Self-esteem is the assessment we make of the perception we have of ourselves. This encompasses all aspects of life, from the physical to the interior, through worth or competition. It is about the image or assessment that we make of ourselves which does not always conform to reality . Self-esteem is not something that is inherited but is formed throughout life and under the influence of others.
Having adequate self-esteem is essential for the development of any child . In fact, good self-esteem not only improves the child’s emotional state but also his social relationships and enhances his cognitive development. The Society of Child Psychiatry of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics ensures that children with adequate self-esteem feel more self-confident, have more friends and can more easily differentiate between what they do right and wrong.
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9 STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE SELF-ESTEEM IN CHILDREN
- All people excel in some aspects of life and are worse in others. It is the same with children, so we must promote the skills in which they are better and teach them to recognize their shortcomings to overcome them so that in this way they not only focus on the latter.
- It is important not to compare him to other children, family, friends, or classmates.
- Love and affection increase self-esteem, show him every day that you love him both with kisses and hugs and by telling him.
- Create good communication with your child: talk to him, be interested in his problems, pay attention when he tells you something, …
- It fosters his independence and responsibility by assigning him tasks, letting him make his own decisions, allowing him to fail and learn from his mistakes.
- No matter how small they are, value and reward their achievements.
- Don’t show yourself disappointed if he fails or doesn’t accomplish something. Make him see that, working, everything can be achieved and that it is no less for not having achieved it. Appreciate the effort you have made
- If you make a mistake it is not advisable to ignore it, but criticism should be constructive and towards the behavior, not towards yourself
- Encourage him to do new things and dare to pursue his dreams.
If you need help or advice to increase your child’s self-esteem, it is best to contact a child psychologist . If you are looking for a Psychologist to improve your child’s self-esteem , do not hesitate to contact us, we attend in person and online .
Alexa Clark specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience in listening and welcoming in Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy. It meets demands such as generalized anxiety, professional, love and family conflicts, stress, depression, sexual dysfunction, grief, and adolescents from 15 years of age. Over the years, She felt the need to conduct the psychotherapy sessions with subtlety since She understands that the psychologist acts as a facilitator of self-understanding and self-acceptance, valuing each person's respect, uniqueness, and acceptance.