May
30
Help Kids Build Self Esteem
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Quick Tip: Building Self Esteem
A great parenting tip is for young children (6-10) years of age that have a hard time with self-worth. Have the child stand in front of the mirror with one parent. Ask them to look themselves in the mirror and tell themselves they are a good child and that their parents love them and they are going to try to be good that day because they love themselves. It would not hurt if religious families have the child say that God loves them too. Have them also smile at themselves too. A parent can be behind them to see if they are truly looking at themselves the first time and monitor later, but this truly is something the child needs to learn to do by themselves. Once a day in the morning is good. This will build their self esteem and motivate them in ways beyond what a parent tells them because they will want to try to be happy, good and loving. I have seen this work many times. It is a very beautiful sight.