The tendency of children to doubt themselves can appear baffling and extreme to adults. A straight-A student might decide that she “can't” do math after getting her first B or C grade, a well-liked child may decide she is unpopular because of a single negative remark made by a peer, or a budding artist will sometimes run down her drawing ...
While many children may appear to bounce back quickly on the surface, the trials and tribulations faced by school-aged children can leave deep scars if not managed correctly. The challenges, setbacks, failures, and social pressures most children experience at school can gradually undermine their confidence and sense of self-worth unless their parents work with them to develop their resilience. For ...
Self esteem is vitally important in building a healthy personality. In fact, instilling self esteem early can eliminate a number of personality problems later in life. Poor self esteem can lead children to bully others in an effort to feel stronger or more important. It can also lead to a kind of blind arrogance where a person is so insecure ...
Parenting is one of the most demanding jobs one will ever have. A parent’s desire to do the right ...
Not every relationship works out. This is true whether the relationship in question is a friendship, romantic relationship, or the ...
Having a sense of fairness is a great virtue and a sign that your child has a strong moral compass. ...
