Self-Esteem: You Can't Give it to Your Kids

As parents, we all want to raise balanced children who have confidence and self-esteem, yet it's a trait we cannot give them. No matter how much we want to. Here's what we can do...

We can model what people with good self-esteem do:

~ Bounce back from disappointment

~ Set good boundaries with others

~ Think positive

~ Never give up, embrace resiliency

~ Expect respect from others and respond in kind

~ Accept mistakes as part of the learning process

~ Maintain a sense of hope

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