Daily Affirmations for Kids
Our daughters are at the age where they begin to tune in closely to the thoughts and opinions of their friends. During this process they have started to internalize flip comments and at times come home from school feeling less than confident about themselves. During these moments it is our natural instinct as parents to shower them in praise, but it is not quite the same when it comes from us.
So… one day I thought it would be fun to leave little affirmation notes around the house, in spots where my daughters would least expect to find them, as way to get important conversations going during more neutral moments.
I started out by coming up with a list of positive messages that I felt were relevant to the girls’ lives. While comments from friends can be painful, I also find that my daughters are their own toughest critics and I like the idea of having these mantras around the house, as a tool for changing those inner voices.
Leaving specific notes along with inviting materials can lead to wonderful opportunities for shared moments. This combination of encouraging notes and inspiring supplies create engaging invitations for your child to…
Read…
Write…
Discover…
Persist…
And end the day knowing that they are indeed smart, strong, creative, and loved…
To keep the magic going, it is fun to leave out blank cards that you and your children can fill at just the right moment!
Click here for the printable affirmations.
Click here for the blank printable (soon to be) affirmations.
* A warm thank you to Randi From Swoon! for creating such lovely printables!
What affirmations could your children use at this stage in their lives?
To continue nurturing your child’s positive self image, learn about and introduce the language of put-ups and put-downs into your daily conversations.
Mariah
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Oh, wow! These are wonderful! Thank you for sharing. I have some kiddos who I think would really enjoy these and could use the reminder about how great they are
It is my pleasure Kara! I like to slip an occasional card where I can see it too… Us Mamas can use special reminders as well.
Ohhhh! These are great! I love writing handwritten notes, but these make it a bit easier in the morning when things are so hectic! Thanks so very much!
These are great! Thank you for sharing. I love to leave notes for my teenager. <3
What a fabulous idea. I am going to do this .. Thanks for sharing. Ipshita x
I am a huge fan of positive affirmations. I love the ones you made for kids. Thank you for sharing with us!
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I have a basket of affirmations in my counseling office at school (Grades 4-6). Students choose one when they are in my office, and sometimes they stop by for one! They love them, and I tell them that whatever they draw is absolutely true!
What an awesome idea. Love where you put them all, too!
Sarah M
These are so lovely. Thank you. Just a note, though: I can’t seem to get the affirmations to print. The blank ones print just fine. FYI
Hi Shawn – Try downloading and then printing them. That is what did the trick for me.Let me know if you continue to have troubles. Enjoy!
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