Boost Your Child's Self-Worth This Summer--There's Still Time!
This summer I've blogged about how to help your anxious child boost his or her confidence by learning skills, such as juggling and doing magic tricks—areas of expertise that have a "wow" factor. These abilities impress other kids, but the real power comes when a child is able to learn things that are difficult, that take determination and time, and do it well. Successful achievement by its very nature has a positive affect on a child's developing ego.
Though there is less than a month to go before school begins, there is time for your child to start something new. Here are some suggestions:
Ventriloquism—continues the "circus curriculum" theme. Learning how to "vent" as the professionals call it, is something older children and teens can do. Kids will learn how to throw their voice, create and develop a character, be able to interact with children and adults, speak in public, make people laugh.
Unicycle Riding—children and adults are turning on to riding unicycles. Some school are offering it in their "circus curriculum" program. In these classes it's not unusual to see kids riding and juggling at the same time—now that's being coordinated! Unicycle riding gives kids an aerobic workout, builds stamina, balance and coordination along with a great sense of accomplishment.
Theater Arts—enrolling your child in a theater arts program is an enriching way to help him or her build confidence through acting classes and putting on a production. Summer programs may be over, but many local and regional theaters offer classes and put on plays throughout the year. Participation in these programs will teach your child how to communicate with confidence, to work with a team of peers and adults, to express themselves creatively—and that's only for starters.
These are only a few ideas, I'm sure readers will come up with many more. Having interests, learning how to do something new, being able to set goals and have the determination to attain them is a major factor in how children build a healthy self-image. And by guiding and helping, or even joining your child (parents unicycle ride too) in these exciting pursuits, communication and connection with your child will deepen and grow.
More information on the above activities can be found online.
Please send your comments, questions, and ideas.
All my best,
Diane
Though there is less than a month to go before school begins, there is time for your child to start something new. Here are some suggestions:
Ventriloquism—continues the "circus curriculum" theme. Learning how to "vent" as the professionals call it, is something older children and teens can do. Kids will learn how to throw their voice, create and develop a character, be able to interact with children and adults, speak in public, make people laugh.
Unicycle Riding—children and adults are turning on to riding unicycles. Some school are offering it in their "circus curriculum" program. In these classes it's not unusual to see kids riding and juggling at the same time—now that's being coordinated! Unicycle riding gives kids an aerobic workout, builds stamina, balance and coordination along with a great sense of accomplishment.
Theater Arts—enrolling your child in a theater arts program is an enriching way to help him or her build confidence through acting classes and putting on a production. Summer programs may be over, but many local and regional theaters offer classes and put on plays throughout the year. Participation in these programs will teach your child how to communicate with confidence, to work with a team of peers and adults, to express themselves creatively—and that's only for starters.
These are only a few ideas, I'm sure readers will come up with many more. Having interests, learning how to do something new, being able to set goals and have the determination to attain them is a major factor in how children build a healthy self-image. And by guiding and helping, or even joining your child (parents unicycle ride too) in these exciting pursuits, communication and connection with your child will deepen and grow.
More information on the above activities can be found online.
Please send your comments, questions, and ideas.
All my best,
Diane
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