Self-Esteem

Some people, such as teachers, parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, and close friends have an affect on a child's self-esteem.  How do you know if your child is struggling?  How can you help?  These resources will help get you started.

Books

Articles

Websites

Support Groups

CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN WITH HIGH SELF-ESTEEM

Most of the time, children with high self-esteem will:

• make friends easily.
• show enthusiasm for new activities.
• be cooperative and follow age-appropriate rules.
• control their behavior.
• play by themselves and with other children.
• like to be creative and have their own ideas.
• be happy, fully of energy, and talk to others without much encouragement.

CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM

Most of the time, children with low self-esteem will say things like:

• "I can't do anything well."
• "I know I can't do it."
• "I know that I will fail."
• "I don't like me. I wish I were someone else."