Self-confidence is an important quality to develop as preschoolers that will positively influence the rest of their lives.

Learn what self-confidence is, the importance of it, and how you can help your child develop their own self-confidence.

Self-confidence is believing in yourself and accepting your own abilities, beliefs, and mistakes. A person who is confident understands their strengths and weaknesses. Self-confidence refers to a person’s willingness to try new things and take on new challenges that come their way.

Understanding the importance of self-confidence is the first step in supporting the development of your child’s self-confidence. Self-confidence in children can help to:

 Self-confidence develops over time. To help your child develop self-confidence:

Working to build your child’s self-confidence is one of the best ways you can spend your time as a parent. It may take a little extra effort sometimes, but you will be setting your child up for success now and in the future.