9 Secrets of Confident Kids

Fantasize About the Future

If kids can envision themselves doing something important or fulfilling when they grow up, they're bound to feel more confident now. Talk to your child about how you, your spouse, and other adults he knows chose careers. Your child may dream of being a pop singer or an astronaut, but don't try to lower his expectations. Even if he changes his mind, the important thing is that he's thinking about his goals.

Copyright © 2008. Used with permission from the May 2008 issue of Parents magazine.