Raising children into capable, healthy adults is challenging, and sometimes confusing—but it’s easier when parents know which ...

Books That Build Self-Esteem Last updated: July 1, 2025 by Common Sense Media Growing up is hard work, but liking who you are makes it easier. That's why we've put together this list of books that ...

Sustainable self-esteem is more durable and is frequently based on unique individual qualities such as personal integrity, ...

Believing that daily hardships build character might help to boost well-being and motivation, according to a new study published in Self & Identity. What happens when people believe that life’s ...

Mentoring doesn’t necessarily mean only academic guidance; when it comes to higher education, it can be a game-changer. When ...

In the 1950s, despite an outward appearance of fulfilled lives, American housewives endured a hidden malaise — “the problem that has no name” — a silent yet pervasive discontent. Self-esteem, which ...

A lot of parents use punishments like taking away toys, skipping meals, or threatening to leave an activity or location.

Whenever me or my siblings would ever say anything negative about ourselves...my mom would look at us and be like, ‘Don’t ...

Did you know that self-talk is a powerful tool that can greatly affect your self-esteem? By consciously choosing positive, ...

Unfollow accounts that make you feel bad Jenny Rae, a 25-year-old blogger who's currently "flashpacking" in southeast Asia, says social media has harmed her self-esteem in the past and she often ...