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My Child Puts Herself Down — How Can I Help Her?
My daughter always puts herself down. She's very caring and smart, and I compliment her all the time, but nothing seems to work.
– Mike
Helping her see that others, like you, appreciate her qualities is a great start. You can also try to get her involved in activities like volunteering that encourage cooperation rather than competition. This will give her a taste of success and will show her what she is capable of accomplishing.
Most everyone has some self-doubt from time to time, but if your daughter’s self-criticism is interfering with her life, a trained therapist can often uncover the reasons for her low self-esteem and can suggest ways to improve it.
For more information, check out these articles:
How Can I Help My Child Develop Healthy Self-Esteem?
Reviewed by: Neil Izenberg, MD
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