During
this holiday season, it’s appropriate to note that a parent’s love is the
foundation of a child’s self-esteem.
And
though you might feel it’s already understood, sometimes it’s important to say
it out loud.
A
child simply can’t hear those words too often, but they are especially
important before a child leaves for school and before bed at night.
There
are infinite variations on ways to say you care. Here are some common forms the
message can take:
“You’re
important to me.”
“You
brighten my day.”
“You
mean the world to me.”
“That’s
really great.”
“Well
done!”
“What
a good job you did.”
A
big hug counts, too. In fact, sometimes it’s a good idea to think up new ways
to say and show you care.
If
a child has a strong sense of self-worth, that’s more than half the battle for
facing anything that can arise.
That
strength is important both inside and outside the classroom.
