Help children build confidence in primary school

 As your child starts primary school they enter a whole new world of social connections, structure and learning. It’s an exciting time of growth and opportunity, but it can also be a period in a child’s life where they may start to experience feelings of worry, perfectionism and fear of failure.

The ages of 6 to 10 are a key developmental stage called 'middle childhood' and its all about children begin building autonomy, establishing their unique strengths and gaining confidence in their own abilities. As a parent or carer, you play a pivotal role at this time in helping your child develop their self-worth and find their path.

Research shows us that when we encourage a child's strengths, not only are we helping them develop confidence and resilience, we're also supporting their overall school achievement.

Head over to the Smiling Mind blog to catch a glimpse into your child's mind during middle childhood, learn which of their strengths you can support, and get some practical tips on how to support them.