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6 Self-Esteem Boosting Tips For Kids 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀. If they seem a tad far-fetched, help them by creating short-term steps that work towards the big target. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸. Think about how you talk about yourself in front of your child. If you often say things like: “Do you think these jeans make me look fat?" or “My hair looks awful right now” – it's time to drop the negative comments 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Catch your immediate reaction to immediately help if your kid has a problem. Instead, let them have a go at solving it themself. Then, if they need help, discuss problem solving options. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰. Instead of the usual “great job!” or “that's awesome!” try being specific to what they’re showing you. For example, if they show a cartwheel, try saying something like “I’m impressed how straight you kept your legs!” 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀. By asking questions, find out what your kids are interested in, and NOT ONLY sign them up ... BUT ... when possible DO IT with them to nurture their intrest. 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 (𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻). Sharing in new experiences with your child helps to encouraging them to try new things which will naturally help build their self-esteem.