You can help build and improve your son's sense of self-esteem right now with these simple tips.  First, remember that everyone feels bad from time to time.  But feelings low for too long will take its toll. 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Self-esteem plays a central role in a child's motivation and achievements in school, athletics, and social relationships."  

So take action now and share these self esteem building tips with your son today.

• Take time to do things you enjoy.

• Do things that make use of your own special talents and abilities.

• Give yourself rewards.

• Learn something new or improve your skills.

• Begin doing those things that you know will make you feel better about yourself.

• Do something nice for another person.

• Make it a point to treat yourself well every day.

(Excerpted from Building Self-esteem  A Self-Help Guide)

Stop!  There's even more. Here are a few simple but powerful behaviors that help build self-esteem in boys:

• Smiles & Hugs

• Truly communicating & listening

• Respecting self and others

• Praise and acceptance

• Making eye contact

Just imagine minutes from how great you'll feel when you are enjoying one of these tips by sharing it with your precious boy.  Because self-esteem is a major key to success in all areas of life.

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