Secure Emotional Bond

"A child's feeling of worthiness shapes his identity. If he feels worthwhile, he knows that he has a place in your world and can be confident later of going out into the world." -Bettie Youngs

When a child feels secure, loved and valued, they are more confident in themselves and more resistant to negative peer pressure. A child who experiences a secure emotional bond with his or her parents is more adventurous, confident and self-assured out in the world.

Your Child's Self-esteem

"The best chance the child has of securing a level of high self-esteem is to have parents who possess it, model it, and want to instill it in their children." - Bettie Youngs

Modeling good self-esteem is one of the most important things that parents can do for their children. Children learn more from who we are than what we say to them. Self-esteem is an internal resource that enables your children to meet the challenges they face. Without healthy self-esteem, children are less able to benefit from their native intelligence or athletic skills.