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Daphne King, EdD
Parents: Link To Healthy Self-Esteem For Kids
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Parents: Link To Healthy Self-Esteem For Kids

How we view ourselves shapes much of our lives and the decisions that we make. The view we hold of ourselves impacts our relationships, decision-making, and how we treat ourselves, as well as allow others to treat us. How we view ourselves is directly related to self-esteem and is an important part of who we are. For children, self-esteem is a critical part of their development and often they have a difficult time even understanding what self-esteem is.

Self-esteem is defined as the value or regard one has for oneself, or how one sees oneself. Myers et al. (2011) says that there is a direct connection between self-esteem, the individual’s personal support system and relationships, activities engaged in, and how they think others view them. Parents play an important role in their child developing a healthy self-esteem.

Here are five ways parents can help their child develop a health self-esteem.

1. Tell your child that you love them. Children want safety and security from their parents. Telling your child that you love them will provide them that sense of safety and security and boost their self-esteem.

2. Give your kids compliments. Letting your child know what things you like about them or think they are good at is a great way to help them shape how they view themselves.

3. Spend quality time with your children. Engage in fun activities with your kids, have regular family dinners, and talk to your kids about what is going on in their lives as a way to stay connected. Healthy relationships and connections with parents are another self-esteem booster.

4. Help your kids discover what they are good at. Just like giving your child compliments help shape how they view themselves, helping them discover what areas they excel in or are good at; will improve their sense of who they are and how they view themselves.

5. Set realistic expectations for your children. Be clear and specific about house rules and your expectations surrounding grades, friends, and the other areas of your child’s life.

Parents you are your child’s best advocate and are instrumental in helping them develop a healthy self-esteem. Use the above tips as a way to guide you in helping your children with developing and maintaining a healthy self-esteem.

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