B UILDING S ELF -E STEEM IN C HILDREN Monica Deshields Doughty Pd5

 Why is it important for us to build self- esteem in children ? 1. To prevent complications 2. To keep children in the right state of mind 3. Give them confidence in whatever they do 4. To prevent cocooning

How Ways of improving the self-esteem of children  Respond to baby’s emotional needs  Help your child interact with others  Help them solve their own problems  Help them become self- motivated  Teach them independence  Help your child succeed  Encourage them to try again  Teach them to be original  Praise them

T HE AREAS OF SELF - ESTEEM Physical self-concept How you feel about your body and health.

Thinking  How you feel about your ability to think and to solve problems.

Social How you feel about your ability to get along with others.

Spiritual  How you feel about your religious beliefs or your place in the big picture.

Emotional How you feel about your feelings and how you express them.

Highs & Lows  High Self-Esteem helps a child: 1. Able to act independently 2. Take pride in accomplishments 3. Tolerate frustration 4. Attempt new tasks  Low Self-Esteem leads to: 1. Avoid trying new things 2. Feel unloved or unwanted 3. Blame others for his own shortcomings 4. Put down his own talents

Summary  It’s a good thing to boost a child’s confidence.  But don’t over do it.  Encourage your child.  Praise your child.  Bond with your child.

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