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Your Baby ’ s Developing Self-Image

BY : Rebecca Eanes
When was the last time you looked at a baby and wondered about his self-image ? It sounds silly , of course . We don ’ t generally associate things like self-concept , self-esteem , and self-image with infants , but infancy is when these things begin to form , and there is much we can do as parents and caregivers to help a child develop a healthy and positive sense of self .