As parents, we
all want our children to believe in themselves with confidence. But
sometimes, even when we continue to reassure them, they lack the
self-trust to tackle hard tasks or prove that they are capable. I
got an email from a pitching coach (my son is a pitcher) discussing
his take on what builds confidence in kids. He thinks that
confidence comes from evidence of improvement, which aligns well
with the play therapy philosophy.
In this episode, I discuss the following topics:
Battle between the head and heart
The identity the child is working to establish
What is the process of confidence coming from evidence
The path to calm, confident, and in-control parenting starts now. The Play Therapy Parenting Podcast is hosted by Dr. Brenna Hicks, The Kid Counselor®. All content, no fluff.