Health Tip: Recognizing Low Self-Esteem

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Parents should recognize the warning signs of low self-esteem and help their children overcome it.

The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions these warning signs:

• Avoiding a challenge without any effort, or cheating.
• Reverting to immature behavior.
• Becoming bossy, rigid or controlling.
• Making excuses, or acting as though something isn’t important when it really is.
• Losing interest in day-to-day activities.
• Performing poorly in school.
• Avoiding contact and activities with friends.
• Having difficulty accepting either criticism or praise.

Source: HealthDay

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