Overview
"A wise and realistic program for instilling genuine self-esteem in children."
āKirkus Reviews, starred review
Help your child cultivate real, lasting confidence! In Kid Confidence, a licensed clinical psychologist and parenting expert offers practical, evidence-based parenting strategies to help kids foster satisfying relationships, develop competence, and make choices that fit who they are and want to become.
As parents, itās heartbreaking to hear children say negative things about themselves. But as children grow older and begin thinking about the world in more complex ways, they also become more self-critical. Alarmingly, studies show that self-esteem, for many children, takes a sharp drop starting around age eight, and this decline continues into the early teen years. So, how can you turn the tide on this upsetting trend and help your child build genuine self-esteem?
With this guide, youāll learn that self-esteem isnāt about telling kids they're āspecial.ā Itās about helping them embrace the freedom that comes with a quiet egoāaĀ way of being in the world that isn'tĀ preoccupied with self-judgment, and instead embraces a compassionate view of oneself and others that allows for both present awareness and personal growth. When kids are less focused on evaluating andĀ comparing themselves with others, they are freer to empathize with others, embrace learning, and connect with the values that are bigger than themselves.
Youāll also discover how your childās fundamental needs for connection, competence, and choice are essential for real self-esteem. Connection involves building meaningful and satisfying relationships that create a sense of belonging. Competence means building tangible skills. And choice is about being able to make decisions, figure out what matters, and choose to act in ways that are consistent with personal values. When children are able to fulfill these three basic needs, the question of āAm I good enough?ā is less likely to come up.
If your child is suffering from low self-esteem, you need a nuanced parenting approach. Let this book guide you as you help your child create unshakeable confidence and lasting well-being.
This book title, Kid Confidence (Help Your Child Make Friends, Build Resilience, and Develop Real Self-Esteem), ISBN: 9781684030491, by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, Michele Borba, published by New Harbinger Publications (January 2, 2019) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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