Self Esteem

School and social issues are just two things that can take a toll on your kid's self image. Here, how to help your teen and tween develop a positive self-esteem and minimize negative influencers.

Video: Should Everyone Get a Trophy?
Family Circle's Editor in Chief, Linda Fears, visits the Today show to discuss whether children should be rewarded ...
Q&A: My Daughter Is an Early Bloomer
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on helping kids who've physically developed early maintain age-...
Q&A: Should I Confront My Daughter's Coach Over a Weight Comment?
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on whether to question the unwanted advice of a school coach, a...
Q&A: My Clingy Daughter Scares Away All Her Male Friends
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on how to work with your child so she understands personal boun...
Q&A: When Should My Daughter Start Wearing a Bra?
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on when to take your daughter bra shopping for the first time, ...
Q&A: At What Age Should Girls Shave Their Legs?
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on how to react when your preteen daughter wants to begin shavi...
Q&A: Should My Teen Stand Up to Her Coach?
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on empowering your teenager to confront her team coach about in...
Q&A: How Can I Help My Teen Deal with Disappointment?
Teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman on ways to discuss rejection and overcome sadness and humiliation with your ...
Q&A: At What Age Should My Child Be Allowed to Dye Her Hair?
Teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman discusses the appropriate age for kids to change their hair color.
Stress Relievers for Kids
When kids are stressed, they sometimes resort to self-destructive behaviors including self-injury, otherwise known ...
Not Every Kid Deserves a Prize
How does rewarding our children for doing nothing prepare them for real life?
Q&A: Should I Make My Body-Conscious Daughter Attend a Pool Party?
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on whether your adolescent's self-image insecurity should precl...
Q&A: How Can I Encourage Good Role Models for My Teen?
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on how to react when your teen only looks up to celebrities as ...
Q&A: How Can I Best Parent My Immature Son?
Get teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman's advice on how to deal with an angry child who regularly seeks attentio...
Are Your Tween's Role Models Too Raunchy?
The template for what makes a role model has changed. Once upon a time kids looked up to public figures like Presid...
Why Kids Are So Competitive -- and How Parents Can Teach Fairness
Kids today feel the pressure to succeed -- here's what parents can do to teach them life's not always a race.
Bad Company: Discussing Your Kid's Friends
As a parent, you do have a say about who your kid hangs out with. Just proceed very, very carefully.

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