What About Self-Esteem & Setting Goals

Christine Stefano is a juggler, ventriloquist and motivator whose desire to teach children to think positively and believe in themselves is well intentioned and commendable. Stefano and her puppet Alice discuss what self esteem is, and talk about the differences between high and low self esteem, as well as the power of thinking positive. Watching Stefano's act, viewers will learn that it's O.K. to mess up (just stay positive and try again), to set small goals and not to be afraid to learn something different. Unfortunately, this kind of positive peptalk would work much better in a school setting or library program where children could see Stefano up close and personal, while she talks with her puppets or performs her juggling act. The video medium (and a rather amateur production to boot) just doesn't capture the energy and sincerity Stefano obviously has for her subject. A very optional purchase. Aud. E, I. (N. Plympton)