1. Connecting to Self-Esteem
It's hard for parents to understand that their child has a low self-esteem. Talking, communicating and connecting with your child is key in boosting your child's self-esteem. This gets more difficult if the parent works long hours or there's a house full of children. Parents can take a few minutes every day to talk individually with every child they have. This keeps the line of communication open and connected to your child. It lets them know that you care. It's a small thing to do, but it's a big step in boosting your child's self-esteem.
2. Football or Ballet, It's All in How You Play
Teach your child how to socialize, how to be a part of a group and how to make friends. Allow him to participate in sports teams, dance lessons, singing lessons, arts classes and acting lessons. Find activities through his school, the community centers or your church. Group activities help your child learn to be a part of a team and how children can support one another. These are wonderful learning experiences for your child that helps develop their self-esteem as he grows.
3. The ABCs to Your Child's Self-Esteem
Take time to talk to your child about her homework, what she did at school and what projects she has coming up. Look over her homework with her and listen to her read. Find something to compliment her on, even if it's difficult. Not every child is a straight-A student, but make her feel proud of her work if she's done her best. Brag on her organizing skills, math ability or interest in science. Every child is good at something. Each time you compliment her, that self-esteem goes up a little more.
4. Bring On the Projects
Make time for parent-and-child projects. Take an interest in a science fair project or spend a Saturday afternoon building a birdhouse. This gives him a chance to open up and talk to you. Plan events and mark them on the calendar. Show him by example the kind of values you want him to have by serving food at a homeless shelter together or helping at the animal shelter. Your child will remember these special times forever.
5. Families Build Self-Esteem
Share stories with your child about family traditions that you had growing up that you continue today. It makes her feel a part of an important family if she feels the connection from generation to generation. Show her photos of family ancestors. Keep photos of her grandparents where she can see them and remind your child how much all these people love and care about her. When a child feels loved, she has a higher self-esteem.
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