There is probably no better psychological gift than being loved for who we are. Most people’s experience is quite far away from this though, and many of us have learned to compromise our natural characters in favour of behaviour that we’ve come to learn to be more acceptable! ‘You’re great the way you are!’ Imagine

Self-esteem is about feeling loved, valued and capable. It acts like protective body armour, helping us to face the challenges of the everyday world. Healthy self-esteem is just as valuable in childhood as it is for adults. Children who feel good about themselves generally have an easier time of it when dealing with the inevitable