1.LEAD BY EXAMPLE

You're your child's first and most important influence, so give them something to model their behavior on. Show them what confidence looks like by the way you act and treat others. If you have self-esteem issues that have been handed down to you, take the appropriate steps to reconcile this so that you can break the cycle.

2.ENCOURAGE THEM

Don't go overboard, but good old-fashioned encouragement goes a long way in reinforcing feelings of high self-esteem. Ask them about happy things that happened to them during their day or actions they felt good about, and give them positive feedback to reinforce these behaviors.

3.DIAL BACK THE CRITICISM

This isn't to say you should avoid saying anything negative—constructive criticism is important. But take a good look at your behavior and how you interact with your child, and notice if you are being overly critical or negative. Sometimes it's OK to let the little things go.

This isn't to say you should avoid saying anything negative—constructive criticism is important. But take a good look at your behavior and how you interact with your child, and notice if you are being overly critical or negative. Sometimes it's OK to let the little things go.

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