Self-esteem in children is an issue that is finally beginning to be recognized as an important cornerstone in healthy development. If you, as a parent, are careful to nurture self-esteem in your child from the day she’s born until the day you die, you will have given her a wonderful gift. At whatever age, infancy through adulthood, humans need to believe that they are lovable, respected, and worthy. No one can implant that believe more effectively than parents.