Description "Every relationship begins with me!" A collection of 28 self-esteem lessons for children, brought to you by a teacher with 14 years of elementary classroom experience! "I try hard, but it never works out." "It feels like no one is on my side." When faced with a poor test score, some children think, "I'll try harder next time," while others immediately give up, thinking, "No matter how hard I try, it won't work." Even when teased by friends in exactly the same way, some children brush it off as no big deal, while others replay it over and over until they burst into tears. The reason children respond so differently to the same situations lies in their "self-esteem." Self-esteem shapes every moment we connect with the world — when facing a problem, making friends, playing games, or studying. That's why it's so important to help children build self-esteem from an early age, so they can protect their sense of self while forming healthy relationships with the world. Teacher Kim Jung, who has spent more than 14 years studying children's attitudes and emotional habits as an elementary school teacher, came to realize that a healthy relationship with the world begins with fully accepting oneself and learning to express one's feelings well. With this foundation of self-esteem, children can form wise, healthy relationships within the communities they belong to — friends, family, and neighbors alike. To help nurture the self-esteem that is the starting point of every relationship, this book, Nine-Year-Old's Relationship Dictionary: Self-Esteem, offers practical, concrete methods for doing just that. Since healthy relationship habits form the foundation of good character for life, this is a must-read for every elementary school child. "You must respect yourself before you can respect others!" From self-esteem to independence, from being true to yourself to finding courage, from expressing your thoughts to self-respect — Nine-Year-Old's Relationship Dictionary: Self-Esteem covers 28 essential mindsets and habits that every elementary-age child should develop, including attitudes, emotional expression, and mindset. The book is organized into four chapters: Chapter 1 helps children realize the value of their own existence by embracing who they truly are; Chapter 2 encourages the courage not to compare themselves to others; Chapter 3 introduces ways to trust oneself and express emotions wisely; and Chapter 4 guides children through the communication skills and attitudes needed to build relationships built on mutual respect. Through 28 relatable everyday conversation scenarios, presented with fun comics and clear explanations, children are invited to recall their own experiences and relate to what they read. The book also offers children the chance to reflect on unhealthy mindsets and attitudes from their own perspective, think through possible solutions, and grow more confident as they develop healthy relationship habits. As they read, children will find answers to the questions and worries they've long carried — why giving your best effort matters more than being the best, how to manage anxiety about making mistakes, and how to shift their thinking when they feel like giving up after getting something wrong again and again. Through this journey, we hope children will discover who they truly are, learn to accept themselves, and grow into confident, wise individuals who can communicate with the world with self-assurance.