Kids and Self Esteem

September 6, 2007 | By Marie In Parenting Young Kids, Family |

Growing up can be really tough. Kids go through difficult periods and their self esteem really gets challenged. There is so much pressure from cliques, to fashion, to having a certain look. It’s just crazy sometimes.

If you ever notice that your child is showing some signs of low self-esteem, make sure to do something to fix it up real quick. Below are some tips to help you out:

  • Make sure to show them how proud you are of them.
  • Give them a hug, a praise, brag about them to your friends and family no matter how far they are.
  • Focus on your child’s strength. Let them know that you notice what they are good at - you can center your conversation on that.
  • Give them special attention. Spend some one on one time with them. You can even go out on a special date. Tell them that they are special!
  • Show them that you respect what’s on their mind. Sure, perhaps you may disagree with somethings sometimes but make it clear that you still value and respect their opinion.

    • Just doing some or all of these simple things will help your child boost their self esteem.

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    1. Kathy (1 comments.) on September 7th, 2007

      Back To School—A Parents (Learn how to ask questions that inspire kids to think!)

      The first indicator for our family that school will begin soon, is the information we find jammed into our mailbox. Health forms, procedure forms, permission slips, school supply requirements, and welcome letters are included. With four children, age 3–12 we receive an abundance of information.

      Each one of my children is handling this anticipated transition differently. I ask myself as a mother,How can I support each one of my children through this process? How much do I participate? How will my feelings and anxieties effect their experience? What will this transition be like for me?

      I honestly think I look forward to the beginning of school with less enthusiasm than my children. I love summer with my kids. I love the relaxed nature of summer days. I love that it gets lighter earlier and stays lighter later.

      OH! Right! This isn’t about me . . .

      When I asked my children whether or not they are excited about school, the reply varied from “YES”, “Sort-A”, “NO WAY”, to “I dunno”. It really depends on which child is asked, the current mood, the activity of the day and who asked the question.

      Thinking I would outsmart my kids and ask really GOOD questions in order to find out the true essence of what they were feeling and thinking about the countdown, I spent some time generating better questions to ask them. Here they are;

      * “If you could only do one more thing this summer, what would it be?”
      * “What is your best memory of the summer?”
      * “What excites you most about the upcoming school year?”
      * “What are you the most anxious about for this school year?”
      * “What are you going to do about it?”
      * “What do you know for sure that this year will bring you?”
      * “What is the most significant difference for you between summer and school?”

      continue reading . . .sharedventures.net

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