Child Self Esteem From the moment children are born, their self esteem and sense of self worth builds from parents’ words, touch, tone of voice and facial expressions. Children begin to form their own identity at birth. Self esteem is the armor that protects them later from the pitfalls of drugs, alcohol, unhealthy relationships and delinquency. Child self esteem keeps demons away. Parents are the most important people in their children’s lives. Parents are the strongest influences on how a child feels about him or herself. Teachers are a close second. Kids are vulnerable. Like plants in a garden, they need a healthy environment in order to mature well and build child self esteem. You want the best for your kids. You want them to be happy, successful and able to build relationships with confidence. You want them to use their talents and create a healthy world for themselves. Children with excellent self esteem have unique chances to be well grounded adults. If, as a parent (or a teacher), you had a challenging childhood leaving you with shaky adult self esteem, you can build your own self esteem in order to create a positive healthy environment for your children or students. It’s absolutely doable. Being grounded, having control over your feelings, getting along well with others and keeping cool under pressure are high indicators of strong emotional intelligence. A parent with this emotional strength will have the basis for developing his or her children’s positive sense of self, for supporting the child’s growing responsibility and self regulation. The foundation for child self esteem begins with parents. Begin now to gain optimism and self esteem, if not for your own sake, for the sake of your children, pupils or students. Check out emotional intelligence to improve your emotional groundedness. If you have fears, feelings of helplessness left over from your own early years, begin your own growth and healing with the support you’ll find on this site. Also check out Self Esteem Exercises and Self Esteem Activities for lots of helpful tools, strategies, information and support. Go to Building Child Self Esteem for more tips on developing a nurturing environment for your children. Your own parents led you to feel degrees of effectiveness or helplessness, intelligence or stupidity, worthlessness or lovability. You wanted to please your parents, just as your children now want to please you and receive your recognition. Child Self Esteem and Your Self EsteemFive top tips for you!
Children self esteem grows with your caring, your appreciation of their unique personalities that my be very different from theirs. Have the courage to engage with your kids honestly and with respect and they will grow into happy self respecting adults. Go to Building Child Self Esteem for support with developing a nurturing environment for your children. Self Esteem Exercises Self Esteem Activities Emotional Intelligence Journal Writing Prompts Public Speaking Journal Writing Self Esteem Quotes Setting a Goal Vision Boards Body Language List of Fears Anxiety Disorder Go from Children Self Esteem to Building Child Self Esteem Go to Self Esteem Home Page This material is for your personal use only.
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