penguinmama

Seems to me, building self-esteem is not something that can be done in a short time, but is a long-term effort that begins when the child is born.

However, teaching her that she should be her best and not worry about what others think is important. How? Well, that isn't such an easy answer. It will depend on her personality and your relationship with her, as well as her outside relationships and influences.

Unfortunately, sometimes it only takes one or two negative comments to wipe out years of encouragement, and I don't really know how to counteract that.