Affection is a fundamental pillar in children's development, directly influencing their self-esteem and sense of security.

Instead of heaping praise to boost self-esteem, help your child develop the skills to complete challenges on their own, and let competence breed confidence.

When your child has ADHD, constant criticism and negative feedback on their behavior can lead to low self-esteem. But there are things parents can do to boost it.

Self-esteem is highly influential in how we see ourselves, which shapes our behaviors and decisions. Loving parents can sometimes unintentionally hurt their child's self-esteem.

Raising with love doesn't mean spoiling; it's about teaching them to trust themselves. Childhood self-esteem is nurtured ...

And how can a parent distinguish between high self-esteem and narcissism in a child? 1. Unrealistic views of themselves. Narcissistic children may not have a clear perspective of themselves.

Wayne David Schmoyer answers our questions about protecting a child's self-esteem.

How to build self-esteem in autistic children — and why it's so important As a parent of a child with autism, I've seen how kids on the spectrum struggle with self-esteem. What can we do?