Self-esteem top tips
This resource for parents looks at the importance of self-esteem and provides some simple, easy to follow top tips to help build children’s self-esteem.

Parenting NI have produced a tip sheet to help parents and carers build children’s self-esteem.
The tips cover setting a good example, giving praise, giving individual attention, accepting mistakes, acknowledging success and nurturing interests and skills.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- Parents and carers
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