Self Esteem/Confidence in Children: Resources

Written By Olivia White

Welcome to my resource page for the topic of Self Esteem! Here is where you will find some great materials that I have outlined so you can experience the depth of this topic more fully.

Enjoy!

Books for Parents/Caregivers

  • The Yes Brain

    • Learn a brain-science-based way of building resilience and growth mindset in kids, without unnecessary jargon.

  • Kid confidence

  • Parent Talk

    • This is a book you can skim and pick up at any chapter and not feel left behind. Each chapter contains a strategy to responding to your child in a way that builds them up and encourages critical thinking, with very practical language to use (and examples!). I find this works for kids at any age.



Books for Children

  • I am enough

  • Bodies are Cool

    • This book is a great way to normalize the quirks of the human body. It is one of the most diverse books I’ve seen with bodies of all kinds, each one special and “cool”.

  • Believing in me

  • The You are Important series below:

    • These are for younger children (about 6 and younger). Books like these can be a great way to get your child thinking about the power they have and the special role they play in the family! There are more in this series than what is listed below.

  • I can do Hard Things

    • This book models positive affirmations and tapping into our inner power, and features a lovely, diverse range of characters. This is a great book to spark discussion, too. It is simple enough for littles, but deep enough to have a good conversation about, even with an adult!

  • Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

    • This is a good one for older children 7-12, and is a great introduction to growth mindset!

FREE Info Sheets and Downloads

  • How to go from a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset: A Quick Guide to developing Growth Mindset in Children and Youth

  • Shifting our Focus to Growth: Connecting with the Anxious Child

    • This is an info sheet with tips and things to avoid when fostering growth mindset in children who tend to lean on the anxious side. It is free to download when you click the button below!

  • Shifting our Focus to Growth: Connecting with Personal Responsibility

    • Another info sheet with information, tips and things to avoid when fostering growth mindset in children who may struggle with personal responsibility. As always, it is free to download at the button below!

Other Resources 

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