Every parent wants a happy, healthy child with a strong sense of self-esteem and self-confidence. Here are some ways parents can support and grow their child's self esteem:
- Choose your words carefully and make sure to provide encouragement for your child
- Model positive self-esteem and positive self-talk
- Create a positive home environment where students feel safe and loved
- Allow your child to become involved in cooperative activities such as volunteering for the good of others in order to feel good about themselves
- Help your child give others compliments and make others feel good in order to trigger positive feelings amongst themselves
Tips for students cultivating their self-esteem:
- Show respect towards yourself and others
- Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, even and especially when life gets hard
- Do more of what helps you feel good about yourself
- Choose friends who treat you how you want to be treated
- Say 'no' to things you are uncomfortable with
- Ask for help and support
- Be responsible for your choices at school and at home
- Start a new hobby or sport, or join a club at school
- Limit how much time you spend in front of screens
- Set goals and work towards them, step by step
