Kirkfield Puts Out New Book That Builds Self-Esteem and Combats Child Obesity

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) October 23, 2010

For many parents, helping develop their childs self-esteem is a daunting task. Where do you begin? What activities should you use? Why can building high self-esteem help combat child obesity? When should you praise your child, and how (if ever) should you punish? Who can you turn to for help?

Vivian Kirkfield, a former kindergarten teacher and mother of three with a masters degree in early childhood education, answers those questions and many more in her new book, SHOW ME HOW! BUILD YOUR CHILDS SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH READING, CRAFTING AND COOKING.

http://www.positiveparentalparticipation.com/About_the_Author.html

According to the author, Although it may seem that young children are always playing, the job of growing up is a difficult one. In order to build self-esteem, young children need to: master tasks and skills; feel loved and accepted; express their feelings; value their own strengths and qualities; acknowledge and cope with their fears; develop a positive attitude towards their bodies; and feel safe in their environment. The positive participation of parents is a key ingredient in this process. We all need a cheering committee, and parents are a childs most important fans.

SHOW ME HOW! is a shortcut for parents and teachers who want to provide educational, fun-filled, self-esteem building activities for children ages two through five because it:

Kirkfield Puts Out New Book That Builds Self-Esteem and Combats Child Obesity