Tag: self esteem
Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball: Wrecking Body Image?
Let me begin by saying that my knowledge of Miley Cyrus and her music is extremely limited. I probably know more about Black Sabbath than I do about Miley Cyrus (and some would say this is no bad thing!). What I do know about her is that when[…]
Read moreTips on Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem For Academic Success
Healthy self-esteem is like an armor of protection against the challenges we face in the outside world. Therefore, it’s especially important that we develop a positive self-image early on in life, specifically beginning during childhood. Children who are aware of their strengths and weaknesses and feel good about[…]
Read moreCan You Teach Children Confidence?
I’ve just finished watching an episode of The Wright Stuff, broadcast on Wednesday 26th June 2013. http://www.channel5.com/shows/the-wright-stuff/episodes/episode-123-49 One of the topics for discussion was “Can you teach confidence?” following reports that a school in London is teaching children comedy in order to make them more confident people. The[…]
Read moreWho’s Supporting The Bully?
Bullying is still prevalent – research carried out by the NSPCC at the start of 2013 states that: • Of the children surveyed 46% of children have been bullied in school. • Of all the children who called Childline in 2011/12, the predominant reason that boys called was[…]
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