Three “A’s”. ๐๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ. โฃ
Parents! Self-esteem is more than just how you feel about yourself. It’s also about how capable you are to meet life’s challenges and feel worthy of your own happiness!โฃ
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You can build self-esteem in your child by developing three “A’s”. ๐๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ. ๐โฃ
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โก๏ธ ๐๐ง๐ง๐ช๐ณ๐ฎ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ – Being affirmed means to be valued for who you are, by a significant person in your life. Children/teens with high self-esteem feel affirmed by their parents.โฃ
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โก๏ธ ๐๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ค๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ – Children/teens with high self-esteem report that their parents frequently show affection to them. Hugs, high fives, even a cuddle from time to time! โฃ
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โก๏ธ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต – Children/teens with high self-esteem can identify specific accomplishments they have achieved. These teens also feel parental recognition for these achievements, and know their parents are proud of them! โฃ
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Building your childโs self-esteem and confidence is one of the best things you can do for them! Which โAโ do you enforce in your household? Or is it all 3?! ๐
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