As a Christian based school, we know that the deepest satisfaction of every human being, children included, is in Christ Jesus himself. Meanwhile, parents like ourselves can create an environment that encourages our children to be confident in themselves. In our pursuit of academic excellence in Illinois, we would like to recommend the following things to nurture your child’s self-esteem.
- Know your child’s development stage
We should not expect a five-year-old to speak and act like a 10-year old kid. Know which stage of development your child is at so you can support them accordingly.
- Respect your child’s feelings
Your child experiences a variety of emotions that make them act happily, sadly, or angrily. Help them channel their negative emotions positively so they will not learn to keep their feelings to themselves.
- Maintain open communication
Always keep your voice low, even during disagreements. This way, you’re encouraging your child to talk to you calmly even if you don’t agree with them.
- Listen to what they say
Paying attention to your child is as vital as being there for them. It helps them to see that they matter as a person and every idea deserves consideration when you listen and pay attention to them.
- Model problem-solving skills
Problem-solving is essential to teach to a child as a basic life skill. The way you resolve issues at home can guide them on how they should solve their own problems.
- Celebrate their accomplishments
When you acknowledge your child’s achievements, you affirm their capability to do things. You show them that you’re only expecting to do the best of what they can do.
- Establish constructive discipline
Discipline is important in parenting. But make it a goal to discipline in order to teach, not punish. This way, you can reward good behavior while discouraging bad behavior in a positive way.
- Give unconditional love
Your unconditional love is your child’s guiding light in the darkness of bad choices. When they know they can trust you even when they fail, they become better versions of themselves.
- Promote your child’s independence
Even if it can be nerve-wracking at first, encourage your child to do things their own way. Seeing a kid learning from their own experiences is something to look forward to.
- Accept that no one is perfect
Above all, remember that nobody’s perfect. While you can only do so much to nurture your kid’s emotional well-being, do your best and leave the rest to God.
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