{"id":335938,"date":"2016-09-29T14:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-09-29T06:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/tips-raising-confident-child-335938.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T09:09:10","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T01:09:10","slug":"tips-raising-confident-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/parenting-hk\/advice-for-mums-hk\/tips-raising-confident-child-335938.html","title":{"rendered":"Parenting Tips: 6 Habits to raise a confident child"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>In a world that increasingly seems to reward the confident and the extroverts among us, it can be worrying to wonder if you are grooming\u00a0your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/parenting\/parenting-tips\/signs-child-might-be-a-bully-200543.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">child<\/a>\u00a0to becoming a confident individual.<\/p> <p>The early\u00a0childhood stage in particular is a vital period in the development of a\u00a0child's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/lifelove\/coaching-lifelove\/9-ways-to-make-yourself-feel-loved-10505.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">confidence<\/a>. Children start to become self-conscious and aware of their individuality at just 18 months old, and begin absorbing information rapidly and developing a range of skills between the ages of 3 to 4. As such, these are the\u00a0prime, formative years to cultivate positive, confidence-building habits with your child. The role of the parent during these years cannot be overstated enough - present\u00a0research in early <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/culture\/entertainment\/staff-picks-marie-france-asias-favourite-childhood-memories-97976.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">childhood<\/a>\u00a0psychology agree\u00a0that because a child's experiences are largely centered within the family during this time, effective parenting plays a vital role in shaping a child's self-esteem and confidence.<\/p> <p>For the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/culture\/entertainment\/beyonce-10-celebrity-moms-love-93565.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">moms<\/a>\u00a0and moms-to-be out there, here are 6 effective confidence-nurturing tips and habits you can start practicing with your precious little one.<\/p> <p><em>Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p> <p><em>Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read More:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/parenting\/family-matters\/age-teenager-start-dating-206417.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Growing Up: What age should your teenager start dating?<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/parenting\/advice-for-mums\/intense-parenting-and-depression-172777.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Motherhood Woes: Can \u2018intense parenting\u2019 lead to depression?<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Worried that you might not be raising a confident child? 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