Make positive remarks; compliments help to boost self-esteem.
Show her how to talk and listen to others.
Show her how to include others - often one child is left out in a play situation. By the age of six or so a child can put herself in someone else’s shoes and this helps them to be more sensitive to other children’s needs.
Ecourage politeness – make a point of thanking her and saying please before requests so that she learns from your example.
Teach her to share her toys and your attention.
Take turns with her - taking turns in games and play means having the confidence to claim her go without being so dominant as to take over completely.
Allow her to take responsibility for some things as soon as she is able - a child needs to feel she has some control over her life.
Encourage modesty - achievements should always be acknowledged and praised but a child should be made aware that not everything they do is brilliant. Children who constantly boast how good they are at something are seldom popular.
Help her to cope with anger - if you generally discuss each other’s feelings it will be easier for your child to tell you when she is angry and why, instead of going into a sulk or behaving badly. This applies equally to young children and teenagers who often revert to tantrums during their adolescent years!
