How To Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem
November 19, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Latest News, Self Esteem
Putting Your SELF in the Development of Self-Esteem By Dyan Eybergen, RN © 2009 Self-esteem is not something children are born with. Its development begins during infancy and is primarily based on the interactions children have with their parents and that those interactions are positive in nature. The development of children’s self-esteem unfolds with the [...]
Childhood Fears
June 7, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Controversial Parenting Styles, Emotional Development, Self Esteem
Question: My son is aged 7 years old and has a lot of fears in him. He has a fear of heights, in so much as he will not climb onto a 6 foot slide in a park. He will not even sit on a swing. He is afraid of being in a swimming pool, [...]
A Follower, Not a Leader
May 20, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Controversial Parenting Styles, Motivating Children, Problem Solving, Self Esteem
Question: My son who is 8 tends to be a follower and goes with what everyone else wants. He does whatever others like and do. I want to help teach him or give him the confidence to be a leader and not care if he likes or does things differently. I am afraid he will [...]
Rebellious Teen
April 23, 2009 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Controversial Parenting Styles, Parenting Teenagers, Problem Solving, Self Esteem
Question: My 15-year-old daughter’s grades have dropped recently. She has pushed the limits with my patience. She recently gauged her ears as well. I was mortified; she is such a nice, smart, beautiful young girl I am not sure why she would do this especially without asking for my advice or my permission. I made [...]
What Defines a Defining Moment?
December 2, 2008 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Self Esteem
What Defines a Defining Moment? (Believe it or not, Our Kids Really are Listening to Us) I have a theory about the three little ones (ages 10, 9 and 5) that I am raising. As a parent, I remind myself that I can build them up or tear them down when I don’t even know [...]
Mood Numbers
July 10, 2008 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Emotional Development, Self Esteem
What Mood Number Are You In? Here’s how “mood-numbers” got started: The plumber called earlier to say that he’d be here six hours ago, he hasn’t shown up, and the main bathroom and laundry facilities are still out of order. I am annoyed and frustrated. (To put it mildly.) My son brings chips into a [...]
We Are More Than Beautiful!
March 11, 2008 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Controversial Parenting Styles, Emotional Development, Parenting Teenagers, Self Esteem, Values & Ethics, Words of Inspiration!
Blog Book Tour We Are More Than Beautiful 46 Real Teens Speak Out about Beauty, Happiness, Love and Life by Woody Winfree The new book, We Are More Than Beautiful for teen girls is the latest addition to the work of the I Am Beautiful Project, an initiative committed to producing creative and educational works [...]
“Who wants to be an emotional millionaire?”
September 24, 2007 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Emotional Development, Self Esteem, Values & Ethics
Happy. Sad. Most youngsters can recognize these feelings from a very early age. However, what about the myriad of other feelings that pop up within our hearts? Anger. Loneliness. Excitement. Jealousy. Worry. Disappointment. Anticipation The ability to express and recognize our emotions has a tremendous impact on our lives. Our ability to communicate with others [...]
“How Do You Love Me?”
July 17, 2007 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Controversial Parenting Styles, Emotional Development, Self Esteem, Values & Ethics
“I love you.” They are the three sweetest words in our language; wonderful, special words. Yet, the interpretation of these words can be just as distinctive as our fingerprints. Pronouncing the phrase “I love you” may be the equivalent of physical affection for you, while your child may be one who shies away from hugs [...]
Five Tips to Kick Start Your Child’s Self Esteem
May 29, 2007 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Emotional Development, Self Esteem, Words of Inspiration!
If there is one attribute that can change the outcome of a child’s life, I would have to define that as self-esteem. Low self-esteem can take a youngster to unsavory relationships and achievement far below his or her potential, while a healthy level of confidence will guide a child to shine in so many aspects [...]
NDL- Nonverbal Learning Disorder
January 31, 2007 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Communication, Emotional Development, Problem Solving, Self Esteem
NLD: Nonverbal Learning Disorder You know him. He’s the one that sits at his desk during recess, reading rather than going outside to play ball with his classmates. She’s the one that makes foolish remarks when she’s with friends. She’ll say something that is exaggerated or irrelevant to the topic at hand. He’s awkward, always [...]
Self-Esteem, the Industrial Revolution, & TV
October 3, 2006 by Ellen C. Braun
Filed under Controversial Parenting Styles, Emotional Development, Self Esteem
Self-Esteem, the Industrial Revolution, and TV If you were asked “What are the three top characteristic you hope to imbue in your child?” there’s a good chance that self-esteem would be one of your answers. A healthy level of personal esteem will allow your child to seek achievement, solid relationships, and have the courage to [...]
