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Psychology behind high and low self-esteem

https://www.miuc.org/importance-of-positive-self-esteem/

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-esteem-2795868

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evolution-the-self/201608/how-raise-your-kids-high-and-healthy-self-esteem

Ways parents can help build self-esteem at home

https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/self-esteem.html

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/empowering-your-child/self-esteem/7-ways-to-boost-your-childs-self-esteem

Celebrating diversity

Understanding that differences are valuable can help children see that their own unique attributes are strengths. These articles give helpful information on how to appreciate diversity in classrooms and communities. 

https://www.parenttoolkit.com/social-and-emotional-development/advice/social-awareness/teaching-kids-ages-5-8-to-respect-diversity

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-teach-children-about-cultural-awareness-and-diversity

Nurturing literacy in young children

Teaching a child how to read is a rewarding experience. Here are some great resources for how you can help a child learn to not only read words, but also improve reading comprehension and develop a love for reading in young children. 

https://www.readingrockets.org/blogs/shanahan-literacy/11-ways-parents-can-help-their-children-read

https://www.icanteachmychild.com/10-steps-to-teaching-your-child-to-read/

https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/how-to-get-kids-to-love-reading/