It’s important to be aware of changed in our kids emotional health. Their self esteem is usually the first sign that something is wrong, which is why this is a huge concern for mental health professionals and anyone that deals with kids. We’ve been hosting a series dealing with kids mental health in partnership with Leanne Brown, author of the book Daniel’s Dream. Visit her website for more resources and check out her book as well. Get the full digital resource pack too (£9.50)! Today’s post deals with low self esteem and it’s a great activity to help kids out when theirs is low.
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Self esteem in kids
Social media is playing a big part in the issues that our kids deal with when it comes to their mental health. These inescurities seem to be magnified as kids see more and more unrealisitic expectations of what they should be in order to be liked on social media. The things that they see are much more impactful in kids, but if we think about it, those things can affect adults, imagine what they can do to kids.
With this in mind we wanted to bring you a worksheet, just like we have been sharing with you, to help your kids recognise their emotions. All kids need to feel loved and supported and more than that, they need to feel free to be able to be themselves, just as they are. It is so vital, as parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals, that we encourage our children to see their worth.
Kids need to feel that they are capable of doing anything and everything that they have their heart set on. Our role as the adults in their lives is to give them the tools to do this.
In this activity, kids will be able to recognise;
- The good things in their day,
- Something positive someone has said about them,
- How they can praise themselves when needed,
- The positive things they feel about themselves,
- How they can make someone else feel good, and
- How to tackle negative thoughts about themselves.
Although, the positive is always crucial, it is key to tackle the negative thoughts they have about themselves in order to build self-esteem and focus their journey back on to the positives and all the things they have accomplished by being them.
This activity is great to do as an individual, a small group or a larger group. Parents, caregivers, educators and professional would all reap the benefits of doing this activity with a child. The discussions that can come from an activity like this are powerful.
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We have more mindfulness resources on the site, so do have a look. And if you want to follow our kids mental health series do so as well. You will be able to find all of the printables and resources in our series.
Mindfulness activity sheets for kids
We have a few activity sheets from Upside Down Books on the site - take a look at these, but search Mindfulness on KiddyCharts, or choose the heading from the Menu above to explore more.
How to help kids understand life better - mindfulness activity
A simple little activity to help children to understand their life and therefore help deal with it just that little bit better.
Complete the mandala mindful activity for kids
Getting our kids to focus and be more mindful by asking them to complete a Mandala and then colouring it in. Such a relaxing and focused activity.
Mindful mantras for kids free printables
Positive thoughts for kids to use to start the day - some mindful mantras for positive thinking.
How to calm kids with a present moment wheel
Using a present moment wheel to help calm children's thoughts and feelings.
There’s also some great resources around the web for kids mental health, so do take a look at these for more inspiration and help.
Activities to help your kids with their emotions
If you need more ideas to help your kids deal with their emotions then these posts are worth checking out and trying out.
Emotions Discovery Bottles Inspired By Disney’s Inside Out
Help your kids recognise their emotions with these fun emotions discovery bottles inspired by Disney's Inside Out.
Tool for teaching emotions in kids
Use these tools to help teach kids about emotions.
5 Steps to Managing Big Emotions: Printable
Join teacher Christie Burnett in this post where she shares 5 steps to managing big emotions in kids. There's also a free printable!
See you for the next post,
Helen
Helen
Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, and website editor; and this site is (we think) the only Social Enterprise parenting magazine!Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, and use those grey cells at the same time.KiddyCharts has reach of over 1.1million across social and the site. The blog works with big family brands (including travel) to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10.It gives 51%+ profits to Reverence for Life, who fund a number of important initiatives in Africa, including bringing running water and basic equipment to a school in Tanzania.Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on.Get in touch TODAY!