Strategies for Parents to Enhance Self-Esteem in Preschool Children

This report provides an overview of self-esteem in preschoolers, defining it as a child's perception of their own worth and importance, which contributes to self-confidence. It identifies factors influencing self-esteem, including a child's thoughts, reactions from parents and others, and their skills and experiences. The report emphasizes the importance of self-esteem for preschoolers, noting that it enables them to confidently excel in various activities, both in and out of school. It details how self-esteem develops from an early age, with parents playing a crucial role by providing support and encouragement. The report offers practical advice for parents, such as assisting children in learning, using discipline instead of punishment, and appreciating their efforts. It also describes the characteristics of healthy self-esteem, like positive self-perception, adaptability, and willingness to seek help. The report concludes by urging parents to avoid being rude and instead communicate politely, as harsh comments can negatively impact a child's self-esteem.

FACTORS
INFLUENCING
SELF ESTEEM
• Thoughts and insight of
child.
• People and parents
reaction towards them.
• Skill and experience
develop at school and
work .
• Activities of children.
• Type of care given to
them.
• Attention given by
parents and related
family member (Park et
al , 2018).
WHAT IS SELF
ESTEEM?Self-esteem notes as
person values of their
own worth and gain
importance about
themselves that use
to build self-
confidence.
Why it is
important?Preschooler kids who
can feel worthy things
about themselves , can
do best of their
confidence in any
activity. It will make
them proud and thus,
help them reach
excellence in schools
and outside.
Self esteem start to
develop gradually at early
stage of life. Preschooler
babies loves to do thing
by their own. Parents
need to be supportive
and caring towards their
babies. As child moves
towards growing, their
self esteem also grow
along with them. Parents
gives a push to it by just
giving heed and love
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How it
develop?
SELF
ESTEEM SAY
‘NO’ TO
‘’DIFFIDENT’
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Self esteem in
preschooler
child

How do you
adopt
parenting
style
regarding self
esteem
DO NOT BE
AUTHORITARIAN PARENT-
USE DISCIPLINE INSTEAD OF
PUNISHNMENT.
BEING PERMISSIVE
PARENTS DOES NOT
WORKS ALWAYS- TRY TO
DISCOURAGE THEIR BAD
CHOICES.
DO NOT BE UNINVOLVED
PARENTS- TRY TO TAKE
INTEREST ON DAILY WORK OF
YOUR CHILD (Raboteg-Saric &
Sakic, 2014).
Role of
parents in
building self
esteem
ASSIST YOUR CHILD IN
LEARNING- Babies start
to learn thing like
holding cups or
breaking different
object, helping in such
will enhance their self
esteem.
TEACH THEM TO DO
MISTAKE AND LEARN
FROM IT- Try to make
your child learn from
mistake, this will bring
them in right path.
APPRECIATE YOUR
CHILD- It will help
build self confidence in
child and be
motivated to try new
things.
DO NOT BE RUDE TO
THEM- Explain them in
polite manner, as
because hearing harsh
comment on their work
will deteriorate their
self esteem.
GIVE CHANCE TO KIDS
TO HELP- when child
get the opportunity to
help and notice that
their effort matter to
others, will give
positive push towards
HOW HEALTHY
SELF ESTEEM
LOOKS LIKE?
The role of parent in
constructing self
esteem start at early
age of their child.
This can happen by
understanding its
importance. It can be
executed by following
ways- Have positive thoughts
about themselves.
Can adapt to new
situation easily.
Make friends effortlessly.
Gives initials trails for
thing, if unsure then ask
for help (Liddle & carter,
2015).
Reference
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Emotional and psychological well-
being in children: the development
and validation of the Stirling Children’s
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Orth, U., & Robins, R. W. (2014). The
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Park, J. L., Johnston, C., Colalillo, S., &
Williamson, D. (2018). Parents’
attributions for negative and positive
child behavior in relation to parenting
and child problems. Journal of Clinical
Child & Adolescent
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Raboteg-Saric, Z., & Sakic, M. (2014).
Relations of parenting styles and