Constructing Your Child’s Healthy Sense Of Self Esteem

Posted on 11th March 2022
in Articles, Parenting
by Amy Stewart

Building Your Child's Healthy Sense Of Self Esteem

Your child’s self-esteem is their mental foundation.

A self-assured child is confident, secure, happy, well-adjusted, and successful.

They can solve problems that come their way, and thrive under a loving parent’s nurturing care.

What are some good ways to built self-esteem in your child?

Most importantly, accept your child for who they are, and help them do the same.

Teach your child that nobody is perfect, and that everyone makes mistakes.

Show them how to learn, grow from their mistakes and let them know that you also make mistakes.

Children with high self-esteem are able to take lessons from mistakes and apply them down the road.

A child with low self-esteem become frustrated and resort to self-depreciating behaviour, such as calling themselves stupid and vowing to never try that again.

Help your child discover their abilities and talents.

Encourage outlets for them to build on and improve them.

Praise a child not only for improvements in abilities and skills, but also for the traits they naturally possess.

Encourage your child to make positive choices.

Open an honest dialog with your child and discuss the possibilities with them.

Children who learn skills for making positive choices when they are younger are well-prepared for the tougher choices they have to make when they are older.

Ensure that you spend lots of quality time with your child, at least once a week.

Whether you are shooting baskets or going out to grab a hamburger, take time to talk and keep in touch.

If you find it difficult to squeeze in quality time during a hectic week, take the time to talk about things during the drive to school or while they are helping you put the groceries away.

Always remember that reading should be a fun and enjoyable activity for your children, and it should never feel like a chore for them.