Boosting Kid’s Self-Esteem May 14, 2009
Posted by stressfreekids in Uncategorized.Tags: affirmations, anxiety, Aspergers Syndrome, Autism, children and stress, children's health, kids and stress, kids mental health, parenting, relaxation, self-esteem, teens and stress
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Positive self-statements are very hard to initiate when you see others performing much better than you. Last week at a camp, I saw an example of a young girl learning to waterski. She tried many times and never got further than 20 feet. She made some self-deprecating statements but when her peers and counselors praised her effort and encouraged her to try again another day, she smiled. The support of others at times of discouragement or embarrassment is healing and can counteract negative self-statements.