Self-esteem

All of us seek the approval of others at some point in our lives, especially when we are little. And it is normal to do so; Babies and children don't yet know what "is expected of them", or what they are good at, how hard they can go to get what they want, and so on.

The task of raising children is quite complex, and requires a great effort on the part of parents and/or caregivers who, in this journey, often make some mistakes that can be detrimental to the self-esteem of our little ones.

Each person is unique and has their own personality traits. Some are outgoing, while others have a little more difficulty interacting with others, and there's nothing wrong with that, it's just different qualities.

In recent decades the concept of family has changed significantly. Gone are the times when the family was always (or at least in most cases) made up of mom, dad and children, to give way to new family structures, and with them, to new parenting dynamics.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in the world, and it seems that as technology advances, so does anxiety, in many cases positioning itself as a serious public health problem.

Having new experiences and acquiring skills requires leaving our comfort zone, that is, moving away from what is familiar and known to us, where we feel comfortable because we know what is going to happen at all times, and looking for something different, something challenging.

Feeling accepted and loved is essential for human beings to feel fulfilled and happy. And children especially seek validation or social approval, especially among parents (and more so when they are young), because that reinforces their self-esteem.

Being self-demanding has positive and negative aspects; thus, it can stimulate children to want to improve and to do things well. But, on the other hand, it can generate pressure that is not always easy to manage.