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Building Self-Esteem in Children. Monica Deshields Doughty Pd5. Why. Why is it important for us to build self-esteem in children ? To prevent complications To keep children in the right state of mind Give them confidence in whatever they do To prevent cocooning. How.
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Building Self-Esteem in Children Monica Deshields Doughty Pd5
Why • Why is it important for us to build self-esteem in children ? • To prevent complications • To keep children in the right state of mind • Give them confidence in whatever they do • To prevent cocooning
How Ways of improving the self-esteem of children • Respond to baby’s emotional needs • Help your child interact with others • Help them solve their own problems • Help them become self-motivated • Teach them independence • Help your child succeed • Encourage them to try again • Teach them to be original • Praise them
The areas of self-esteem Physical self-concept • How you feel about your body and health.
Intellectual • How you feel about your ability to think and to solve problems. Thinking
Social • How you feel about your ability to get along with others.
Spiritual • How you feel about your religious beliefs or your place in the big picture.
Emotional • How you feel about your feelings and how you express them.
Highs & Lows • High Self-Esteem helps a child: • Able to act independently • Take pride in accomplishments • Tolerate frustration • Attempt new tasks • Low Self-Esteem leads to: • Avoid trying new things • Feel unloved or unwanted • Blame others for his own shortcomings • Put down his own talents
Summary • It’s a good thing to boost a child’s confidence. • But don’t over do it. • Encourage your child. • Praise your child. • Bond with your child.
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