How to Help Children Build Healthy Self-Esteem
Podcast: Thriving KidsPublished On: Thu Aug 14 2025
Description: In a world full of comparison — from the classroom to social media — it’s not always easy for kids to feel confident, capable, and valued just as they are. In this episode of Thriving Kids, Dr. Dave Anderson is joined by Dr. Jenny Louie, a psychologist in the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute, to explore how parents can help children develop healthy self-esteem.You’ll hear about creating a safe, supportive home environment, encouraging healthy challenges, and finding the right balance between nurturing and pushing kids to grow. Dr. Louie shares practical, real-world examples (including some from her own life) that show how small shifts in what we say and do can make a big difference in how kids see themselves.You'll learn:Why unconditional love is the foundation of self-esteemWhy it's good to encourage kids to try new things — even when they’re nervousWhy effort matters more than achievementHow to help kids recover from mistakes and “beautiful oopses”How to support self-esteem in the teen yearsFurther reading12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids – Child Mind Institute(Video) How to Help Kids Build Healthy Self-Esteem – Child Mind Institute
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