Overview
Main description
Self-esteem not only plays a major role in a child's success or failure in school and in social situations but also influences how the child views the world. Drawing from his experience as a lifelong educator, Robert D. Ramsey provides valuable advice and information on building self-esteem in children. 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem shows parents how to help their children develop the positive self-images needed to lead successful, productive, happy lives.
Author comments
Robert D. Ramsey is a lifelong educator and freelance writer. Dr. Ramsey's professional career has included frontline experience in three award-winning school districts in two different states as a teacher, counselor, curriculum coordinator, personnel director, associate superintendent, acting superintendent, and adjunct professor.
Back cover copy
Give your child the gift of self-esteem!
As parents, we are concerned that our children get the best of everything: education, teachers, homes, computers, clothes, friends . . . the list goes on. But what many of our kids are missing is the priceless gift of self-esteem. In 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem, you will learn ways to build up your child's confidence, teach your son or daughter self-respect, and show your child how to face life head on.
With easy-to-use, realistic tips divided into age-appropriate chapters, this revised edition can help you increase your child's self-esteem with lessons such as:
- Stress progress, not perfection, with your child
- Let your child decorate the door to his or her room as a way to express individuality
- Respect your child's privacy
- Give your child punishment options when appropriate
- ...and more!
Now you can give your child a gift that will help throughout childhood and into adulthood, thanks to the practical wisdom in 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem.
