Praise assures and makes a child certain that he is moving in the right direction. It raise his confidence level and boosts his self-esteem. Parents use this tool lavishly and carefully for the right things and in the right way. Appreciate when your child makes an attempt to do something or participates in any activity or competition regardless of the outcome. This would encourage him to keep trying and strengthen his belief in his abilities. Don’t praise keeping past weaknesses in mind but appreciate the present efforts.