501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem [Paperback]

Robert Ramsey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 2002

Self-esteem not only plays a major role in a child's success or failure in school and in social situations but also influences how the child views the world. Drawing from his experience as a lifelong educator, Robert D. Ramsey provides valuable advice and information on building self-esteem in children. 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem shows parents how to help their children develop the positive self-images needed to lead successful, productive, happy lives.

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Give your child the gift of self-esteem!

As parents, we are concerned that our children get the best of everything: education, teachers, homes, computers, clothes, friends . . . the list goes on. But what many of our kids are missing is the priceless gift of self-esteem. In 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem, you will learn ways to build up your child's confidence, teach your son or daughter self-respect, and show your child how to face life head on.

With easy-to-use, realistic tips divided into age-appropriate chapters, this revised edition can help you increase your child's self-esteem with lessons such as:

• Stress progress, not perfection, with your child
• Let your child decorate the door to his or her room as a way to express individuality
• Respect your child's privacy
• Give your child punishment options when appropriate
• ...and more!

Now you can give your child a gift that will help throughout childhood and into adulthood, thanks to the practical wisdom in 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem.

About the Author

Robert D. Ramsey is a lifelong educator and freelance writer. Dr. Ramsey's professional career has included frontline experience in three award-winning school districts in two different states as a teacher, counselor, curriculum coordinator, personnel director, associate superintendent, acting superintendent, and adjunct professor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (October 23, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071409890
• ISBN-13: 978-0071409896
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: 501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem (Paperback)

Beware: How could anyone in life remember 501 ways to do anything? If there's ever that many ways to do anything, then this to say anyone can do anything and achieve the same results. If there's 501 one choices, the chances of you doing just about anything should succeed.