As a parent of two sensitive children, I understand how deeply emotions can impact both social interactions and academic experiences. I've seen how easily a harsh word from a peer or a challenging school assignment can shake their confidence. Through trial, patience, and a lot of learning, I've discovered how important it is to validate their feelings while gently guiding them toward resilience. I model calm problem-solving, encourage self-expression, and teach them to recognize and name their emotions—tools that help them build inner confidence when navigating friendships, group dynamics, or uncomfortable social moments. Academically, I’ve learned that confidence grows not from constant success, but from feeling supported when things are hard. I celebrate effort over perfection and break tasks into manageable steps to reduce overwhelm. Whether it's reading aloud, tackling math problems, or preparing for a presentation, I focus on building routines that reduce anxiety and increase their sense of control. I use praise that focuses on growth, like “You worked hard on that,” instead of just outcomes, to help them internalize their own progress. My experience has taught me that sensitive children don’t need to be pushed harder—they need to be seen, understood, and guided toward believing in themselves. I can use my personal experience to support other parents of sensitive children by offering practical tools, empathy, and guidance to help them build their child's confidence both socially and academically.