Self-Esteem – Supporting Children with the Three Pillars
Developmental paediatrician Dr Bill Garvey discusses how children can be helped to build a more stable sense of self-esteem.
He shares his experiences of working with children, and how aiming for high self-esteem can be a fragile approach. Instead, he explores what he identifies as the three pillars of self-esteem – self-pride, process praise, and sanctuaries.
Food for thought?
The article is an edited extract from ‘10 things I wish you knew about your child’s mental health‘ by Dr Bill Garvey, published by Penguin.
(Source: The Guardian)
