How can friends help protect my child’s self-esteem?

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that friendships matter. When it comes to self-esteem, it isn’t important whether your child is popular and has two-dozen friends or is quieter and treasures one best friend. One good friend is all it takes to boost a child’s self-esteem, helping the child feel validated and worthwhile.

The negative effect of not feeling totally accepted by one’s peers can be buffered by one good friend. From the early school-age years to adolescence and beyond, it’s crucial that your children develop the social skills that will help them acquire and maintain friendships with kids their age. They should be able to initiate a conversation with peers and solve problems when conflicts arise.

Teach your kids how important it is to be kind, trustworthy, and loyal to their friends, even at the youngest of ages. From Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children by Jennifer Trachtenberg.

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