145+ Powerfully Positive Affirmations for Kids

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Growing up as a kid can be a tough ride. It comes with a lot of fun, but at the same time, children are also facing many difficulties, troubles, and fears—anxieties that are often difficult to understand for us as parents. Often times, we feel helpless as parents, not knowing what we can do to lighten up the mood of our kids. Positive affirmations can help in such cases. It is the kind of positive programming that aids children with their self-mastery. In the following, you can find a selection of very powerful and positive affirmations, specifically designed for kids.

Before we start, one important question:

Why are positive affirmations so important during childhood?

Research has shown that we all learn our belief systems as little children. It is the very belief system that functions as the foundation of our entire life. This means that adults move through life trying to experience situations that match their beliefs learned from childhood. But it also means that we are often bound to the limiting beliefs learned during childhood. These negative thought patterns can be attributed to childhood conditioning or unconsciously picking up negative beliefs.

For this very reason, it is so important to help your children establish a supportive belief system showing them a positive attitude to life. By doing so we can help our children to internalize good values and positive beliefs, which allows them to develop confidence and a healthy dose of self-esteem.

Positive affirmations for children

You can take some of the following affirmations and write them down on flip cards, along with nice little pictures.

  1. I am loved.
  2. I listen to my heart.
  3. I am safe.
  4. I have lots of friends who love me.
  5. My dreams are coming true.
  6. I am helpful.
  7. I am friendly.
  8. Every problem has an answer.
  9. I am kind.
  10. I can do it.
  11. I play well with others.
  12. I’m intelligent.
  13. I learn from my mistakes.
  14. I act responsibly.
  15. I am calm.
  16. I love myself even though I sometimes fail.
  17. Every day brings new opportunities.
  18. I accept and love myself.
  19. I am kind.
  20. I am relaxed.
  21. I have faith in myself.
  22. I am brave.
  23. I have trust in myself.
  24. I am generous.
  25. I am loving.
  26. I meet great decisions.
  27. I am kind to all.
  28. I am protected.
  29. Whatever I do, I give my best.
  30. I am exactly where I need to be.
  31. I trust in my abilities.
  32. I solve problems.
  33. I am unique.
  34. I have lots of energy.
  35. I am peaceful.
  36. I can become whatever I want to be.
  37. I embrace change.
  38. I make friends easily.
  39. My intuition is a guide showing me the right direction.
  40. I accomplish great results.
  41. I have a beautiful imagination.
  42. I am confident.
  43. I welcome the unfoldment of events.
  44. I am caring.
  45. I find creative solutions to my problems.
  46. I think positive.
  47. I am thankful.
  48. I am courageous.
  49. I am gentle with myself and others.
  50. I am whole.
  51. I enjoy testing new ideas.
  52. I have courage.
  53. I have happy thoughts.
  54. I forgive others for their mistakes.
  55. I reach my goals.
  56. Problems are challenges to better me.
  57. I get better and better every day.
  58. I discover the beauty in everything.
  59. I have positive thoughts.
  60. I am in charge of my life.
  61. All is well.
  62. I enjoy discovering something new.
  63. My family and friends love me for who I am.
  64. I am a good friend to myself.
  65. I enjoy learning.
  66. I have many good friends.
  67. I am very creative.
  68. I believe in my abilities.
  69. I am persistent.
  70. I understand complex problems quickly.
  71. I am forgiving.
  72. I am honest.
  73. I am trustworthy.
  74. I always find ways to overcome challenges
  75. I am compassionate.
  76. I listen to my inner wisdom.
  77. I am open to new and exciting possibilities
  78. I make friends easily
  79. I am growing up well
  80. I give freely.
  81. I am a good influence on others.
  82. I am carrying.
  83. I draw inspiration from life and my role models.
  84. I am awesome.
  85. I have good friends.
  86. I am a good friend.
  87. I am thoughtful and kind.
  88. I enjoy spending time with myself.
  89. I am strong, inside and out.
  90. I am gentle.
  91. I reach for the stars.
  92. Miracles happen to me.
  93. I am joyful.
  94. I am patient.
  95. I am brave.
  96. I am perfect just the way I am.
  97. I keep my body healthy.
  98. I enjoy healthy food.
  99. I am ready to seize the opportunities of the day.
  100. I am awesome.
  101. I care about others.
  102. I feel joy in every corner of my body.
  103. I work hard.
  104. Life is fun.
  105. I meet the right decisions.
  106. I enjoy being cheerful.
  107. I am important.
  108. I can do anything.
  109. I am peaceful.
  110. I approve of myself.
  111. My heart guides me.
  112. I trust my intuition.
  113. I am thankful for being who I am.
  114. I see the good in myself.
  115. I enjoy being happy.
  116. I take pleasure in my life.
  117. I support others with love and kindness.
  118. I enjoy absorbing knowledge like a sponge.
  119. I am a winner.
  120. I am worthwhile of all the love and happiness in the world.
  121. I am proud myself.
  122. I take care of my responsibilities.
  123. I am beautiful.
  124. I like being challenged.
  125. I am a bright student.
  126. I play an important role in the world.
  127. I like myself.
  128. I am thoughtful.
  129. I trust the wisdom in me.
  130. I replace anger with compassion.
  131. I am optimistic.
  132. I am beautiful.
  133. I am excited of the unknown.
  134. I am full of energy.
  135. I respect other people.
  136. I learn from my mistakes.
  137. I love my family and friends.
  138. I receive all the help that I need.
  139. Everything works out just fine.
  140. Wonderful and awesome things happen to me.
  141. I am kind to others.
  142. I enjoy challenging myself.
  143. I forgive myself for making a mistake.
  144. I believe in myself.
  145. I believe in my dreams.
  146. I have the courage to be myself.
  147. I am okay with who I am.

