Allow time for friends, dating, keeping fit, chilling out, and grooming. Single Parents build child's Self-esteem. Use the language of esteem . You can build your child's self-esteem merely with the proper choice of words. Use this five-step esteem builder to help your child.
Proper discipline adds self-esteem.
Helping your child set limits builds self-esteem. Children not disciplined, with few limits, can't grow up with high self-esteem. Self-esteem is built by realistic praise. Children know when praise is not realistic and begin to doubt your credibility. Esteem in Large Children Lynda Finn, columnist, answers your questions about building esteem in large children.