Tips On How To Help Your Child Develop A Positive Self-Esteem

Let Them Think For Themselves!

Allow your child to feel empowered by giving them choices, within a reasonable set of options you have selected. For example, offer your child the choice of either cereal or eggs for breakfast. Letting them make simple decisions for themselves not only prepares your child to make more difficult choices they will face as adults but also allows them to build their independence and accountability. It also shows your child there are consequences for their actions while teaching them the essential life skill of being accountable for the decisions they make. Rather than you just predetermining what they will do, which could result in the child becoming dependent on you to clean up the mess they made based on their choices.

Celebrate Their Successes At Home & In Front Of Other Adults

Regardless of whether they’ve learned how to swim or have completed their homework, praise your child in a specific manner and commend them for a job well done no matter the specific achievement. When a child sees how proud of them you are, they will begin to take pride in themselves and continue to strive to not only make you proud but themselves in the future. It is also valuable to praise your child around other adults and not just at home. When we compliment our kids, they tend to take it with a grain of salt, however, whenever you tell a friend or relative about your child’s achievements, they tend to be more receptive to the praise. Humblebrag about your children to others, as you are proving you’re not just saying it to make them feel good, but rather because you genuinely believe in them. By doing this small act, you can dramatically improve your child’s self-esteem, and even make them believe in the kind words you are saying.