Building A Child’s Self Esteem

It's often been said that children learn what they live. So if you're looking for a place to start supporting your child raise positive self worth and self value, then you should let them see your confident sense of self and high self worth. Be constructive when you talk about yourself and underline your strong points. This will demonstrate to your child that it's alright to be proud of their skills and talents.

Your child also benefits from true and positive praise. Recognize something about them to applaud every day. One idea you could adopt is to give your child a exercise you know they will be able to complete and then commend themfor a task well done after they're finished. Show your child that positive actions are worthy of positive praise.

When your child is feeling down in the dumps, annoyed or depressed, communicate frankly, honestly and patiently with them. Hear what they say without criticizing or judging. They may not really appreciate why they are feeling the way they do, so the opportunity to talk with you about it may be what's needed to help them make sense out of a difficult situation. Suggest positive behaviors and choices as resolutions, and be sure to leave that door of communication open so they know the next time they are confused, they can come to you for guidance and know that you won't judge or punish them for how they're feeling.

Show your child the importance of setting goals and creating a plan of action to achieve that goal and finish that task. Small projects are the recommended best way to start off with in the beginning. Make sure that it's a suitable task for your child, and not too difficult. Don't only give praise at the end of the project, but praise their accomplishments during the project as well.

Most importantly, tell your child "I love you" each and every day - many times throughout the day, in fact.

When they've been naughty, just remind yourself that it's not your child you disapprove of, only their behavior. Put short, sweet notes in their lunch boxes or jacket pockets. Before long, they'll learn to say "I love you" just as easily and truthfully in reciprocation.

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