Positive affirmations are highly beneficial for all children, regardless of their age or mental health needs. Most children will experience dips in self-esteem and confidence as they grow. Changes like going to a new school, moving house and changes in family circumstances can affect a child’s self-esteem and confidence.

We want children to be proud of their achievements; admit mistakes and learn from them; try new things and be comfortable making friends. Having a positive mindset will not only help them learn in school but help them grow into happier young people.

Luckily, science has shown us that we have an extremely powerful strategy at our fingertips to help not only decrease negative thinking but to promote better mental health, higher confidence, resilience, and healthy self-esteem.

So what is this wonderfully powerful strategy called? Positive affirmations.

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”

Dr Seuss

25 positive affirmations to help boost your child’s self-esteem and confidence

Positive affirmations are a great way to support children emotionally and mentally. 

These little phrases and comments can build over time to help children feel important and boost their confidence.

Growing up can be difficult sometimes but a little empathy and positivity can go a long way.

Here are our top 25 positive affirmations to help boost your child’s self-esteem and confidence:

1. I believe in myself.
2. I am healthy and happy.
3. I am smart and do great at school.
4. I am full of great ideas and thoughts.
5. I have the power to create anything I desire.
6. I am playful, fun, and creative.
7. I am unique and special.
8. I have the confidence to be myself.
9. My life is fun and filled with joy.
10. I am proud of the person I am becoming.
11. I am safe, protected, and loved.
12. I love making new friends.
13. I deserve good things to happen in my life.
14. I am a fast learner.
15. I love to learn new things.
16. I make learning fun and creative.
17. I have a strong focus and sharp memory.
18. I can do anything I set my mind to.
19. I easily pick up on new information.
20. I have an unlimited potential within me.
21. I have many talents.
22. I have amazing abilities.
23. I can achieve anything I set my mind to.
24. I am wonderful just as I am.
25. I feel happy and excited to experience new things

Download these affirmations from Tiny Terrors here to share to your networks or print at home or in the classroom.

How to use positive affirmations

Positive affirmations for kids are a powerful tool to help children develop a mindset of positivity and success.

Here’s how to use positive affirmations:

1. Pop the affirmations on post-it notes and stick on your fridge. This will encourage your child to look at them regularly.
2. Leave notes in their lunch box with positive affirmations.
3. Journal affirmations and do the same yourself.
4. Take out 5 minutes every day to sit together and repeat these affirmations (see below video)
5. Remind your child of these affirmations in relevant situations so that they pick up the habit of practicing them.

About the team at Tiny Terrors

Not only do we train parents, but Tiny Terrors also engage in therapy sessions with children. This will be in the comfort of your own home. Skills such as impulse control, self-regulation, anxiety management and anger management can be exercised through activities which we carefully prepare.

We believe that growing healthy and happy kids helps them to reach their mental, emotional, and physical potential.

Tiny Terrors can help with:

• Emotional regulation
• Executive functioning
• Healthy eating
• Sensory integration

After hours services are also available. Please contact the team at Tiny Terrors for a full list of fees and services.