As parents, we want our teens to feel confident about who they are. We cross our fingers the encouragement and support we’ve given them up to this point has been enough to build a strong self-esteem.
The reality is the teenage years are full of change.
A teen's brain experiences a “reorganization” that can leave both parents and teens feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and confused.
Love Unconditionally
Embrace a Growth Mindset in Your Home
Make Room for Failure
Praise the Process and Tie it to the Outcome
Help them Gain New and Lacking Skills
Be a Family that Doesn’t Give Up
Give Reassurance
Talk About Assertiveness
Practice at Home
Encourage Self-Compassion
Encourage Diversity in Activities and Interests
Give Less Advice
Ask for Advice
Listen
Model Confidence
Your teen’s true confidence is reflected in their mindset, their readiness to grow and learn from the challenges they encounter. Unfortunately, this may take time.
You can’t force your child to embrace a growth mindset, practice positive affirmations, or try challenging activities, but you can create a home environment that nourishes and encourages these behaviors.
With your support, your teen can build self-worth and confidence which matches the images she’s sharing on social media.
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/build-self-esteem-confidence-teens
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