How Board Games Help Kids Build Confidence

Intro:
Did you know that something as simple as game night can help kids grow their confidence?
A 2020 study in Early Child Development and Care (Wang et al., 2020) found that cooperative and competitive board games teach kids to take risks, make decisions, and handle mistakes — all key to self-esteem.

Body:
✔️ Safe Wins and Losses
Board games create a safe space for kids to win — and lose — gracefully.
Learning that it’s okay to make mistakes helps build resilience.

✔️ Decision-Making Practice
Every turn is a chance to choose. Kids develop problem-solving and critical thinking.

✔️ Praise the Effort
Parents can boost confidence by focusing on effort, not just winning.

Closing:
Next time you open a board game box, remember: you’re building more than memories — you’re helping your child believe in themselves.