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Your children may look at you kind of funny if every time they did what you asked you gave them a chunk of a chicken hot […]
Help your child learn from mistakes Children with low self-esteem are terribly afraid of making mistakes. And this fear makes it very difficult for them to […]
Encourage Socialization As children develop, healthy peer relationships begin to have a greater impact on how they see themselves. In the elementary years, it’s no longer […]
Provide Opportunities for Self-Monitoring A basic component of high self-esteem is the ability to observe ourselves and to change our behavior to fit the demands of […]
Encourage Positive Self-Talk Perhaps you have heard your child say things like, “I stink at this” “I can’t do this” “I hate myself” These words perpetuate […]
Praise and discipline your child, choosing words carefully Your words are very important to your child. The way you offer praise and deliver criticism can help […]
Encourage Your Child Constantly It may seem obvious that parents need to encourage their children if high self-esteem is to develop. But often in our hectic […]
Encourage Areas Of Competence Help your child find areas of competence as stepping stones on the road toward high self-esteem. Support your child in finding his […]