Self-Esteem

It’s important to foster self-esteem in your child.  A child who feels good about him/herself will feel capable, confident, and worthy. 

Build your child’s confidence and feelings of worth

●  focus on the strengths of your child

●  focus on what’s good about the situation

●  accept your child as he/she is

●  have faith in your child

●  teach and encourage your child to try new things

●  recognize his/her efforts

●  believe in your child

●  respect your child

●  praise him/her for their efforts and improvements

●  spend time with your child (play, cuddle, read, sing, talk and listen)

●  provide structure and consistent routines (mealtimes, bedtime, discipline)

●  have realistic expectations

●  avoid comparing

●  avoid encouraging competition

Encouraging Words

●  “I like the way you…..”

●  “I know you can……”

●  “ I appreciate that you…..”

●  “It looks like you worked very hard….”

●  “You’re improving…”