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Modesto district gets jump on state-mandated ethnic studies class. Will have local content

How one district is preparing for California's new Ethnic Studies classes

How to help tweens with body image issues

7 ways to teach your kindergartner self-regulation

How parents can foster their child's self-esteem

Dr. Robert Brooks describes research-based strategies that can help you nurture your children's self-esteem by building their competence and resilience.

How to praise 1st and 2nd graders

The right (and wrong) way to cheer on your first or second grader.

How to praise 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders

The right (and wrong) way to cheer on your third, fourth, or fifth grader.

How to praise tweens and teens

The right (and wrong) way to cheer on your tween or teen.

Self-acceptance and self-esteem in tweens: Beacon Street Girls™

In this engaging series, the author creates joyful, well-rounded characters in books for 9- to 12-year-old girls.

Self-esteem in children

How self-esteem and its various definitions affects all aspects of a child's life -- especially in kids with learning difficulties.

Building my son's self-esteem

When my child was identified with LD, I worried about how I was going to build and maintain his self-esteem.

How can parents spot low self-esteem in their children?

An expert describes the signs and symptoms of low self-esteem in kids — and how to spot them in your child.

How can teachers foster self-esteem in children?

Teachers play an important role in nurturing a student's sense of dignity and self-worth.

A teacher's formula to build self-esteem in kids with LD

A teacher of students with learning disabilities (LD) describes how she encourages good behavior, provides information about LD, builds skills, and values uniqueness in her students.