Family Values Challenge Day 10: Bolster Their Self-Esteem
You influence the way your kids think and feel about themselves and their abilities more than you may realize. So, today's activity is to bolster your kids' self-esteem -- and remember to do it all the time!
But how? If they tried their best, but didn't win, tell them you're proud they gave it their all. Give them lots of hugs and kisses and tell them how much you care often. Acknowledge their feelings and praise their good decisions. Allow them to explore and figure out what they're good at -- and encourage them to do so! If they're down on themselves or beating themselves up over something, turn their negative views into positive ones, offer ways to help them with their problem, and remind them of all the reasons they're great and unique!
How do you bolster your kids' self-esteem? Please share your tips for raising kids who feel good about themselves!
If you missed yesterday's activity, you can find it here. If you want to sign up for the Family Values Challenge, you can do so here.
lots of cheering and praise, even for small accomplishments. we encourage her to try new things and when she takes interest in something new, we as a family take an interest too so she has us to learn with her and practice with her. we have always encouraged her to make decisions on her own and run with them (within reason for her age, obviously) and always consider her input when discussing things like what to do for the day, what to eat, etc., in hopes that will give her sense that her ideas and input really matter.
I have always tried to find some good in the bad something positive in the negative is better said. I have always instilled this in my children. My whole family has always said "Jolene, you can always give a reason to smile even in the dreariest of times." I guess I am a very sensative person, I tend to feel what others feel, I laugh when they laugh, cry when they cry, and get angry when they feel anger SO, if its a feeling I don't like I always try to put something out there that will make them smile, change the atmosphere. With my kids, I have always found the positive, and they are very good at "Oh well, I didnt win, but I had fun trying!" for example. This is deffinatly a good habit to get into, and I live by it because if I didnt, I would be the most unhealthy person in the world, the most unhappy.
You're a good mom!
- Cafe Kristin
on Jan. 25, 2012 at 12:04 PM