Building Character and Confidence in Children

Is overparenting just as harmful as underparenting when it comes to nurturing confidence in children? Are we overpraising our kids? These questions and more are tackled in our latest episode.

In this episode, we delve into a profound conversation on nurturing confidence in children with special guest Tom Rogerson, the Headmaster of Cottesmore School, an independent boarding and day school in the UK. Tom’s extensive experience as both an educational leader and a parent offers a unique perspective on child development.

He emphasizes the importance of letting children work hard for success, experiencing failure, and teaching them how to play the game of life rather than focusing solely on the end results. His perspective challenges the common pitfalls of overparenting and offers a balanced approach that nurtures a child’s character.

Explore the delicate balance between overparenting and underparenting, and discover how it influences a child’s confidence and character development. Tom Rogerson and Lisa Chuma touch upon several crucial points:

• The role of character-building and developing a global mindset in today’s educational landscape.
• The impact of projecting our expectations onto our children and allowing them to evolve as unique individuals.
• Strategies for parents and educators to boost a child’s confidence while keeping it authentic.
• The significant value of praising children genuinely and its impact on their self-esteem.
• Insights into letting children work hard for success and learning from their failures.

Tune in to this episode to gain a fresh perspective on nurturing confidence in children. Join the conversation, and start implementing strategies to prepare your children for success in a rapidly changing world. 

Contact Tom:

Website: https://www.cottesmoreschool.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-rogerson-659b287/