From Here to Self Esteem: A Road Map for Parents of Young Children

Kids who have high self-esteem feel confident, adjust to change easier, learn how to interact with others, and are less likely to abuse drugs. This focuses on how to build self-esteem through everyday interactions. Parents are provided ten specific ways they can nurture their child's self-esteem including: responding to your baby's emotional needs, helping your child solve her own problems, teaching your child to become independent, encouraging your child to be original and creative and praising your child.