The secret to helping your teen build confidence

Parents often tell me that they want to raise a confident child.

The #1 trait confident teenagers have in common is self-trust.

They trust their knowledge.

They trust their ability.

They trust their intuition.

So, how can we help them learn to trust themselves?

Let’s first look at what doesn’t help.

When we try to control our teen, we undermine their self-trust.

We often tell them what they should do, why they are wrong, or fix the situation.

You should study with Jenny to do well on your test.

You don’t look fat. You look beautiful.

I’ll take care of that application for you.

Now, I know firsthand that it’s difficult to resist the urge to exert our control when we are scared and worried.

We love them and want to protect them.

However, this teaches them that their knowledge, ability, and intuition are not to be trusted.

When we want them to build confidence, it’s time to shift from controlling them to trusting that they will solve challenges through trial and error.

I know that’s scary.

But if we want them to build self-trust, we must start by trusting them. 

• Your teen builds self-trust when they answer a question in class and get it right.

• They build self-trust when they take the shot and make it.

• They build self-trust when they listen to their intuition that senses danger. 

And it is self-trust that creates a confident kid.

I get it. It’s scary to trust that your teen will figure it out.

I can help you.

I’ll show you how to get comfortable releasing control so you can help your teen move forward with confidence.

Book a call HERE to learn more.

❤️ Jeanine