We raise healthy children from the inside out—by cherishing and accepting them as they are, nurturing their growth and development, and having patience. Fostering self-esteem in a child from the outset is easier and healthier than trying to repair damaged self-esteem later. Yet, we cannot turn back the clock. We must start where we are now. If your children are older, it’s not too late.
In this chapter:
Self-esteem gives children wings!
Self-esteem begins with self-love, with accepting, respecting, and taking care of yourself. That love spills over to your children, who learn to love themselves and to love you.
The importance of bonding and building trust
Bonding and attunement with our children can even heal our own bonding wounds.
Attention to our own inner child can begin a process of deep personal healing.
Knowing how young brains develop makes it easier for you to work with their nature, not against it. In other words, “It’s easier to ride a horse in the direction it’s going!”
It is al…
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