Support SystemSelf-Esteem

Childhood Experiences Which

Lead to Low Self-EsteemAllow your child to experiment and explore new activities

without providing them correction. If they fail, encourage them

to try again until they succeed. If they are frustrated,

give them a helpful prompt.

Dedicate Time ToYour Child

Dedicate time to spend with your child. Don’t timeshare

quality time between your child and your mobile device.

The Perfectionist &

ProcrastinatorPeople with low self-esteem may try to

perfect or put off completing a project. They

fear that if they fail then they are perceived

as a complete failure. Set due dates and

accept your project as complete.

Challenge the Inner Critic

The first important step in improving self-esteem

is to begin to challenge the negative messages of

your internal critic. Just because the voice

speaks, does not mean what it says is true or

accurate. When the critic speaks, say “Cancel!

Cancel!” This breaks the pattern.

Unlearning Low Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem is learned. People aren’t born with a low-esteem

gene. Every single child is born confident, self-loving and

self-appreciating, but along the way interactions and events

change a person’s perception of their own intrinsic worth. Good

self-esteem grows from positive habits.

We are not identical to others so it doesn’t benefit you

to compare yourself to others. Develop your

self-image by discovering who you really are and

sharing that with the world.

Share Not Compare

Take action! You won't develop belief in yourself by

sitting on the sidelines and avoiding challenges. When

you take action-regardless of the ensuing result, you

will feel better about yourself.

Be the Role Model

Be a positive role model. If you have

confidence, it will rub off on your child. It’s

ok to say you are nervous, but show your

child how to push through the fear.

Set the Expectation

for SuccessWhether for yourself or your child,

convey a message that you believe

success is inevitable. Children and

adults strive to live up to the

expectations role models

set for them.

Accept that this is a new role and you don’t have all the answers.

Enlist other’s help. When in doubt about your child’s health, call your

pediatrician. Follow your instincts, but ask for

help when you need it.

Confidence for New Parents