THE POWER OF POSITIVE WORDS BLOG SERIES - BLOG 8:
Kids soak up words like sponges—and affirmation cards are a simple, lovely way to help them absorb kindness, courage, and confidence.
You can use printable affirmation cards with children in all sorts of gentle, joyful ways:
- Morning Routine: Let them choose one each day. Read it together while brushing teeth or eating breakfast. It becomes a quiet moment of connection before the day begins.
- Lunchbox Notes: Tuck a card into their lunchbox as a surprise. A message like “You are brave and kind” or “You can try again” might be just what they need that day.
- Bedtime Wind-Down: Use them at night as part of a calming routine. Let your child reflect on the message, or ask how they lived that affirmation today.
The key is to keep it light and loving. You’re not trying to “fix” anything. You’re planting seeds—seeds of self-belief that will grow strong over time.
And the best part? When you model using affirmations yourself, your child or teen sees that self-care and self-kindness isn't just for kids. Its for everyone. As a retired high school teacher, I learned/witnessed first hand the power of building up and empowering teenagers with daily affirmations of positivity, kindness and care. Words have the power to uplift, motivate and inspire - a worthwhile endeavor to practice everyday.