How's your child's self-esteem?

Self-esteem is critically important to helping children thrive and connect with others. Pediatrician Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, offers easy tips for parents looking to boost their child's self-esteem.

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Children with good self-esteem set goals for themselves and work toward them. Even if they don't succeed the first time,

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they're determined to try again. A child with good self-esteem doesn't think she's better than others. [UPBEAT MUSIC]

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Does your child have healthy self-esteem? That means your child has a balanced, realistic sense of herself.

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She doesn't think she's invincible, but she's also able to take on life's challenges with confidence. So how can you recognize healthy self-esteem in kids?

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Children with good self-esteem set goals for themselves and work toward them. Even if they don't succeed the first time,

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they're determined to try again. A child with good self-esteem doesn't think she's better than others. In fact, kids with good self-esteem

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see themselves as a part of a larger community. They have strong connections with friends and family and realize that they are an important part

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of that community. If your child's self-esteem needs a little boost, try giving her constructive praise.

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That means praising her for something truly well done, making it specific, and repeating it.

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For example, Jennifer, you're so artistic because you use such nice colors in your drawing.

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Helping your child learn to recognize her own strengths will help her foster healthy self-esteem. I'm Dr. Altmann.

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For more tips to raise happy, healthy kids, check out all our smart tips right here. [AUDIO LOGO]