Building confidence in their child is an issue that many parents find difficult to tackle, especially in a child’s formative years. It is hard to breach the subject with a child, much less explain the concepts of positive self-esteem and child development. The good thing is, many consider school to be a safe space and a safe environment where their child can build up confidence, be it clarifying doubts, asking questions or even practicing socialising skills with peers.

In this section we offer parenting tips for parents looking to encourage their child both at home and in school.