Denice M Whitfield

Self-Esteem in Children Denice M Whitfield

The years of middle childhood are really fun, packed with many changes and often with some challenges. Children are creating their own style, social life, and schedule of their own. They are beginning to assert their own values and express their emotions. Parents will find many ways to influence the developing character of children during this period, and therefore lay a solid base that will benefit children for the rest of their lives. Children continue to rely on their parents for sustenance, coaching and direction, limit setting, comfort and acceptance, while they grow more independent every day. Children won't always understand the efforts of parents, but they still remain important. This book explores realistic ways in which parents can give children the love and nurturance that their continued safe growth requires. We begin with a self-esteem conversation; what it is and why it is relevant. We go on to address concrete steps parents should take to encourage the positive self-esteem and self-image of children.