Tips On How To Help Your Child Develop A Positive Self-Esteem

Acknowledge Your Child’s Feelings

If your child comes to you to discuss a self-esteem issue, bullying, or about anything they may be feeling during this time, it is essential you hear them out and listen to why they are feeling the way they do. Listening to what they are feeling will help you identify the underlying problem and offer an effective solution. Reassure them it is okay for them to be experiencing these emotions and that it is healthy to talk about it with a trusted adult or peer to find a solution to their problem and be able to solve it, thus moving on in life. Comforting your child and talking about these issues with them will help make the problem seem less daunting, teach your child healthy ways to cope with challenges in life, and show them how to communicate and problem solve efficiently as they get older.

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