No one is perfect. You do not have to be perfect to feel good about yourself.

Feeling good starts when you feel safe, loved and cared for by grown-ups.

Learning new things can make you feel more confident. Reading and riding a bike are two.

Trying helps you learn. It helps you get better at things and succeed.

A mistake is part of trying. You can try again and keep getting better.

Say you cannot do it YET. That word reminds you that you can keep improving if you keep trying.

Kids feel good when people see how hard they tried. They feel good when people see how much they improved. It is not only about winning.

Being kind and helping people can make you feel good. A kind act can be small. You can share your lunch or give a hug.

Saying thank you is one small kind thing. It can help you feel good too.

Think of three good things that happened today. Do it before bed, for example. It helps you see more of the good in your life.

Enough sleep helps kids feel and act better the next day. Walking or running can help lift your mood.

Good friends treat you well. Good friendships can help you feel you belong. A grown-up you trust can help.

Words to know

• confident: sure of yourself
• improved: got better
• belong: fit in
• succeed: do well