Raising A Child’s Self Esteem
It has been said many times that kids learn what they live. So if to begin assisting your daughter or son raise positive self esteem and self value, then you should show them your positive sense of self and high self esteem. Be positive when you speak about yourself and underline your strong points. This will teach your child that it’s okay to be proud of their skills and talents.
Your daughter or son will also gain much from true and positive praise. Find something about them to applaud each day. You could even give your daughter or son a exercise you know they can complete and then praise themfor a job well done after they’re finished. Show your daughter or son that positive acts have a right to positive praise.
If your daughter or son is feeling down, exasperated or depressed, communicate openly, honestly and patiently with them. Hear what they say without judging or criticizing. They may not really appreciate why they are feeling the way they do, so the chance to talk with you about it could be just what’s needed to help them make some sense of a painful situation. Suggest positive behaviors and options as resolutions, and make sure you leave the lines of communication open so they know the next time they feel confused, they can come to you for assistance and know that you won’t judge or punish them for how they’re feeling.
Teach your daughter or son the value of setting goals and generating an action plan to achieve that goal and complete that task. Small assignments are the recommended best way to start off with in the beginning. Ensure that it’s an appropriate task for your child, and not too difficult. Don’t just offer praise at the conclusion of the assignment, but praise their efforts during the assignment as well.
Most important of all, make sure you tell your daughter or son “I love you” each day - many times throughout the day, in fact.
When they’ve misbehaved, just tell yourself that it’s not your son or daughter you hate, only their bad behavior. Tuck little, sweet notes in their lunch boxes or coat pockets. Before long, they’ll be able to say “I love you” just as effortlessly and truthfully in return.
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