Did you know: The way you speak to your child is how their inner voice will speak to them?

Many studies show that a child’s mind is like a sponge. They observe and take in everything that is surrounding them. Another article claims that regardless of age, positive affirmations can help shape the future of all humans. Therefore, it is extremely important to speak to your child in a positive manner.

20 Affirmations For Your Child

Why are affirmations important?

In the Solomon Islands, there is a story of a village where the villagers would surround a tree whenever they wanted to kill the tree. Rather than chopping the tree down, they would surround the tree and speak ill to it. Within a few days of this daily ritual, the tree would show signs of dying.

The same applies to positive reinforcement. When a person is told daily that they are doing great and they are a certain way, their subconscious mind starts believing that it is true. You start doing certain things that take you closer to that affirmation.

Your child is a growing “tree”, they learn largely about themselves through you. Hence, when you speak positive affirmations to them, they believe you. You could say the most outrageous things, and they will believe you- because you are their guiding light. So when you speak highly about them, they believe that they deserve that praise. It helps them grow and soars their confidence.

When to speak?

Your child starts listening to your voice when they are in the womb. It’s never too early to speak to them. They love listening to your voice.  You can start saying positive affirmations to help their brain develop. At this age, they are more focused on your voice rather than what you are saying.

However, once they are born, you can start using positive affirmations for them from day 1. The best time to say these affirmations for a baby is when they are cuddled in your arms and ready to sleep. As they fall asleep, your words will enter their brain and settle into their subconsciousness.

As they get older, choose a time – either first thing in the morning or the last thing before going to bed. Take that time and say all the positive affirmations to your child and allow them to repeat after you.

Soon, it will become a habit and their self-confidence will boost.

What to say?

There is no limit on how many affirmations you want to say to your child but it’s normal to have a bit of a block when trying to find affirmations to say to your Lil one.

Here are a couple of options:

1. You are loved.

2. You are courageous.

3. You are hardworking and solve problems on your own.

4. You have a kind heart.

5. You are enough.

6. You make a difference.

7. Despite making any mistakes, you do not give up.

8. You can be anything you want to be

9. Believe in yourself

10. You deserve all the good things

11. You strive to do your best every day

12. Your happiness is in your hands

13. You are smart

14. You are unique and special

15. You are a good friend and child.

16. You brighten up my life

17. You make me proud – not only for what you achieve but with the effort that you put in

18. A challenge does not waver you.

19. You are safe and cared for.

20. There is so much about yourself that you have yet to discover.

These positive affirmations don’t have to be the same each night, but the more you repeat these affirmations, the more likely the brain is going to absorb this feeling. Say these affirmations to your child while holding them and watch their smile spread across their face.

What are a few affirmations that you would like to add to this list?