Kids' Self-Esteem Goes Beyond Physical Appearance
Our culture is obsessed with appearance, and it can affect a kid's self-esteem. Summertime (and the clothing that goes with it) can be especially difficult.
"So how can parents help their kids get over a poor sense of their physical selves? 'Compliment children's abilities and personal qualities, not just their looks,' [psychologist Laura Mills] says. Beyond calling them cute, note their ingenuity, bravery, co-ordination, curiosity or sunny disposition."Parental affection also helps kids develop healthy self-esteem. The attention is soothing and can reinforce a child's positive feelings about his or her body. Source: Edmonton Journal
Labels: apperances, influences, media_influences
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