Today's Tip for Families

04-21-2022

Protect a Struggling Student's Self-Esteem

If learning is challenging for your child, you may worry about the effects of the difficulties on your child's self-esteem. To support and encourage your student:

• Stay positive. Be honest, yet optimistic, about issues or disabilities your child may have.
• Explain that everyone learns differently and struggles at times. Give examples from your own life.
• Create supportive relationships with others, such as teachers, school counselors and family members. Share strategies that work to help your child learn.
• Notice and build on your child's strengths. If your student struggles with reading but is good at math, for example, do plenty of math activities together.

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