Building Self Esteem in Children

By : Raven Deshields

Why is it Important to Build Self Esteem ?

• It affects your behavior and thoughts.• It changes how you feel about and value

yourself. • It could change your life planning goals in the

future .

Why Should Self Esteem Matter to You?

• Self Esteem can affect your thinking, causing your outlook to be positive or negative.

• Self esteem enables you to have the right attitude to succeed at work.

How Can We Improve the Self Esteem Of Children ?

• There are multiple ways that we can help improve the self esteem of children , here are some :– Teach children how to be helpful• Help set the table with spoons, napkins, and placemats• Help carry in groceries

What Are The Areas Of Self Esteem / Self Concept?

• The areas are :– Physical : how you feel about your body and health.– Emotional : how you feel about your feelings and how you express

them.– Social : how you feel about your ability to get along with others.– Intellectual : how you feel about your ability to think and solve

problems.– Spiritual : how you feel about your religious beliefs or your place in

the “big picture.”

Top Ten Reasons to Build Self Esteem in Children !

-Builds Confidence-Reduces Depression-Less chance of suicide-Motivates children to set goals-Achievement-You can take chances-Helps you make more friends-Able to go out more with friends-You can be less bullied or you bullying-Your life would be much EASIER

How To Promote Self Esteem

• Encourage decision making• Praise positive behaviors• Follow the child’s lead• Accept that it is normal to have disappointments• Separate the child from the failure• Show affection

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