Question 1

what factors affect a child's self-esteem?

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Self-esteem: Several, such as achievement, insecurity, mood, motivation, confidence, self-image, communication, parenting, illness, support system, etc.

Question 2

how would   know if my gifted child has healthy self-esteem?

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Identifies strengths: A child with healthy self-esteem is able to identify their strengths.  Look at how they think others view them, we often project our beliefs onto others.  Children with low self-esteem may make negative self comments & are more likely to think others view them negatively.  To build self-esteem, work with your child on improving their natural talents and offer praise &compliments on accomplishments.

Question 3

my child is gaining too much weight.  how do i help her without causing self-esteem problems?

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Self Esteem: Try to exercise and eat healthy yourself, when we model  health we are far more effective than lecturing our children. Go for walks together, and depending on her age engage in age appropriate physical activities and make sure you maintain a healthy life style as she is likely to follow your lead. Best.

Question 4

is a child's self-esteem impacted by obesity?

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Obesity: Definitely, it becomes worse when they get bullied at school.

Question 5

can i take my 10 year old for laser hair removal? she is having kids at school make fun of her and i don't want it to influence her self esteem!

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Generally no: Laser hair removal is usually only done after 18 years old.  The skin and hair is too immature for proper laser safety and effect at ten years old.  Instead, try bleaching or waxing the hair until she's old enough for laser therapy.

Question 6

i always mumbled as kid & now slur. mainly self esteem issues. if it was tongue issue caused by als, ms, stroke would i be able to change voice tone?

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You would still be : able to change vocal pitch, tone &amp; loudness if solely a tongue issue. If you're concerned about low oral motor muscle tone &amp;/or weakness, a neurological exam will reveal these. If you had mild dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder, as well as Developmental Articulation Disorder as a child, it can persist into adulthood. An occupational &amp; a speech/language therapist can still help you.

Question 7

morning,

what can i use for stretch marks for children between the ages of 7 and 10.they are at the back of the knees, hips and arms. i am just afraid that the stretch marks could cause a self esteem issue?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: There are various txs for stretch marks, but 1st see what is causing them in these young children. Visit a dermatologist for eval and possible tx with either topical meds or lasers

Question 8

i have phases of euphoria and sadness, feelings of low self esteem, tiredness, panic attacks in arguments and phases of self harm since i was a child.

Accepted Answer

You need to seek a: Mental health counselor to seek why you are going through this extreme mood in such a degree. Sounds like Bipolar but to be sure get an assessment so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be rendered.

Question 9

is it possible that a divorced parents affects the self-esteem of a cleft lip child.. please site some refence.. tnx?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Divorce is painful for kids, but resources indicate that they do recover well.  http://tinyurl.com/d4koj4j  this recovery depends on how the parents treat each other and the child.  Some are bitter and fight with each other through the child, and this does not provide the support the child needs.  If the child also has a cleft lip that needs help, the parents need to stand together for the child.

Question 10

how do i improve my self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Be good, and learn!: There are many ways to have healthy self-esteem. Most agree that there are two broad components to self-esteem: (1) the view that I am a worthwhile or good person; and (2) the view that I have some competence (i know things or know how to do things). If people continue to strive to be virtuous or good and to learn and develop skills they will tend to have a positive self-concept. Striving is key.

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I have phases of euphoria and sadness, feelings of low self esteem, tiredness, panic attacks in arguments and phases of self harm since i was a child.

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Is it possible that a divorced parents affects the self-esteem of a cleft lip child.. please site some refence.. tnx?

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