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by: AbelCheng
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Self-esteem is the foundation of how a person acts, thinks and feels about the world and themselves.

Self-esteem includes other qualities, such as self-confidence, pride, independence, self-reliance, and self-respect. Experts say we develop our self-esteem during childhood, and it constantly evolves as we are shaped by the different social interactions and experiences we go through.

Enhancing a child's self-esteem is the first step to ensuring his or her right to personal safety. Keeping children away from physical harm is only secondary.

Positive interactions and relationships with parents, teachers, and other adults is the basis for good self-esteem in children. These adults can influence children's self-esteem by giving constructive and positive feedback to children when they accomplish a task. A "Congratulations" or "Nice job" is all it takes to build this vital skill.

But praise and positive reinforcement alone will not make children feel better automatically. Providing them with lots of love, care, and understanding is equally significant. Children who are happy and confident may still experience low self-esteem because they do not feel loved. Likewise, children who are loved and pampered at home may still feel inadequate and incompetent, thus ending up with low self-esteem. Hence, a balance of both should be present.

Delivering positive messages and engaging in constructive communication lead to a healthy self-perception. Try these time-tested tips to enhance your child's can-do attitude.

1. Give "Don'ts" as little as necessary Handing out too many negative remarks will leave a child feeling inadequate. Keep your responses as positive as possible.

2. Listen to your child. Parents often make the mistake of thinking their words are more important than their child, which makes child has lower self-esteem.

3. Give eye contact Kids want attention. When you look a child right in the eye, they know you are listening. It gives them the idea that you are interested in what they have to say, even if you aren't.

4. Use a timer, or flip a coin. Taking turns speaking will ensure that your child knows his feeling and ideas are worthwhile, and also gives them a good way to learn to speak to other.

5. Keep a calm, uncritical, and non-irritable manner when explaining. Keep your "speech" concise. Use language that kids will easily understand, explaining to them what they need to do, and why they should or should not do it. Speaking in a calm tone also keeps panic from rising within them.

6. Don't be afraid to discipline. If you child misbehaves, tell them in a simple way they understand that the behavior is unacceptable, and explain what behavior you expect.

About the Author

The author: Abel Cheng is the brain behind Parent Wonder site. Find out how you can be a better parent with his insightful parenting tips found on his website.

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