Self-esteem

Kids Helpline, Australia

Related to Bullying

This webpage provides information for children about self-esteem.

It includes the following topics:

‘Self-esteem’
‘Why is self-esteem important?’
‘What is the difference between healthy self-esteem and unhealthy self-esteem?’
‘How do I get healthier self-esteem?’
‘Does everyone value self-esteem?’

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Short article

Climate change-related worry in children and young people: What does the research evidence say?

Anagha Joshi, Australian Institute of Family Studies

This article describes the research evidence about climate change-related worry in children and young people.
Fact sheet

Families standing up to shame and stigma by making home a safe haven

Emerging Minds

There are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share their ideas for making home a safe haven.
Fact sheet

Getting to know where shame comes from

Emerging Minds

In this resource we take a look at what shame is, where it can come from and how it can trick us into believing that there is something wrong with us.
Fact sheet

Practitioner guide: Shame and stigma

Emerging Minds

A guide for practitioners on using our shame and stigma resources to support the families they work with.
Fact sheet

Families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly – on our own or with help

Emerging Minds

Read the stories of families standing up to shame and stigma by responding directly - on their own or with the support of others - when it feels safe to do so.
Fact sheet

Talking to your child’s educator: Tips for having difficult conversations

Emerging Minds

This guide was developed by families for parents or carers who want to talk about their children’s wellbeing to educators.
Fact sheet

Families standing up to shame and stigma

Emerging Minds

Families and children are always standing up to shame and stigma. This resource shares stories of the ways families have responded to shame and stigma.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: May 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This May 2024 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Practice paper

Children’s mental health when experiencing multiple adversities: Practice skills for effective conversational maps

Emerging Minds

This paper examines five practice perspective shifts that are often utilised by family and relationship practitioners who want to engage with children about every aspect of their lives.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: December–January 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This December–January 2024 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
Fact sheet

Helping your child to stop their bullying behaviour

Emerging Minds

It’s important that children know bullying is serious and bullying behaviours are unacceptable. But it’s also important as a parent to be curious about the thoughts or feelings that might be behind the bullying behaviour. If your child has engaged in bullying behaviour, this resource outlines steps you can take to help ensure it doesn’t continue.
Fact sheet

Understanding and addressing your child’s bullying behaviour

Emerging Minds

It can be hard for a parent to believe their child has been involved in bullying. If someone has told you your child has been engaging in bullying behaviour, or you think they could be, you might be feeling shocked, disappointed, angry, confused or defensive. These are all understandable reactions.