Title: Self-Esteem and Children: Your Ultimate Guide (incl. Activities)
Headings: Self-Esteem and Children: Your Ultimate Guide (incl. Activities)
Self-Esteem and Children: Your Ultimate Guide (incl. Activities)
This article contains:
What Is Self-Esteem in Child Development?
The importance of self-esteem in children
5 Causes of Low Self-Esteem
Praise
Peer victimization
High body mass index (BMI)
Academic stress
Negative feedback
7 Ways to Build Children’s Self-Esteem
6 Helpful Activities
Create a box of memories
Design affirmations
Strength in differences
5 things I like about me
My ‘love letter’ to myself
Self-love journal
4 Worksheets for Building Self-Esteem
Make a manifesto for YOU
Develop a growth mindset
Self-acceptance meditation
Three Good Things
Dealing With a Child With Low Self-Esteem: 10 Tips
4 Books on the Topic
1. Dare to be you – Matthew Syed
2. My Hidden Chimp – Steve Peters
3. Mindset – Carol Dweck
4. The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read – Philippa Perry
PositivePsychology.com Relevant Tools
A Take-Home Message
References
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Content: Participation and overcoming problems, asking for help, and receiving appropriate support are all positive takeaways that build self-esteem and self-confidence, whether successful or not. The caregiver’s challenge is to balance between being supportive, overprotective, and realistic. The following are all factors that can positively influence the growth of a child’s self-esteem and encourage them to believe in themselves: Praise – praise children for their effort rather than for successful outcomes. Friends – encourage them to maintain a small number of friends who accept them for who they are to promote a sense of belonging. Strengths – help children identify and use their strengths to make a significant, positive difference on themselves and those around them (Niemiec & McGrath, 2019). Foster love – let the child know they are loved and valued. The simple act of saying you love them, with no reason or trigger to do so, can be powerful. Create a sense of belonging – promote an understanding of being part of something bigger–a family or community–by sharing family photos and stories, joining groups, participating in community festivals, and creating family rituals. Try new things – encourage the child to find and try new things (whether they are successful or not).