise.

EXPERT OPINION BY JEFF HADEN @JEFF_HADEN

Our grandson says he wants to be a pro basketball player. While statistically unlikely, the process starts with him someday making his middle school team, so when he visits I try to work with him on his game. I’ll point out a skill he needs to improve. Suggest a skill he needs to develop. Recommend we work on conditioning.

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