Back-to-school in our house means the return of the alarm clock which can be a stressful adjustment for both parents and children.
As parents, we want to ensure that our children have the best return to their academic years, but we also want them to feel confident, happy, and empowered.
That's why we believe in the power of child-led positive affirmations. It's something I have done with myself personally and even more so in an every changing world of 'strange' vrs 'new normals' affirmations ground me through the craze.
Positive affirmations are statements that encourage a positive mindset and self-belief. When children recite positive affirmations, they are reinforcing their self-esteem and promoting a growth mindset.
It's a simple yet effective way to build confidence, resilience, and motivation in children.
So, as your children prepare to head back to school, encourage them to recite positive affirmations every day.
You can start by introducing a few simple affirmations such as "I am capable of learning anything I set my mind to," "I am kind and respectful to myself and others," and "I am excited to learn and grow."
To make this practice even more fun and engaging, I am sharing and recommend my favorite brand of child-led decks - Mal Paper affirmation cards available on Amazon.
These products are designed to help children develop positive affirmations and are perfect for incorporating into your child's daily routine, they have sure helped my family through the pandemic, home schooling period, the adjustments back to school post COVID-19 and every new week after super long weekends, so we have just kept it going and it is now a way of life.
Our all time favourite for time away from the screen is Our Moments Kids. This game is great for all aged children into pre-teen aged especially with children that struggle to articulate themselves unless prompted - keep this game on the shelf.
These cards GET THEM TALKING AND THE REST JUST FLOWS - This game is based on the principle of adult guided discussion. In a game setting, the child will be relaxed and receptive. Make it fun, upbeat, simple and positive. Use this tool to reconnect. You will allow your child to release pent up stress while observing his/her emotional and physical needs.
affirmations that children can recite every day, helping them to build self-esteem and a positive mindset.
Lastly, lets not forget ourselves adults, now another great one is the Mal Paper 'Questions to Empower Card Deck which is a skilled way to even have self reflective conversations of empowerment with yourself and other adults.
Affirmations are a fun and unique way for children and adults to incorporate affirmations into everyday life, so why not? Start your journey to a more confident and empowered household to strengthen the leaders of tomorrow who are just little people today.
In conclusion, back-to-school season can be an exciting and positive time for children when they are equipped with the right mindset. Encourage your child to recite positive affirmations and try out some of these fun and engaging products to make it even more enjoyable but most importantly connect.
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