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Summer learning — July 18
While research indicates that good self-esteem will not have a direct impact on student achievement, studies show that it will improve children’s social skills and happiness. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, children with good self-esteem act independently, assume responsibility, take pride in their successes, handle frustration, emotions and peer pressure well, try new things and help others.
We’re just about a month away from the start of the school day and partnershipforlearning.org, a non-profit group dedicated to encouraging collaboration between schools and communities, can help you build you child’s self-esteem in thirty days.
Write each of the tasks on a slip of paper and choose one each day for the next month. Some of the tasks are very easy, like a hug and an “I love you” each day, and they all encourage quality family time.
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