Is it a toxic relationship? Is she a friend or frenemy? It’s a question that many adults and adolescents ask themselves when thinking about those in their social circle. No, it’s not the movie Mean Girls, and sadly, toxic friendships don't necessarily end when you depart high school. Many times, people put up with these toxic friends because they are tough to let go. But in the end, these toxic friends take a huge toll on your self-esteem.

Much of the anxiety around speaking up for yourself comes from the lack of experience one has in doing so. It can be really hard to practice self-respect when you don’t have the skills, have had experiences in the past that went poorly, or haven’t had much practice.

This post provides parents with easy ways to help improve and build their child's self-esteem over the summer months. Simple and fun ways are provided by blogger and therapist Emily Roberts.

When you disconnect from your truth, your wants and desires, the things you know are good for you, then you aren't showing up for yourself, and that decreases your self-esteem. Saying "no" to your workout, pressing the snooze button, or putting up with a difficult boss, are small and yet significant ways one doesn't show up. Bigger circumstances can be staying in a dead-end job, a bad relationship, or avoiding your intuition. Ask yourself, what does the kid inside you deserve?  That little 6-year old who wanted to be an astronaut, president or teacher, would you show up for him or her?

Therapist and blogger Emily Roberts explains mistakes people make when trying to be confident and simple solutions to fix them.

Therapist and HealthyPlace Blogger Emily Roberts teaches the difference between acting confident and selfish and how adjust your behaviors to improve your relationship with others and your build your self-esteem.

Therapist and Blogger Emily Roberts gives three tools to help reduce anxiety and build confidence in kids.

Learn skills to increase your confidence in a conflict and express yourself effectively.

Therapist and HealthyPlace Blogger Emily Roberts gives 5 effective tips to increase body confidence.

Therapist and HealthyPlace Blogger Emily Roberts provides 5 tips to increase self-confidence in the moment.