Self-esteem Coverage

The key to happiness is self-acceptance

How do we coach our teens to be happy? Encourage them to embrace who they are and take the risk of being disliked.

Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor

Self-confidence is a superpower; 5 steps to harness it

You need to declare to yourself that you are capable.

Gale McKoy Wilkins, WRAL contributor

Try the 5 second rule to empower kids, ease mom stress

There are hacks and lessons in 'The 5 Second Rule' that can help adults and kids alike with procrastination, anxiety and self-confidence.

Joelene Wolfe, WRAL contributor

Go Ask Dad: Guitar girl sets an example for us all

The summer before she entered kindergarten, my daughter won first place in an air-guitar contest.

Andrew Taylor-Troutman, WRAL contributor

New program aims to bolster tween, teen girls' self-esteem, confidence

Sarah E. William's career took a winding path, but her passion has remained consistent: She loves being involved with and helping young people. She recently launched The Esteem Program for middle school and high school girls.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Horses help girls build self-esteem, responsibility

A south Cary riding academy has the goal of helping at-risk girls get a "leg up" in life.

Cary riding academy connects at-risk girls with horses

A south Cary riding academy has the goal of helping at-risk girls get a "leg up" in life.

Rick Armstrong, producer, and Renee Chou, anchor/reporter

Snapchat filters are finding their way into cosmetic surgery

Plastic surgeons say they're seeing more patients who want to look like they've been through a Snapchat filter.

Mandy Mitchell, WRAL reporter

10 simple things to boost your confidence

We all could use a confidence booster every now and then.

10 simple things to boost your confidence

We all could use a confidence booster every now and then.