Sometimes kids don’t voice the struggle, but you see it in their shoulders or the way they retreat to their room. The unspoken doubt is heavy. They might not even have words for it.

This is where your presence matters most. Sitting on the edge of the bed, folding laundry nearby, or inviting them on a car ride, these simple acts say, “You’re not alone. I’m here.” And in that safe presence, truth has room to grow.

Confidence isn’t something you conjure up by staring in a mirror and saying affirmations. It’s built through relationship. It's formed as children are seen, known, named, and celebrated by the people who love them most.