Positive Affirmations for Children

Positive affirmations play an important role in healthy child development and self esteem. By teaching children to say positive affirmations at an early age, parents can help their children develop a positive self image, feel better and create desired outcomes. Positive affirmations can positively affect a child's opinion of themselves and their abilities, even during times of difficulty. Positive affirmations help a child focus on what they want instead of what they don't want, according to childrenlights.com, a children's empowerment website.

  1. Positive Affirmations Affect Outcomes

    • Positive affirmations -- short, simple statements repeated quietly or aloud -- are developmental building blocks that have a powerful impact on how children view themselves and their abilities. Though it is a bit more complicated than the saying "we are what we think," children taught positive affirmations have coping strategies that help them deal with the ups and downs of life.

      Teaching children about positive affirmations helps them overcome their doubts and fears. Let's say your child is worried that he will fail a test. Instead of focusing on failing the test, have him repeat that he will do well on the test. Have him repeat this every time he feels afraid or worried that he will fail.

      Repeating this phrase will help him focus hisr concentration on doing well--the outcome he wants--instead of focusing on the outcome that he doesn't want. This teaches him an important lesson that words have the power to affect outcomes.

    How to Teach Affirmations

    • Positive affirmations work best when children are in a relaxed state, such as falling asleep, waking up or meditating. Along with a positive affirmation, teach your children to imagine a positive mental picture in their minds to reinforce their thoughts. Repeat the affirmation throughout the day, Self Improvement Mentor.com says. Use affirmations in different ways, such as reading, writing, visualizing, speaking, singing or dancing. The affirmations can also be written out, taped on a wall, mirror or somewhere in your child's room.

    Types of Affirmations

    • Whether your child is fearful about making friends, doing well on a test or simply feeling good about herself, you can work with your daughter to create an affirmation to whatever challenge she's facing.

    Practicing Affirmations With Your Children

    • Mind Power for Childrfen offers some affirmations that your children can practice: I have lots of friends. I am a good student. I'm good in sports. I am loved. I am confident. I can do anything I set my mind to do.

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