Helping children and teenagers develop healthy self-esteem. . The Sam's World audio-programme includes an empowering story for children and teenagers (written and narrated by Jevon Dangeli), as well as useful information for parents. Self-esteem can be defined as the collection of beliefs and perceptions that we have about ourselves. It influences our motivations, attitudes, and behaviors, and determines our emotional response to the significant experiences in our life. Self-esteem is a child’s passport to a lifetime of mental and emotional well-being as well as interpersonal skills. It´s the foundation of a child’s happiness and the key to success as an adult.