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Five ways to build
self-esteem
- Express your
love.
Tell your children that you love them and praise their talents.
Focus
on your children's strengths. Be positive and affirming.
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Say
yes
to "no." Teach your kids to say "no" to things they have
learned
are wrong or that can hurt them. Encourage good decision
making.
Give your children permission to make age appropriate choices.
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Give
your
time. Spend quality and quantity time doing things that your
child
enjoys. Do one on one activities with your child. Let
children
take turns deciding how to spend family time.
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Walk
in
their shoes. Put yourself in your child's place and ask
yourself
if your words and actions are building your child up or tearing him/her
down.
Try to remember what it was like to be a kid and act with empathy.
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Respect
their feelings. Teach your children to trust their
instincts.
If someone or something makes them feel uncomfortable, encourage them
to
seek help from another adult.
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