Chaplains Corner
"Well not long till the holidays now! I dont know about you but I am always happy when we are past the shortest day of the year and I can say the days are getting looooooonger!!!!!! I trust that everyone has a safe and restful break.
I read an article on self esteem recently and thought that you might find it useful. Here's the introduction and the link if you want to read more................................
"Self-esteem, self-worth, and self-respect are interchangeable phrases we use to identify our kids’ confidence in their ability to handle life’s problems. I think of it as the feeling that things are going to work out all right, that you can manage the bumps in the road, and that you respect yourself.
Each time a child faces a new problem, their self-esteem—their confidence in solving this new problem—is put to the test. For children, their lack of experience means they are confronted with new problems and opportunities every day. As a result, their self-esteems—their sense of “I can handle it”—is continually being put to the test.
If your child can deal with these problems, their sense of self-esteem grows. If they can’t, their self-esteem diminishes and doesn’t develop the way it should.
Simply put, self-esteem comes from being able to operate out of one’s comfort zone. Without a doubt, the more people learn how to be independent and do things independently, the higher their self-esteem will be, and the better they’re going to feel about themselves.
https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/low-self-esteem-in-kids-part-i-forget-what-youve-heard-its-a-myth/
Kind regards
Katharine Goschnick
Somerville Primary School Chaplain
Ph 5977 5421