Boosting Your Children's Self-Esteem

The following statements have been shown to help build a children’s self-esteem.

Keep a copy of this list where you can read it every day.

1. I listen to my children and acknowledge their feelings.

2. I set appropriate boundaries and I am clear and consistent with discipline.

3. I use “I” statements to express my thoughts and feelings, and I avoid “you” statements that blame, shame, label or ridicule my children.

4. I use the same good manners with my children that I would with an adult. This means saying “please” and “thank you.”

5. My words and behavior with my children leaves no doubt in their minds that they are loved.

6. I trust my children and I always keep my promises, so my children will trust me too. I don’t make promises I can’t keep.

7. I am quick to compliment my children.

8. I am teaching my children right from wrong.

9. I help my children to set their own goals, and a realistic timeline.

10. I understand that both my children and I will make mistakes. I’m not afraid to say “I’m sorry” when the mistake is mine.

11. I encourage my children to be independent, but I make sure I’m available if they need me.

12. I am teaching my children valuable lessons such as problem solving, communication, sharing and respect for themselves and others.

13. I honor each of my children’s’ unique abilities and personalities, allowing them to be different.

14. I encourage my children to pursue what they’re good at, not what I wish they were good at.

15. I refrain from comparing my children to someone else, even to a sibling.

16. I’m not afraid to tell my children that I’m proud of them for their efforts, and their accomplishments.

17. I let my children try new things, take healthy risks, and I’m there for them if they need me.

18. I make a point of sharing my children’s strengths with other people in my children’s life.

19. I encourage my children to participate in family discussions, to share their feelings, opinions and suggestions, and to help with tasks around the house.

20. I take care of myself so I have plenty of energy for my children.

Source: Parlay International

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The information in this article is provided as an information resource only, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information is not intended to be patient education, does not create any patient provider relationship, and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment.
Please consult your health care provider for an appointment, before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition.
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Linda Ziac is the owner and founder of The Caregiver Resource Center. Linda founded her company in October 1990, and provides concierge case management and advocacy services for seniors, people with special needs and families.

Linda’s professional career spans 39 years in the health and mental health field as a CT Licensed Professional Counselor, CT Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Board Certified Case Manager, and Board Certified Dementia Practitioner.

Linda’s role is to work with the client, their family and healthcare professionals to help assess, plan for and implement ways to allow for their greatest degree of health, safety, independence, and quality of life. We are often asked to help when a person is taken to the ER, is in the hospital, or there is a need to help assess and implement a plan to address a person’s day to day needs.

This process involves identifying a client’s abilities and needs, and helping to design
a care plan (road map) that is composed of a spectrum of services, that best meets the unique needs of that particular client. A client and their family select the services that they want, and they only pay for those services.

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