Building resilience in children

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How Children Develop Confidence Through Trying

The first time a child comes home from school and announces they are "bad at maths", they are often five or six years old.

Children build confidence not by getting everything right, but by learning to keep going when things feel difficult.

They have struggled with a worksheet, have not finished it in time, and have drawn a conclusion that, if left unchallenged, can take years to...

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Why Letting Children Make Mistakes Builds Lifelong Skills

Letting children make mistakes plays a crucial role in their development, helping them build resilience, confidence and independent thinking. Rather than preventing failure, giving children space to learn from their experiences can support long-term emotional and academic growth.

Why Is It Important to Let Children Make Mistakes?

Allowing children to make mistakes helps them develop...

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12 Proven Strategies for Building Resilience in Children: A Parent's Guide

As my son approaches the age of ten, I am very aware that life is starting to become a bit harder for him in terms of pressure and competition. The sports he has enjoyed up until now have been just for fun or a bit of friendly competition, whereas now there are proper squads, tournaments, and league tables. School has been learning in fun ways, lovely school plays, and a great place to try...