Self-Esteem
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Books To Help Kids Build a Positive Body Image
Kids are exposed to unrealistic portrayals of the human body early and often — here are some books that present kids and parents with positive counter messages.
Tween
18 Books That Kids Say Have Helped Them Find Their Own Voice
We asked tween readers to share some of the books that have helped them discover their own voice and develop their own view of the world.
Tween
Teen
Body-Positive Books for Curvy Tweens and Teens
Foster confidence in the next generation with these books that embrace curves and celebrate body positivity.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
No More Bullies! 12 Books About Bullying for Young Readers
Picture books can be a great way to gently bring up the topic of bullying — whether to help kids with an immediate need or prepare them for the future.
Pre-K
Vanessa Roeder’s The Box Turtle Is the Lesson in Resilience We All Need
A lesson in resilience, The Box Turtle is a great example for little readers to look to when their confidence is a little shaky.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
More Than Your Shell: On Helping Kids Embrace Inner Beauty
The author of The Box Turtle examines the difficulties social media poses when it comes to getting kids to embrace their inner beauty and more.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Books That Help Kids Know and Love Themselves
These books are great tools to help kids know their strengths, understand their uniqueness, and embrace both.
Tween
Teen
How To Talk to Kids About Social Media and Self-Respect
While the aggravation, envy, and self-doubt that come from scrolling through "influencer" feeds may seem harmless, it can actually be damaging, especially to younger people.
Growing Reader
Tween
What To Do When Your Child Says, ‘But Everyone Can Read But Me’
It's not uncommon among young readers who struggle to have low self-esteem when it comes to books. Here are a few things you can say and do to help them.
Grown-Up Reads
Tips & Advice
How to Help Your Daughter Manage Her Inner Critic
A girl’s inner critic can stop her from showcasing her strengths and building her social relationships. Fortunately, there are things parents can do to help.
Tips & Advice
The Power of the Right Book To Let Our Kids Know We See Them
This is what I can tell you as an author and as a mom: discovering one’s presence in books like my son did is what makes kids feel like they EXIST.
Tween
Teen
Raising Confident Tweens and Teens: Expert Tips To Help Your Kid Step Outside Their Comfort Zone
How can we thoughtfully nudge our children outside their comfort zones so they can build that confidence and resilience we want for them? Here are some tips that might help.
Teen
Going Beyond ‘I Don’t Know’: 3 Tips for Having Honest Conversations with Your Teenager
"Internet-famous" celebrity, author, and teen go-to Jeffrey Marsh has some advice for parents who are having trouble connecting with their kids.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Four-Eyed and Fabulous: How to Get Your Kid to Love Their Glasses
Got a little one who needs spectacles? Here are three easy things you can do (and six books to read) to get them excited about wearing glasses.
