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It is important for children to feel that they matter.

Regardless of what a parent does, sometimes a child or teen will feel bad about themselves.

If your child feels bad about themself do not hesitate to discuss with them what you notice.

If the bad feelings persist, reach out to a professional.

This is Part 2 of a series on how to help children feel that they matter. Read Part 1 here.

Mattering is a powerfully important part of psychological health. But what is it exactly? And how do we help our children to feel that they matter?

Here is one definition: Mattering is a personal sense of feeling significant to others, valued by others, and visible in the world. Feeling this way can buffer life's stressors, and it is protective. Those who feel they matter are less likely to suffer from depression, to exhibit violence, or to........

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