6 ways to develop your child’s self-esteem without encouraging narcissism
Pre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this I talk about 6 ways to develop your child’s self-esteem without encouraging egotism or breeding narcissistic attitudes. As parents and guardians, we know that it is important to praise and compliment our children, especially when celebrating their achievements. However, we also need to avoid praising our children too much, which may encourage vanity and narcissistic-like behaviors. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/6-ways-to-develop-your-child-s-self-esteem-without-encouraging-narcissismSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BetterHelp:Let therapy be your map, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.-Purity Woods: Turn back time on the appearance of your skin with Purity Woods’s Age-Defying Dream Cream! Go to puritywoods.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout for 10% off your first order. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:20 The difference between building self-esteem & encouraging narcissism10:35 Why we as parents need to make time for ourselves as well 11:08 How we praise are kids is key to building healthy self-esteem 19:07 Why we need to let our children make mistakes & learn from their failures 22:40 How harsh criticism can impact your child’s self-esteem 31:48 Why we need to help our children see the value in their mistakes32:35 How team-building helps children develop healthy self-esteem 35:15 The connection between mind management, self-regulation & self-esteem ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.