Expert tips to help build you child’s positive self-perceptions.
By Samara Fabrick
Self-esteem is a term we hear a lot in child rearing, but what is it and why is it important?
Self-esteem can be defined in many ways, but I define it as the collection of beliefs or feelings we have about ourselves or “self-perception.” In children I would add that self-esteem is the feelings of capability and confidence combined with feelings of being loved. Helping our children build their self-esteem is one of the most important responsibilities we have as parents.
So why is self-esteem important and how do we as parents help build our children’s positive self-perceptions? (more…)