4.WORK ALONGSIDE THEM
Your child needs you in this journey. So take the time to work through their problems with them so they don't feel alone. Sometimes even just your presence will give them strength— sit with them while they work on their homework, send them a few encouraging words during the day.
5.GO OUT INTO THE WORLD
Going places, being in different and sometimes unfamiliar situations is a great confidence booster for anyone. Take your kid out to museums, the library, the theater—it's not only fun, but will help them work on social skills and nurture interest in the world around them.
6.HELP THEM FIND ROLE MODELS
Sure, you're their most important role model, but they can have more than one. It's important to see others who are making a mark on the world, overcoming obstacles and just plain being content while navigating life. It can be a celebrity, a sports figure, a historical figure or even just someone you know.
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