Self Esteem in Childhood

Good self esteem builds a solid foundation for life. Follow the links below to find information on how to keep, boost or rebuild self esteem to successfully cope with life's ups and downs.

Reachout [Inspire Foundation] offers support and general information on self esteem and related issues.

For information on body image or self esteem in teenagers and young people follow the links to the HealthInsite topic pages below.

Reviewed February 2011

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Title:	Toddlers - living with toddlers
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Between the ages of one and three years, your toddler's world grows and changes rapidly. They become separate, independent people.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Looking after yourself - Parents
Publisher:	Headroom (South Australia)
Description:	All parents need support at various times. One of the best things you can do is to learn to ask for help when you need it and accept support when it is offered.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Girls - Parents
Publisher:	Headroom (South Australia)
Description:	Girls attach more importance to personal and interpersonal parts of life, so at times they can seem to be over-sensitive and moody. Girls see the world in terms of relationships rather than a striving for independence.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Everyone has feelings - Children
Publisher:	Headroom (South Australia)
Description:	There is a huge range of feelings and it can be hard to tell sometimes exactly what we are feeling.
Date:	Dec 2011

Title:	Specific learning difficulties
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	A specific learning difficulty is when there is a big difference between what a child should be able to do at school and what she actually is able to do in one or more areas.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Yelling
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	If yelling harms the children's feelings about themselves, makes them afraid or so worried that they are unable to play or learn freely it can be very damaging.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Shyness
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Many young children are shy. They gradually get more confidence with other people as they grow older. Shyness is when children are worried in social situations and do not easily join in.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Second baby
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	A new baby arriving in the family brings big changes for everyone, particularly for your other child.
Date:	Oct 2011

Title:	I'm bored
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Maybe in school, when you have been super quick and finished the task early. Maybe at home when you have already seen the TV program. Boredom can become the boss of your personality.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Weight problems in childhood
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Many more children are overweight today than in the past. There is a greater variety of food available. Many children also get less exercise
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Respect - a way of life
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Respect has several meanings. Having regard for others - that means accepting that other people are different but just as important as you feel you are.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Self-esteem - feeling good about yourself
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	If you feel confident and good about yourself that's called high self esteem and if you feel bad about yourself and have no confidence that is called low self esteem.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Friendship
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Everybody needs friends. You can feel very sad and lonely if you don't have someone to play with and be with - it happens to everybody sometimes. Here are some ideas to help you in making friends and keeping friends.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Tune in to your feelings - Children
Publisher:	Headroom (South Australia)
Description:	Sometimes we get the message that it's not OK to feel angry, sad, lonely or scared. This is not true. It is OK to feel these sorts of feelings when we are in a conflict or stressful situation, it's a natural response.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	What is mental health? - Children
Publisher:	Headroom (South Australia)
Description:	Keeping healthy and happy involves looking after our physical and mental health. Mental health is about the way we think and feel about ourselves and our world.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Me as a friend - Children
Publisher:	Headroom (South Australia)
Description:	Want a friend? Be a friend? Have a go at describing what you are like as a friend.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Aboriginal - identity
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	We want our kids to know our ways. Kids learn by watching, listening and practising, and by close contact with others.
Date:	Feb 2011

Title:	Healthy habits for a healthy life: 12 tips
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	Tips for avoiding childhood overweight and obesity by leading a healthy, active family lifestyle.
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Childhood obesity
Publisher:	Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:	An overview of the causes and consequences of childhood obesity and overweight, with information on preventing childhood obesity, childhood weight problems, and getting help for childhood obesity.
Date:	Oct 2010

Title:	Child abuse - how to get support
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	This fact sheet is for anyone who has experienced child abuse and to find out where and how to get support and help.
Date:	Sep 2010

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