Low Self-Esteem in Kids, Part I:
Forget What You've Heard—It's a Myth
by James Lehman, MSW

Is your child struggling with low self-esteem? As a parent, it’s tough to stand by and see our children feeling like they don’t “measure up” or can’t handle things as well as their peers seem to do. Here, James Lehman, MSW debunks the myth of focusing on children’s feelings at the expense of teaching them how to master life-skills. Part I of a two-part series on “Self-Esteem and Kids.”

January Articles:

“Why Don't Consequences Work for My Teen?”
Here’s Why…and How to Fix It
by Megan Devine, LCPC and Parental Support Line Advisor

Anger as a Weapon: When Your Child
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by James Lehman, MSW

Teflon Kids: Why They Avoid Responsibility—and How to Hold Them Accountable
by James Lehman, MSW

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