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Parents more than anyone are responsible for the self-esteem of their children. They can’t control all aspect of their kid’s lives, but they provide the tools needed to set the foundation for psychological health. Self-esteem is the ability to feel good about your accomplishments. It is feeling a sense of pride in something we believe in. A healthy self-worth is not only a child’s perception of the world around them. Parents make the mistake that all confidence will spring from achievements that are closely linked to sports, academic, and social success. Leaning heavily on these external things, kids will likely grow up depending on these activities to make them happy. But when they don’t achieve success in sports or school, their confidence is broken. In order for your kids to become resilient, happy, and to become a success in life, it is up to the parents to step in. By making sure you are available, and focusing on the strengths of your children will help them flourish. It is up to you to be the light in their lives when they have victories and defeats. Here are 4 tips to help you be the best parent you can be.

Help Build Trust

Teaching self-discipline also can aid children. As they get older they will want independence and more opportunity to show they can do things without a parent. This is very natural, and very critical for them to grow. In order for this trust to happen, create a chance for them to build it. You can give them your expectations and rules if they want to ride their bike around the block without you. When they accomplish what they wanted and respected your wishes, they can do another block without you. Another tip is to teach them to write thank you notes, when given gifts. It is a slow build, but offering small and then larger chances to build trust and self-discipline will help their confidence.

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