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, ...

Everybody daydreams of being a hero, but people need to recognize the value in playing their part.

Discover how secure attachment, emotional validation, and promoting independence play a role in building children's confidence. Learn expert tips to guide your kids towards a positive self-image that ...

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 ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – When we talk about success, we often think of it in terms of material achievements, such as wealth or status. However, success can also refer to personal achievements, such as ...

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 ...

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% ...

IN medicine it is said that, "Proper diagnosis is half the cure." To that end, let us look at the three parts of your self-concept, how they interact on each other.Last week we looked at the first two ...