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