Discover how secure attachment, emotional validation, and promoting independence play a role in building children's confidence. Learn expert tips to guide your kids towards a positive self-image that ...

As a parent of three adult kids, I’ve learned that one of the most valuable gifts you can give your child isn’t material—it’s the foundation of how they see themselves. Prioritizing your child’s ...

At one time or another, most parents ask themselves: "What can I do to help my child feel better about himself...to feel more confident...to view life positively?" Positive self-esteem is a key to ...

When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

We recently published a study that examined the effects of early adversity on young children’s development. We found that when families had lower income or an accumulation of many stressful ...