Studies show that children who feel confident are better able to stand up to bullies. Parents should give kids the tools they need to stand up for themselves and help them learn to solve problems. As they get older, they will be able to handle difficult situations on their own. The way parents interact with their children influences the type of people they become. Nurturing parents who share their love help increase their children s sense of self-worth.
Kids learn to feel good about themselves and to care about others.
When parents build their children's self-esteem, a foundation for a strong, loving relationship is laid. Children s Hospital of Pittsburgh offers Positive Parenting classes and other parenting workshops. Current classes are listed on this Web site.