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…”