Pediatric Mental Health Blog

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Katherine Milani 10/14/25 Katherine Milani 10/14/25

Fact or Opinion?

Our self-perception can shape how we examine our thoughts. For example, a child with a positive self-perception may get a low grade on a spelling test and think, “I didn’t do well, I’ll study more next time.” While a child with a negative self-perception may think, “I didn’t do well, I’m stupid.”

When helping kids examine their thoughts, it is important for them to sort fact from opinion. Are you stupid or were you underprepared?

How to [Realistically] Face A Bully

When working with victimized kids, it can be helpful to talk about preserving their “light” over confronting the bully. Some kids feel empowered to stand up to their bully, but many lack the social supports and/or confidence to successfully navigate a confrontation. In these cases, remind them that they don’t have to do anything except shield their light.

We have collected 10 of our free printable resources to help kids find their light and build self-esteem.

Self-Perception in Childhood

Kids are often in positions where they can’t change their circumstances and this lack of control can lead to feelings of despair and negative self-perception. So how can we help them find ways to exercise self-efficacy within the confines of childhood? Connect them with their future selves!

We have created two free, printable exercises to help kids think about their present situation, how they would like things to be different, and their aspirations for the future.