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.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jul/13/children-mental-health-support-psychology-australia#:~:text=Too%20many%20children%20see%20their,to%20their%20appearance%20or%20abilities.

(Source: The Guardian)