You Matter, Too!

We all know the importance of self-esteem. Without it, we fear children will make unhealthy decisions, shy away from learning and trying new things, and never reach their maximum potential. How do we try to encourage self-esteem? For many of us, we praise our children whenever possible. We also tend to minimize situations that might cause negative feelings that diminish how they feel about themselves. Often, we are the ones trying to protect our child’s feelings.…Read More