The Way We're Made
Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem
The parent-child relationship is often the foundation of a child’s self-esteem. Therapist Carly Schrimpl offers practical advice for helping your child who is struggling with their self-esteem, beginning by simply being with your child. http://holtinternational.org/pas/newsletter/2016/12/21/being-with-learn-ways-to-strengthen-your-childs-self-worth/
Did you know that setting limits helps build your child’s self-esteem? Discover this and other tips at https://www.babycenter.com/0_how-to-build-your-preschoolers-self-esteem_64036.bc
Dr. Sears discusses a variety of factors that work in to a child’s confidence, including examining the parent’s own self esteem and past hurts. https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/parenting/child-rearing-and-development/12-ways-help-your-child-build-self-confidence
How do you handle balancing positive and negative experiences and feedback or correction for your child? https://www.apacenter.com/magic-ratio-positive-parenting/
Positive Affirmation for Kids
101 Words of affirmation to encourage your children https://matthewljacobson.com/101-words-of-affirmation-every-child-wants-to-hear-with-free-printable/
Printable Freebies
Clinical social worker Yanique Chambers offers this free printable journal for young children with feeling icons to circle and spaces to draw and write. She also discusses the importance of journaling. http://www.kiddiematters.com/journal-writing-kids-journal/
Help for Low Self-Esteem
Psychology Today discusses 10 common root causes of low self-esteem and how to address them. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/me-we/201312/10-sources-low-self-esteem
Childhood low self-esteem can lead to a number of problems in teen years. This article discusses how choices can impact low self-esteem. http://www.goodchoicesgoodlife.org/choices-for-young-people/boosting-self-esteem/