School. Sports. Clubs. Chances are, if your child is involved in any of these, he or she talks all day. So why don’t all kids gravitate towards public speaking?

While the career and life benefits of public speaking exposure for children and teens are well documented, it can be a real challenge to get kids interested in making speeches. Very often, kids are hesitant to put themselves “out there” in the form of a public presentation. For parents who may not have a wealth of public speaking experience themselves, this shyness might be hard to argue with.

But, with a few simple tips in mind, you can help your child branch out and grow more comfortable speaking publically.

Here’s a quick guide: