Help Kids Feel Good About Themselves
Self-esteem helps kids make the most of their lives. When kids feel good about themselves, they see themselves as capable and worthy of love and respect. Self-esteem and body image go hand-in-hand. When children feel confident within themselves, they understand that their appearance is just one aspect of who they are, not the main measurement of their worth.
Parents play an important role in helping their children develop positive self-esteem and a healthy body image. Children who are viewed as different from others, including larger than average children, are likely to need extra support and encouragement from their families.
"Think of your son's or daughter's confidence as a little flame. Your job is to gently fan that flame, taking care not to let anything or anybody blow it out."
Quote from Raising Happy, Healthy, Weight-wise Kids
by Judy Teows and Nicole Parton
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