Teaching Children Self-Esteem

Good self-esteem is essential to a child's development. It is the foundation of everything they do and everything they are. It takes confidence to be a kid. Whether they are starting at a new school or playing a sport for the first time, kids face a lot of uncharted territory.

Naturally, parents want to instill a can-do attitude in their kids so that they'll bravely take on new challenges and, over time, believe in themselves. While each child is a little different, parents can follow some general guidelines to build kids' confidence.

Find out more at: http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/teachingkidsselfesteem.php.

Ms Annie Williams, College Counsellor