Toddler Self-Esteem

Encouragement, building your child’s confidence and feelings of worth:

·        focus on the strengths of your children

·        focus on what’s good about the situation

·        accept your children as they are

·        have faith in your children

·        let them know their worth (recognize their efforts)

·        respect your children

·        praise for things well done (encourage efforts, improvements)

·        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."