I hope you enjoyed this selection of the most powerful affirmations for children.

Creating affirmations cards for your children

You can use the above-mentioned affirmations to write them down onto cards with bright colors and fun pictures. I always make sure to add some kind of an inspiring picture, for instance, stars, flowers, trees or animals. You can also use pieces of patterned paper that you stick onto the cards.

Tip: get your kids involved in creating the affirmation cards. They will definitely contribute some fantastic ideas on how you can improve the affirmations and the design of the cards.

Affirmation quote

You will see how much your kids will love their self-created cards. They will be excited to flip through their stable of cards, reading the affirmations aloud.

How to use affirmation cards?

Here’s how you can use the affirmation cards you created:

  • Picking a card: encourage your child to pick a random affirmation card that is going to be repeated for about 3-4 weeks, until the next card is selected.
  • Repeating the affirmation: let your kid read the affirmation 5-10 times aloud.
  • Making it fun: make sure your kid is in a good mood and reads the affirmation cards in a positive way.
  • The right time: the ideal time to let your child read the affirmations is either in the morning or just before going to sleep. During these times your kids subconscious is more open to the affirmations.

Following the above-mentioned tips will help you to incite excitement about the affirmations cards in your kids. What are your experiences with using positive affirmations for kids?

What are the positive affirmations you use?

If you’d like to suggest any other affirmations that you found to be beneficial, then please do share your ideas in the comments section below. We’re excited to hear from you.  

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19 Comments

  1. 80. I ready eight cloth.
    I like this post. There are a few minor typos, grammatical errors, and repetitions that can be worked around, but I can’t make any sense of #80… Is is supposed to say “I’m ready at eight o’clock”? If so, how does that apply?

  2. Thanks Steve.I was wondering what i will use as a gift to encourage my children.But i can now make cards with afirmation words that will motivate them

  3. Thank you for this information it is very helpful. Also I feel I need to ask are the replies to our comments answered by a computer ?

  4. ☮Hello there Steeeeve!! 😎😀😆 Thank YOU! So many good ones listed that I/We will be using for sure! I’m excited to get started!
    Kind regards 🐝
    1💜

  5. God IS in control, no ifs ands buts or maybes!
    Proverbs 1:7 reads as follows: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Fear is better translated ‘Reverance’. God will not be mocked. Have an Awesome day in the Lord!
    Sincerely, Rich

  6. Kids have assertiveness issues. We need affirmations to bring them out of the fear of assertiveness. They fear their parents peers bullies.

  7. Thank you Steve for this list. I’ve change it a bit and shortened it to 80. It is inspiring and will be perfect to use with our crafts. We have the Big Life journal and now will add these to our affirmation circle.
    Thank you for sharing,
    Natalie

  8. Thanks – this is exactly what I was looking for to help my 5 year old son for an assertivesness boost. The simple and clear affirmations ware just what I needed to get started. Much appreciated.

  9. Thanks Steve!

    Im going to print these affirmations out, what a great practice for the kids

    I love sharing humandalas with the youth (& adults!)

    Humandalas are a great way to connect, share intentions and appreciation through guided movement meditation. It’s a beautiful and simple practice.

  10. While fighting stage 3C ovarian/uterine cancer, my mantra was – I can AND I will. I frequently put the emphasis on different parts of the mantra depending on what strength I need from it. 13 and a half years later, I’m still cancer free. I could and I did. As an educator, I loved your articles.

  11. My son is nearly 12 years old. I find it very difficult to inspire him in a positive way since he doesn’t accept any compliments. Each time I say something positive to him he just shy’s away or find something wrong with him. Thank you for these quotes I’ll be trying hard to use them and help him come out of this situation.

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