Self Esteem in Teens and Tweens: A Modern Parent's Guide

Your child’s self-esteem starts with your support.
In a world where likes, comparisons, and unrealistic standards dominate your child’s screen and mind, how do you help them believe they are enough?
Overcoming Self-Esteem Problems in Teens and Pre-Teens is a compassionate and empowering guide for parents who want to help their child develop a strong, lasting sense of self-worth. With warmth, wisdom, and up-to-date tools for the digital age, Dr. Richard L. Travis takes you on a journey through the emotional world of today’s youth—and shows you how to meet them there.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand the roots of low self-esteem in young people
• Guide your teen through social media pressure, peer judgment, and emotional setbacks
• Support LGBTQ+ identity, mental health needs, and healthy goal setting
• Introduce daily habits that build confidence, resilience, and emotional maturity
• Use affirmations, journaling, creative expression, and mindfulness practices for growth

Filled with stories, strategies, and multimedia resources, this book is your roadmap for raising grounded, self-assured kids in an uncertain world.
Because your presence, patience, and belief in your child might just be the key to everything.