Well-Being
Emotional Development
Set your kids on the right path to life-long success
ourselves to sway up and down over time. However, it is very important to recognize signs of low self-esteem and when to be concerned. If you notice that your child becomes consistently down, talks nega- tively about himself, avoids new tasks by shutting down without even trying, loses interest in pleasurable activities — or if there is decline in grades — you should reach out to your child’s primary care pro- vider, teachers and even guidance coun- selor for further evaluation to make sure your child’s needs are best supported. When I was growing up, the best
advice my dad shared with me was to always do my best, whether I was taking the SATs, competing in a swim race or auditioning for a play. He did not say, “You really should be getting As, not Bs,” or “You should have gotten first place,
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not tenth.” I’m not exactly sure when I developed my own sense of self-esteem but knowing that no matter what I would remain loved and accepted by my dad always gave me the courage to follow his advice. Every child has the right to a happy,
healthy life. Developing an early action plan to promote positive self-esteem will set your child on the right path to achieve life-long success.
Lyndsy Wittmer, MSN, RN, CRNP, PMHS, is a PNP in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Chil- dren’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She re- cently attained certification as a Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist. She also serves as a part-time faculty member at Villanova University.
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