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

2.  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

3. 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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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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