As a developmental psychologist, you are asked to give several parents suggestions for fostering positive self-evaluations in their children. Based on previous research, what would be your advice?

Skills, emphasize strengths.

What will be an ideal response?

Early care-giving promotes a secure emotional attachment and provides positive support and encouragement, outcomes may matter, but also stress effort and improvement, provide instruction and guidance to help your child improve, give honest feedback, teach goal-setting.