, such as reading a story, playing a game, or just having a chat. Do this daily and tell them how much you enjoy it.Recall successes Talk about your child’s triumphs, especially at moments of low confidence. It will help instill self-value.More psychology tips from

consoles and mobile phones. It has never been so important to teach your child how to concentrate. Your child needs to learn how to “tune out” things that are distracting her. This is a useful technique in a lively classroom or noisy house when she

makeshift microphone and a captive audience to share the laughs.More psychology from Junior:Ways to boost your child's body imageTen rules for raising successful daughters

to influence a child’s behaviours. Giving simple rewards – making cakes together for instance – are a good way to show how well they have done when reaching specific goals.More psychology from Junior:How to encourage empathy in your toddlerThe science behind

and make it a habit. For example, you could say, "That little girl looks lonely. Why don’t you ask her to play with you?" Or, "Daddy looks hot and tired. Why don’t you take him a drink?" Be active Encourage your child to learn to do lots of things well

their abilities: physically, mentally and socially. Rather than protecting them from perceived risks, nurturing your child’s self-confidence is the best way to encourage a smaller-than-average child to not only stand up for themselves in the playground, but also

Encourage your child to have a special toy or comforter that she brings to bed with her, and reassure her that you are close by. If your child cries at night, respond quickly by going to her and reassuring her, but avoid the temptation to make a big fuss

on body image is widely documented in relation teenagers and adults, but what about young children? Exposure to negative attitudes about body image, whether from the media or within the home can have a serious effect on a child’s attitude towards

at Toronto University, most children know how to lie by the age of three. But even this needn’t be a cause of great concern for parents.“White lies are a natural part of development,” explains Gummer. “It depends how old your child is and her intentions

1. Start with positive expectations If you expect your child to be scared of life, guess what? He will be. Thepower of expectations is stunning. Studies have shown that even very youngchildren act in a way that confirms their parents