Adolescence is not an easy time. Today’s teens are forced to contend with academic pressures, social media scrutiny, and personal uncertainties. Fostering a healthy sense of self-worth is more crucial than ever. At Maryvale, we believe that confidence and self-esteem are the keys to unlocking resilience and life skills for teenagers and that without positive self-regard, teens face significant mental health risks.
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Do you remember the first time you felt proud of something you did as a child? For kids between one and eight years of age, positive influences on self-esteem are a vital source of social feedback and mental stability. Self-esteem in practice means liking yourself, having confidence in your abilities, and feeling assured that others will perceive you well. Self-esteem fuels children’s ability to solve problems, tackle challenges, think critically, and try new things.
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