{"id":8174,"date":"2026-08-20T15:27:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/?page_id=8174"},"modified":"2026-08-27T14:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:44:29","slug":"self-confidence-fears-friendships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/online-services\/self-confidence-fears-friendships\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-confidence, Fears, Friendships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Self-confidence, fears, friendships\u2014when does my child need support?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Every child has their own personality. Some children are loud and approach others openly, while others are more cautious, sensitive, or reserved. And that’s perfectly fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It usually becomes difficult for parents when they start to feel that their child is being held back by their insecurity or fears.<\/strong> The child no longer dares to do things that they would actually like to do. He or she has a hard time making friends, avoids certain situations, is very afraid of making mistakes or taking tests\u2014or changes drastically in order to fit in with a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might also be wondering: Is this just another phase? Should I offer more encouragement, does my encouragement get through, or should I hold back a bit? Is this group of friends good for my child? Has the moment come when I should step in?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mental health doesn’t just begin when a mental illness is diagnosed.<\/strong> Recognizing stress early on and seeking support when parents are worried can help children before anxiety, withdrawal, or self-doubt begin to increasingly dominate their daily lives. The DAK Prevention Radar 2025 shows that many young people experience such stress: About one-third of the children and adolescents surveyed reported feeling lonely, about one in six reported depressive symptoms, and nearly two-thirds reported frequent exhaustion. Not every instance of anxiety or difficult phase requires treatment\u2014but parents also don\u2019t have to wait until a source of stress has developed into a full-blown mental illness before seeking support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through us, you can get support from our partner, cleverly, and take the time to figure out what your child and your family need right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Does this sound familiar to you?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Insecurity, fears, or a lack of self-confidence manifest themselves in very different ways in children and adolescents. You may recognize your child in one or more of these situations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My child lacks self-confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n