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“I Believe in You!” How to Vanquish a Child’s Low Self-Esteem
By Larry Silver — 2020
Constantly corrected and perpetually punished, many children with ADHD and learning disabilities develop low self-esteem. They begin to believe they’re not good enough or smart enough. Of course, we know that’s not true. Here are some ways to help your child see her strengths—and build her confidence from the inside out.
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