Swansea, UK - How To Build Children’s Self-Esteem

At The Flowers Day Nursery, our focus isn’t just on our children learning academically, it's also about us building their self-esteem and confidence during their time with us to support them throughout their learning and lives.

Children’s self-esteem is vital as it underpins their choices and decisions throughout their lives. Believing and knowing their self worth means they will have the confidence to know their own value and use it to thrive in their everyday lives.

What Helps Build a Child’s Self Esteem?

Always keep your expectations in line with their age

A child's view of the world is influenced by the people around them, and their age, so you should always think about what is age-appropriate to them and not expect too much too soon. Tasks or activities that will seem simple to us as adults can seem huge and sometimes daunting to them if they are not appropriate for their age and understanding. We should always adjust our expectations in line with a child’s age and ensure what we are asking of them is realistic. As an example. listing off a ream of instructions to a young child can make them feel frustrated which in turn could result in them starting to doubt their ability if it is something that happens regularly. It is better to ask them to clean their teeth and when they have finished, ask them to put on their shoes and then their coat etc if all of these things are age-appropriate and say thank you and well done at each stage. Asking them to do all 3 things at once could be daunting for them and both you and them will be frustrated. Often, as they get used to a morning routine they will start to do these things without you even asking them to do them.

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Praise and reward their effort when they have done something well

Give them a chance to help you

Give a child autonomy to make choices

Allow them to take some risks

Allow them to work things out

Always lead by example

Own your mistakes

Consider their behaviour rather than their character

Always nurture individuality

Last and definitely not least - Always lead with love

About The Flowers Day Nursery

We have been providing childcare in Swansea since 2004, for babies from 3 months old through to toddler age, preschool and when they first start school. We offer a local childcare drop-off and pick up service during term time to and from the local schools in Swansea which gives you the reassurance that they are in a familiar, caring and relaxed setting at the start and end of their day when they first start school.

We also offer a planned summer school for primary school-aged children outside of term time which incorporates fun and exciting activities.

At The Flowers, we understand that juggling work and a busy schedule are extremely demanding and we do everything we can to support you and your child through their early years' development making this easier for you.

We pride ourselves on our fun, caring and stimulating environment and our structured days support your child's learning and development at their different development stages. The Flowers Nursery is filled with love and positivity for our children and our priority is to ensure they feel safe and secure during their time with us.

Contact us today to find out more about our flexible childcare options and read our full article here.