A child with a good self-esteem has the confidence to try new things, make friends, and have a stronger relationships with you and others. Warm-loving communication between you and your child enhances the relationship and helps avoid behaviour issues. Your child may know you care about them through your loving attention, but it takes extra effort to keep giving that message once they're away from you all day at school.
The sort of attention you give will change in subtle ways as your child matures and their needs change. These are some important steps you can practice to guide and improve your child's selfesteem. Acknowledge your child's feelings, and help them express them self. Accept any fears or insecurities your child expresses as genuine; Even if they seem trivial to you, don't just brush them aside.
Practise active, reflective listening, make sure you understand and give positive prompts to encourage your child to continue. Remember the things you say about yourself can change your child's self-esteem. If you practice good examples of a positive, optimistic attitude to life and how to handle problems your child will be willing copying the same attitude .
The sort of attention you give will change in subtle ways as your child matures and their needs change. These are some important steps you can practice to guide and improve your child's selfesteem. Acknowledge your child's feelings, and help them express them self. Accept any fears or insecurities your child expresses as genuine; Even if they seem trivial to you, don't just brush them aside.
Practise active, reflective listening, make sure you understand and give positive prompts to encourage your child to continue. Remember the things you say about yourself can change your child's self-esteem. If you practice good examples of a positive, optimistic attitude to life and how to handle problems your child will be willing copying the same attitude .
