Raising Your Child’s Confidence

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Raising Your Child’s Confidence]( One of the most precious gifts you can grant your children is the true independence they gain when they become stewards of their own happiness. Parents are moved by instinct to love, nurture, and provide for their offspring. Because our children are so much a part of us, we want to see them blissfully happy. Also, our own desire to be liked, materialist pressures, and a fervent wish that our children should have everything we lacked as youngsters can prompt us to spoil them. However, while it might seem that buying your child expensive gifts will give them fond memories of childhood or that you can heal your emotional wounds by doting on your sons and daughters, you may be unconsciously interfering with your children’s development. One of the most precious gifts you can grant your children is the true independence they gain when they learn to earn what they most want and become stewards of their own happiness. Try allowing your children to experience life to the fullest. When the time comes for them to live on their own, you will have the confidence that you raised a child that can both enter and contribute to society. When children are not afforded the opportunity to explore self-reliance, they may develop a sense of entitlement that blinds them to hard work and the needs of others. We may indulge children because giving them gifts is pleasurable. Or we may want to avoid conflict out of fear that our children won’t love us. Yet children who are given acceptance, love, and affection in abundance are often kinder, more charitable, and more responsible than those who received their every material demand. They develop a strong sense of self that stretches beyond possessions and the approval of their peers, and as adults, they understand that each individual is responsible for building the life they desire. If you find yourself giving in to your child’s every whim, ask yourself why. You may discover that the answer is connected more to your own needs. Rearing your children to respect the value of money and self-sufficiency as they grow from infants to young adults is a challenging but rewarding process. It can be difficult to watch a child struggle to meet a personal goal, yet it is wonderful to be by their side as they achieve it. By showing them understanding and compassion and being fully present with them, you support their journey toward adulthood. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Love this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Parenting From the Soul]( By Annie Burnside Soulful parenting is a wonderful way to develop more meaningful connections with children and infuse greater spiritual awareness into the whole family. This course by parenting expert and mother Annie Burnside is for families, soon-to-be parents, and anyone seeking a deepened understanding of wholeness and authenticity in everyday life. You’ll learn how to utilize family discussions, role-play, and visual cues while you explore important life-affirming themes and rituals together. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( - [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( - [The Intuitive Power of Zodiac Signs]( - [Toxic Positivity: Speak Your Truth and Embrace Your Emotions]( - [A Year of Writing to Reveal Who You Really Are]( Recommended For You [Communicating With Animals]( [Learn More]( [Letting Go With Forgiveness]( [Learn More]( [Heart Yoga: Awaken to the Joy of Life]( [Learn More]( [Toxic Positivity: Speak Your Truth and Embrace Your Emotions]( [Learn More]( [Activate Your Fascia, Free Your Body]( [Learn More]( [Soul-to-Soul Animal Communication]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Science-Based Lymphatic Drainage Rescue]( 2. [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( 3. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 4. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 5. [A Year to Clear What Is Holding You Back!]( 6. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 7. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 8. [Getting Unstuck]( 9. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 10. [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.