Self-Worth in Kids: Why It Matters and What the Journey Looks Like | YKMS

Episode OverviewIn this heartfelt episode, Aileen and Julie delve into the challenging but vital topic of self-worth in children. How do we help our kids feel worthy and enough when many of us struggle with self-worth ourselves? Inspired by a listener's letter, they explore what self-worth truly is, why it’s essential for kids, and how we can teach it while still learning it ourselves.Key Discussion PointsWhat Is Self-Worth? Understanding it as an inner belief in your value—different from self-esteem.The Cost of Low Self-Worth: Aileen and Julie share how chasing external validation shaped their lives.Raising Resilient Kids: Teaching self-worth helps children handle setbacks and build healthy relationships.The Parenting Balancing Act: Navigating our own self-worth while modelling it for our kids.Practical Tools: Real examples—affirmations, praising effort, and creating emotionally safe spaces.Listener TakeawaysModel It: Speak kindly about yourself and set boundaries your kids can learn from.Praise the Process: Celebrate effort and inner qualities, not just achievements.Separate the Deed from the Doer: Correct behaviour without labelling the child.Validate Feelings: Show it’s okay to feel and fail—it’s how we grow.Celebrate Uniqueness: Help kids own their strengths and quirks.Own Your Mistakes: Apologising models accountability and unconditional love.ResourcesThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brene BrownRaising Girls Who Like Themselves in a World That Tells Them They're Flawed by Kasey Edwards and Christopher Scanlan Join the ConversationHow do you nurture self-worth in your children? Have you found ways to model self-worth while on your own journey? Share your experiences with us via voicemail, email, or DM.Until next time, remember—you are enough, just as you are.BetterHelp Paid Partnership - Get 10% off your first monthIf you’re struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner BetterHelp. Visit https://betterhelp.com/youkeepmesane for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.BetterHelp makes it easy to find a therapist who suits your needs. Their online platform connects you with credentialed therapists, and if your first match isn’t the right fit, you can switch.Links:Download Enough - Our Self Worth Reset.Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod  Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePodEmail us at  [email protected] to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie FahySee https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy informationDisclaimer: Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.