One of the best ways to support children in taking risks and trying new challenges, is to lend them your confidence. By believing in their abilities (even if you have to fake it), you help them to believe in themselves.

‍What you can do in practice:

‍Try modeling this with phrases like, "I know this is hard, but you can do hard things," or, "This is a big challenge, but I believe in you." Borrowing faith from YOU can make a big difference for your patients and their families.