If you want to give your child a confidence boost for when they go to college then you have come to the right place. This guide will show you how you could make them feel better about themselves today.
Embrace It
Sit down and talk with your child about them going to college and tell them that you are enthusiastic about them taking that next step in their life. Indicate that you want to support them and that you are there to help them succeed. Remember that your love is stronger than ever. Even when your child has needs, you are deeply interested in them being independent and you can also help them to advocate for themselves more as well. Relax, and sit back knowing that you have done your best to try and support your child. If you can do this then you will be able to give them a bit of a confidence boost. If you want to help your child then why not invest in a photo book maker, so they can look back at all of the memories you’ve made with them?
Change equals Stress
Stress happens when people are forced to adapt to new circumstances. This happens regardless of whether those circumstances are good or bad. At the end of the day, making the transition to college will require a huge amount of effort. You can support your child by trying to normalise the fact that they are going to be experiencing stress and by supporting them through their new routine.
Freedom and Trust
If you can transition early then this will help them a lot. Gradually take yourself, and your child through the process where possible. Even though this is going to be difficult, it will make things easier for when your child leaves. Start while your child is in high school, and let them advocate for themselves. Give them the freedom to handle new situations, as this will go a long way when it comes to giving them confidence. Show that you trust them to make their own decisions, because if you do then you will soon find that you are able to see a difference in them.
Share what you Care About
You are no longer in charge of your child, but you do need to make sure that you are there to show your support. You need to stay responsible and you also need to keep in touch. It is never too late to reach out to them and set your expectations. If you can do this and if you can show your child that you are always going to be there for them then this will help a lot. You may also find that it gives them the chance to reach out if they ever need help, which is crucial if you want to keep them safe. At the end of the day, it’s not easy to raise a child and a lot of it comes down to knowing when to step back and when to step up. If you can do this, everything else should fall into place.
