1. Building Self Esteem in Children Myia Epps

2. Why is it important ? It is important because…….. • it helps children feel good about themselves • It builds their confidence • It helps you better understand your problems

3. Why Else is it important….. • It will cause you to have better social skills • More self respect • More self respect for others • Have better control over your emotions

4. The 5 Areas of Self Esteem • Physical : How you feel about your body and health. • Emotional: How you feel about your feelings and how you express them. • Social : How you feel about your ability to get along with others. • Intellectual: How you feel about your ability to think and solve problems. • Spiritual: How you feel about your religious beliefs or your place in the “BIG Picture: .

5. How Can We improve Self Esteem in Children ? • Encourage decision making • Praise positive behaviors • Follow the child lead • Accept that its normal to have disappointments

6. How Else…..? • Separate the child from the failure • Give the child responsibilities…...........AND • Show affection : )

7. Sites Visited : ) • http://www.mediafocus.com/stock-photo-sisters-showing-affection-se102039.html • http://www.heroinhelp.net/our_kids_page.htm • http://www.positive-thinking-for-you.com/positivethinking-selfesteem.html • http://www.ehow.com/how_8728074_teach-kids-team-players.html • Child development portfolio