As a mom you play a huge role in setting the tone in your home for your kids. Do you feel like you are empowering and inspiring to your children? Being positive and communicating gentle all the time isn't going to be a breeze.  It starts with being aware of the way you speak to your kids and how the way you respond to them. Acknowledge the way you are making them feel about themselves. Stop shaming them when they're having a hard time with something.  As parents we should be an intentional and positive role models for our kids to look up too. Constant criticism erodes their confidence. Boundaries and limits do not need to be enforced using fear. Get creative and look for ways to build their strengths. Giving your kids small task can build their confidence in so many ways.