Building Self- Esteem in children
By: Briona Johnson
Why is Self-Esteem important for Children ?
• A child with self-esteem is a child who believes in himself
• They will know that they are worthy of being happy and worthy of respect
• It will allow them to be able to make their own decisions.
Because a Child Has High Self- Esteem…
• They will not feel the need to compare themselves to others
• They will find self happiness• New Challenges are easier
to take on• They can make a mistake
and not beat themselves up about it.
Areas of Self-Esteem
• Physical: feelings about body & health
• Emotional: how they feel about their feeling & how they express them
• Intellectual(cognitive): how they feel about how they think & solve problems
• Social: how they feel about how they get along with others
How to Improve the Self- Esteem of Children.
• Giving praise and encouraging comments
• Encourage them to do what they’re interested in
• After school sports and activities
• Encourage risk taking• Key word: Encouragement
References.
• http://brightconfidentkids.com/why-kids-need-self-confidence/
• Self-Concept notes• http://
linburress.suite101.com/improving-selfesteem-in-children-a50598
• http://www.more4kids.info/497/empowering-self-confidence/
• http://www.google.com/imgres?q=confident+children&hl=en&safe
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