Esteemable acts is an incredibly interesting idea because so often we talk about how self-esteem issues plague our youth, but we don’t talk about how to build esteem in young people. It’s important to help our students build confidence and self-esteem through earned accomplishments. Looking back on high school, the proudest moments I had all revolve around extracurriculars and competitions.

Although competitions can be intimidating, they can help your child build confidence through accomplishing something difficult and tangible through hard work and talent. They won’t always win, but when they finally do it will feel like such an accomplishment.

Another thing I did in high school that helped build self-esteem was get involved with nonprofits. Being able to help others and give back to your community is a great way to build confidence and self-esteem. Charity can teach children a lot about their own circumstances and remind them to be thankful for all that they have. Beyond that, giving back can make your child feel proud and confident.

Investing in things that make your child happy can help build esteem as well. Validate their passions by investing time, money and effort into helping them grow in these activities. If your children show an affinity for music, help them grow by paying for lessons and attending their performances. Your support in their interests validates their dreams and will make them feel good about what they are doing with their lives.

We spend so much time worrying about low self-esteems in our children. Rather than acting retroactively, let’s be proactive about creating esteemable acts in our children’s lives. Getting ahead of this issue will allow our youth to grow up confident and happy with themselves.

Investing in things that make your child happy can help build esteem as well. Validate their passions by investing time, money and effort into helping them grow in these activities. If your child shows an affinity for music, help them grow by paying for lessons and attending their performances. Your support in their interests validates their dreams and will make them feel good about what they are doing with their lives.

We spend so much time worrying about low self-esteems in our children. Rather than acting retroactively, let’s be proactive about creating esteemable acts in our children’s lives. Getting ahead of this issue will allow our youth to grow up confident and happy with themselves.

-       Bria