Child Self-Esteem

Description:

This lesson discusses the importance of positive self-esteem in children and the relationship between family and self-esteem. It also discusses physical and psychological causes and indicators of low self-esteem, occasions where professional intervention may be appropriate, activities that develop and encourage positive self-esteem, and care provider actions that enhance positive self-esteem.

Objectives:

RECALL influences on child self-esteem.

RECALL physical causes and indicators of low self-esteem.

RECALL psychological causes and indicators of low self-esteem.

IDENTIFY instances where professional intervention may be required.

RECALL child care provider actions that enhance positive self-esteem.

IDENTIFY activities that develop and encourage positive self-esteem.