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but never mind, tomorrow you'll remember not to do it, and then we can have a lovely time at the park." Let him know you feel for him. You don't want him to be unhappy, because you love and care for him. So it's really unfortunate that he has to go through this. Then allow him to cry and protest. He feels frustrated and upset, let him express it. You don't need to do any more than sympathise now.

3. The benefit of the doubt for self esteem.
Give your child the benefit of the doubt if you're not absolutely certain he did wrong. More long-term damage results from being unjustly accused, scolded and punished for something he didn't do or had no control over, than getting away with the odd thing every now and then.

4. Light up for self esteem.
This is one of the simplest and easiest things you can do, that will have one of the most profound effects on your child.

Make sure your eyes light up when your child enters the room.

Make the effort to smile with your whole face, including your eyes when you look at your child. Don't take him for granted. Allow yourself to feel joy and appreciation that you have him, and that he's safe. Dwell on how much you love him, and the feeling that you would do anything to give him the best life possible. Then tell your face.

You could change your child's future completely just by doing this. There is no better way to boost your child's self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence than to show, in your face, that he lights up the room when he walks in. Who knows what he will be able to accomplish in his life with that quality.

And as a bonus, you will begin to see the appreciation you show for your child mirrored in his own appreciation for you.

5. Sleeping his way to High Self Esteem.
Sleep is generally grossly underestimated. Getting a sufficient amount of sleep consistently results in a child that is alert in school, feels energetic and positive, has the ability to focus and concentrate, and has plenty of energy and enthusiasm for sporting activities. I'm sure you can see how all of these contribute to high self esteem.

I believe that if you have to wake a child for school in the morning, he isn't getting enough sleep. The sad fact is that when a child is distracted, unenthusiastic or incompetent in school and in sport, it is rarely recognised as a symptom of sleep deprivation. The child is most likely to be labeled "lazy", "difficult", "naughty", "bad at sport" or worse.

5. Food for self esteem.
Eating healthily does more than build a healthy

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