Building positive self-esteem

Our best ideas for building confidence — and why it's so important ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Understood Logo]( Building positive self-esteem is especially important for kids with learning differences. Learn why and get ideas for how to help. Plus, check out our deep dive into impulsivity. [ Read an article on the importance of self-esteem for kids]( Why is self-esteem so important? Positive self-esteem is more than just feeling good about yourself. It’s also the foundation for building confidence and learning how to try hard things or ask for help. [Learn more]( [Read an article on how activities can improve your childs self-esteem ]( Extracurriculars and self-esteem Clubs and sports help kids focus on their strengths. Plus, building skills is often easier in a more relaxed environment. Find out six ways extracurriculars boost confidence. [See the list]( [Download an accomplishment box starter kit]( Starting an accomplishment box Help kids appreciate their achievements by making an accomplishment box. Our free kit comes with directions and everything else you need to get started. [Download the kit]( What to know about impulsivity [Listen to the In it podcast on impulsive behavior ]( Take a deep dive into impulsivity with this episode of the In It podcast. We discuss what impulsivity is, its connection to ADHD, and why all kids can struggle with it. [Listen now]( Help more people thrive Understood.org is the resource that helps the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking differences anticipate the challenges, barriers, or opportunities in life and confidently reach their potential. Our mission is to shape a world for difference so that people who learn and think differently can thrive. We want to build a more equitable world where neurodiversity is championed and celebrated — and everyone can be uniquely understood. Join us and support our mission. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [TikTok]( [Linkedin]( [Pinterest]( [Support us]( Shaping the world for difference™ You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Understood distribution list. Understood for All Inc. 96 Morton Street, Floor 5 New York, NY 10014 [Update your preferences](  | For more information, please review our [Privacy Policy](  | [Terms of Use]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Understood for All Inc., 96 Morton Street, Floor 5, New York, NY 10014, United States