What can I do to help my sixth grade daughter raise her self-esteem?

What can I do to help my sixth grade daughter raise her self-esteem?

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.

My son isn’t eating on a regular schedule. Should I be worried that he won’t grow properly?

My son isn’t eating on a regular schedule. Should I be worried that he won’t grow properly?

When your baby was born, he came equipped with a well-programmed computer in his head. It provides a constant read-out of the child’s condition: “January 15. 12 pounds, 15 ounces. Looking good.” Furthermore, this computer has a very sensitive alarm mechanism: “11:30. All’s well. Oops! RED ALERT: Hungry!” And when that alarm goes off, your baby will let you know it in no uncertain terms. You’ll have no trouble understanding your baby, and he’ll yell loud enough to awaken the neighbors. Overfeed him, and he’ll spit up. It’s a very straightforward and extremely effective system.

My son is the thinnest boy in his play group. His grandmother is always warning me that he’s not healthy. How can I “put some meat on his bones”?

My son is the thinnest boy in his play group. His grandmother is always warning me that he’s not healthy. How can I “put some meat on his bones”?

Grandparents always worry about children being too thin. And parents often worry about it too. Children are seldom concerned at all. The truth is that it’s rare for people in this country to be too thin. Overall, the thinner people are the healthier they are and the longer they live.

My mother bribes my daughter to eat, promising her ice cream and cookies if she cleans her plate. Now, mealtime has become a battleground. How do I get her to eat without the bribes?

My mother bribes my daughter to eat, promising her ice cream and cookies if she cleans her plate. Now, mealtime has become a battleground. How do I get her to eat without the bribes?

Children are very quick to pick up on the ground rules in a family. If their father refuses to eat carrots, you can believe that the children are also going to turn their noses in the air when they’re served. Look how frightened the broccoli growers became when the President of the United States said he refused to eat their product! If Grandma promises dessert when the food is eaten, why eat if there is no reward?