How to help tweens with body image issues
Many children as young as 9 and 10 start feeling dissatisfied with their bodies. Here’s how parents can help kids cope with these feelings and build a positive self-image.
7 ways to teach your kindergartner self-regulation
Self-regulation helps kids succeed in kindergarten. It’s also a skill set that starts early and has a host of benefits for success in school, career, and life.
How one district is preparing for California's new Ethnic Studies classes
Starting in 2025, all California high schools will offer Ethnic Studies courses for all students. Here's how Modesto City Schools is developing the course to resonate with students.
How parents can foster their child's self-esteem
Dr. Robert Brooks describes research-based strategies that can help you nurture your children's self-esteem by building their competence and resilience.
How to praise 1st and 2nd graders
The right (and wrong) way to cheer on your first or second grader.
How to praise 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
The right (and wrong) way to cheer on your third, fourth, or fifth grader.
How to praise tweens and teens
The right (and wrong) way to cheer on your tween or teen.
Self-esteem in children
How self-esteem and its various definitions affects all aspects of a child's life -- especially in kids with learning difficulties.
Building my son's self-esteem
When my child was identified with LD, I worried about how I was going to build and maintain his self-esteem.
How can parents spot low self-esteem in their children?
An expert describes the signs and symptoms of low self-esteem in kids — and how to spot them in your child.
How can teachers foster self-esteem in children?
Teachers play an important role in nurturing a student's sense of dignity and self-worth.
A teacher's formula to build self-esteem in kids with LD
A teacher of students with learning disabilities (LD) describes how she encourages good behavior, provides information about LD, builds skills, and values uniqueness in her students.
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