Building your child's self esteem is one of the most important things you can do as a parent.
When you start these positive changes, it will stick with your child for their entire life.
Self esteem begins at a child's eariest memories.
The things you say and do to your children will have a huge impact on your children for the rest of their lives.
It's our jobs as parents to help our children develop positive self esteem that they can take with them for the rest of their lives.
Children thrive on praise.
You can never "spoil" a child with praise.
You should always offer praise to your child for a job well done.
Criticism should always be constructive and you should remind your child of their positive traits and abilities and of how much you love them even when you have to scold or correct them.
Encouragement will go a long way to helping your child's self esteem.
Encouragement can make a shy child come out of his shell and try something new.
No feat or activity is too small for praise and encouragement.
Your child needs to know that you are there always, that you love him and that you believe in him.
This will help him build confidence that he needs later in life for everything that he tries to do.
If the seeds of self esteem are not planted in a child when they are young, it can be very difficult to develop later in life.
This is why the responsibility falls on the adults in charge of that child's life.
How will you help boost your child's self esteem today?