How to Help a Child Overcome Low Self-esteem

All parents believe that their child is wonderful. When they look in their child's face, they see a beautiful creation that God has given them, one that is full of endless potential and a life filled with possibilities. But what happens when your child doesn't see the same thing? What can parents do to bolster their self-esteem? By following the next few pieces of advice, your child's self-esteem should be raised in only a matter of time.

Instructions

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      Listen to yourself. When you are talking to your child, are you being as positive as you can be? If she brings home a test for which she received a "C," are you telling her that you are proud of her anyway, or are you telling her that you know that she is capable of getting a better grade? A child's self-esteem starts in the home. If she feels no confidence in the one place that represents complete security, she will not exhibit confidence elsewhere.

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      Listen. Many parents are guilty of hearing their child without really listening to him. Many times our child is trying to tell us how he feels and we take his feelings for granted or blow him off altogether. We need to validate the child's emotions, all of them, and let him know that we care about how he feels. If a child feels as though no one cares, then why would he care about himself? This is a big blow to his self-esteem and parents need to be careful and more attentive.

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      Show love. We might think that just because we tell our child that we love her at night before she trots off to bed, that it's enough for her to feel it. Not so. We need to show her every chance we get how much she means to us. Hug her as she walks by you, kiss her head as you pass by her at the dinner table, or sneak in a smile when no one else in the house is looking. All of these things will make your child feel special and the more special she feels, the higher her feeling of self-worth will be.

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      Give praise. It doesn't matter if he only remembered to brush his teeth before bed, recognize him for what he did right. One of the biggest reasons that a child suffers from a low self-esteem is because he feels as though he could never do anything right. If we let our child know that we are proud of him for even the little things he has done, he will begin to feel better.

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      Spend more time with your child. By doing this, you are again enforcing the feelings of love and appreciation. These two emotions are key elements when trying to help your child overcome low self-esteem. When you invest your time in your kid, this will make her feel as though she is worth it. Letting your child know in every single way you can, that she is more important to you than anything in this world, will do wonders for raising her self-esteem to levels that she has never known before.

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