The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Positive Affirmation Routine for Kids

Hey mama, let's talk about something small but mighty - affirmations! If you're ever whispered, "You've got this," to yourself before tackling a tough moment, you already know the power of words. Now imagine how much more powerful it is when we teach our little ones to speak kindness and confidence into their own lives.

I started saying affirmations to my baby before he even knew words. At first, it felt a little silly - like, is he even listening? But one day, I realized something: he was feeling it. The energy, the tone, the love behind my words. And now, as he grows, I see how important it is to make affirmations a regular part of our routine.

So if you're wondering how to start (or improve) an affirmation routine with your kids, here are some simple, doable ways to make it stick - without feeling like just another thing on your to-do list.

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1. Keep It Short and Sweet

Toddlers and young kids have short attention spans (trust me, I know), so keep affirmations simple. Instead of long, complicated phrases, go for something short and easy to repeat:

• "I am kind"
• "I am unique"
• "I am loved"
• "I am your why"
• "I am strong"
• "I am beautiful"
• "I am imaginative"

Say them in the morning, during diaper changes, before school, or anytime your little one needs a boost. (These affirmations are featured in our SS25 Collection.)

2. Make It Part of Your Daily Routine

The best way to make affirmations stick? Attach them to something you're already doing. Say them while brushing teeth, at the breakfast table, or during bedtime snuggles. Kids love routines, and when affirmations become a natural part of the day, they'll start saying them on their own.

3. Use a Mirror for Extra Confidence

There's something powerful about looking in the mirror and saying, "I am amazing." Try standing with your child in front of the mirror and saying affirmations together. They'll see themselves as the strong, capable little humans they are - and they'll believe it.

4. Turn It Into a Game

Kids learn best through play! Try making affirmations fun by using a call-and-response style (you say it, they repeat), clapping along, or using silly voices. You can even create affirmation flashcards and let them pick one each day.

5. Lead by Example

Let's be real - our kids watch and copy everything we do. If they hear us saying, "Ugh, i can't do this," they'll pick up on that. But if they hear us saying, "I am learning, and I'll get there," they'll learn to speak to themselves with kindness. Show them that affirmations aren't just for kids - they're for grown-ups too.

6. Affirm Them Throughout the Day

One of the best ways to make affirmations stick is to speak them to our kids. Instead of just saying, "You're so smart," try: "I love how hard you worked on that puzzle. You are so capable." The more they hear these words from us, the more they'll believe them about themselves.

Let's Raise Confident Kids Together

Mama, you are your child's first teacher, and the words you speak over them matter more than you know. So let's fill their little hearts and minds with encouragement, love, and belief in themselves - one affirmation at a time.

Do you say affirmation with your kids? Drop your favorites in the comments - I'd love to hear them!