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When you spend one-on-one time with your child it makes them feel special and important and I think that is one of the keys to a happy and confident child. You discover a different side of them and truly hear the things they say. My kids are five and two, and while we do a lot of things as a family, we also set time aside to do things with each child individually. My husband and I take turns with one-on-one time with our little ones. The times he does something with our daughter, I’ll do something with our son. It’s something we try to do at least once a month.
It is important for me to build confidence in my children from a young age, especially my daughter. I know she will need a good foundation in self-esteem before grows into adolescence. The Always Live #LikeAGirl campaign also believes this and is all about helping girls stay confident. They want girls to stay in sports and persevere through failure, both of which are confidence boosters. In an effort to keep girls in the activities and sports they love, Walmart and Always are helping to tackle the issue of period poverty. Period poverty is a very real issue in the US. Nearly 1 in 5 girls have missed school or activities because they cannot afford period protection.
Confidence plummets at puberty, so having to miss activities and school because of a lack of access to period products only makes this drop in confidence worse. Missing out can limit a girl’s potential and opportunities far beyond puberty.
While my own daughter is not quite at this stage, it is important to begin laying the foundation for a confident young woman and that can start when they are little. Here are some ideas for how you can begin to boost confidence by spending one-on-one time with your child:
Play Games
Play their favorite game! Does she have a favorite board game or card game? My 5-year-old likes to get ALL of the games out and we play together.
Go For A Walk
My husband and I alternate taking the kids out for a walk. One day our son stays home with me while my husband takes our daughter for a walk. She loves picking flowers and ends up with a few when they get home.
Play Outside
Let your little one choose the activity they would like to play outside. Play a sport, get the sidewalk chalk out, blow bubbles, or have a picnic. The possibilities are endless.
Change The Routine
I’ve always loved routine, especially bedtime. Allowing one child to stay up past their bedtime is a great way to take advantage of one-on-one time. Alternate with your little ones so they each have a turn staying up late. Let your child stay up 20 minutes past their bedtime. They’ll love it, read a few books or talk about your day together.
How can I spend one-on-one time with my children when there’s so much to do? Remember, there will always be something to do, the list of chores is endless. However, you’ve seen first-hand how fast time flies. Sometimes I find it hard to believe my daughter is five! Time keeps going whether we like it or not. Make the time and stay involved with your little ones individually when they are little and as they grow.
Help boost their confidence by doing things they love. It is my hope that the time I spend with my daughter now will extend to her adolescent years when she will need my guidance, advice and support, especially during puberty.
It is unimaginable that there are girls who not have that experience because of something like period poverty. As a mother, I love supporting companies who are doing their part to boost girls’ confidence! As a part of the Always Live #LikeAGirl campaign, Always and Walmart will be helping to #EndPeriodPoverty in the month of January and you can help! Go to Walmart to purchase a 3-pack of Always Pads and Always and Walmart will donate a pack to girls who need them in the US. You can help make a difference, stock up on period products now. In addition, Always and Walmart are donating a year’s supply of period products to 50 teams in 50 states.
It is possible to start building confidence at a young age. Spend time with them individually and make memories. Learn more about them and show them you are interested in the things they like. It’s the little moments in life that will last a lifetime. Make time by listening to your child and talking with your child. No matter their age, always be present.
What are some ways you have been able to spend one-on-one time with your children? How do you hope to boost your daughter’s confidence? Make sure to leave your response and comment below.
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