During the elementary-school years, a child's world expands dramatically to include not only their family and playmates but a widening circle of schoolmates and adults. In this enlarged environment, ...

In 2005, Albert Ellis published "The Myth of Self-Esteem," in which he considered a quest for high self-esteem as being worse than hating another human being. His reasoning is that self-esteem is ...

Children’s self-esteem is not accidental. Experts explain which phrases strengthen emotional security and leave lasting ...

Self-esteem refers to your opinion of yourself. Low self-esteem can get in the way of your enjoyment of life and your ability to achieve long- and short-term goals. It can also adversely affect mental ...

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 ...

If you want a child to grow into a successful and accomplished adult, but most importantly, to have a happy childhood with minimal hiccups, you need to make sure they are aware of their worth. That's ...

Self-worth, or your belief in your own value as a person, generally comes from within. Self-esteem, or your opinion of your traits and abilities, often comes from outside sources. You can boost both ...

There’s much I’ve learned over the last twenty years, going from a deeply insecure teen to a confident man who loves life for the most part. A lot has changed for me. These are some tips I’d pass on ...

Self-esteem is defined as our subjective evaluation of our worth as a person. Needless to say, it is influenced by how we think others perceive us, too. Indeed, in a recent poll of my readers, 20% ...

Research consistently shows that individuals with higher incomes tend to have higher self-esteem, which refers to more positive self-evaluation and perception. A new study published in Psychological ...