How to boost your teen’s self-esteem

Telling a teen not to care what their friends think doesn’t work. If you want your teen to believe in themselves and bounce through the hurt and self-doubt of the teenage years, then criticising them – for being on their phone, for wanting to impress their friends – is unlikely to be helpful.

We are far more likely to help our teen feel good about themselves and boost their self-esteem through a strategy of acceptance and positive regard rather than criticism or correction.

Here’s a quick and simple idea from my new book to get you thinking about your interactions with your teen and a small change that might make a big difference.

How to Get Your Teenager Out of Their Bedroom is available at all great booksellers.

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