Title: Self-Esteem in Children | Understood - For learning and thinking differences
Headings: The importance of positive self-esteem for kids
The importance of positive self-esteem for kids
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Why positive self-esteem is important for kids
How kids develop positive self-esteem
The toll of negative self-esteem on kids
How to help your child build positive self-esteem
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Content: They value themselves and their abilities. They’re proud of the things they can do and want to try their best. When kids are confident and secure about who they are, they’re more likely to have a growth mindset . That means they can motivate themselves to take on new challenges and cope with and learn from mistakes. They’re also more likely to stand up for themselves and ask for help when they need it . How kids develop positive self-esteem
Kids develop positive self-esteem by working hard toward a goal and seeing their hard work pay off over and over again. Accomplishing things shows them they have what it takes to face new challenges. Their success makes them feel good about themselves, and they learn that it’s even OK to fail . When kids do well at something, it also pleases other people, like their friends and the adults who care about them. That feedback also makes them feel good.