Scientifically proven to help improve mood and productivity in adults, but why wouldn’t positive affirmations have the same impact on kids? The answer is, in my opinion, it is MORE effective! Their minds are so innocent, pure, and inspiring, that this is the time we should be constantly reminding them how amazing they are and that their potential is limitless!
How do we do that? Well, in any type of way we can instill in them that they are able to handle anything, be anyone they want to be, and that happiness is found in what they are passionate about. Today, they may want to be a firefighter when they grow up who is also a plumber and enjoys baking. That is a great aspiration and goal, and we should ask 100 questions as to why they would want to do this. Ask them how they would accomplish this. Ask them what would make them happy to do this. The next day, they may want to be in the circus as an aerial silk performer who is also a world class painter and book writer. My response…. That sounds awesome! I bet your strength will help you in the circus and your creative ideas will help with painting and book writing. What interests you the most about doing this? How much practice do you think you will need to do to be able to do these things? The moment we let our kids know that their ideas, as grandiose or elaborate as they are, are not crazy, but rather attainable if they set their minds to them, is the moment, our kids become unstoppable. We are not setting up walls or barriers but rather supporting their hopes and dreams.
I can hear the pessimism, whomever you are out there saying… “But, what about being realistic?” Ugh, people… the WORLD has enough pessimism, negativity, and discouragement. As parents, it is our job to be the ones to build our kids up and let them know that they are amazing and capable of doing amazing things! It does not come free and it will be hard work, that is the realistic part. You tell them that and raise them to know that they are capable of anything they set their minds to WITH hard work.
Start now, every day. Tell your kids how awesome they are. Tell them they should be proud of THEMSELVES, not only that you are proud of them. Tell them they are STRONG, not that they need to be strong. Tell them they are RESOURCEFUL, because sometimes we do not start with much but we can use what we have to do great things. We are responsible as parents to raise forces of bright light in this sometimes-dark world. How do you do that? Well… start with these.
Have your kids repeat after you..
I am strong.
I am brave.
I am resilient.
I am a force.
I am kind.
I am proud.
I am amazing.
I am a bright light.
You can also get creative do something with their favorite candy 😊
The Adventures To Me
Teach your Kids about integrity and values. This beautifully illustrated book empowers kids to be nice and kind human beings. ‘The Adventures To Me ’ is an endearing story of a little elephant on a journey to becoming the best version of “me”.
Equipped with nothing other than a colorful scooter, a backpack, and a map, the little elephant starts their “Adventures to Me”. Along the way, meets new friends of all different backgrounds as encounters challenges, has to make choices, and learns lessons along the way.
The road to discovering the best version of “me” is paved with lessons about confidence, truthfulness, resilience and strength, respect, kindness, responsibility, accepting differences, using what you have, dreaming big, setting goals, and looking ahead towards the future with a positive mindset.
For the little elephant, the journey of life is full of a wealth of possibilities –– ready to embark on a beautiful journey alongside our elephant friend?
Learn about the choices we all make to be good people and explore the great “Adventures To Me”!