Every parent wants their child to have as much confidence in themselves as possible. A high level of self-esteem can take our children far in life, inspiring them to shoot for the stars and to believe they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Confident children are more likely to turn into independent, happy, successful, mentally tough adults, and what parent doesn't want that for their little ones? However, self-esteem doesn't always come naturally — it's an acquired trait, not a genetic one — no matter how often we tell our kids how great we think they are (though keep saying that and more!). If you think your child needs some help building a more positive self-image, here are 12 ways you can boost their confidence, starting today.