Top 6 Affirmations to Say to Your Child Every Day to Look After their Mental Wellbeing and Develop Tools to Cope with Life’s Ups and Downs

By Charlotte Ziff

To live a happy and fulfilled life first we must have a positive mindset. What we think we will become. Building a strong mindset is linked to the language we will create our belief systems of how we view ourselves in the world. Imagine a world where we all believe in ourselves and others? The language used around children is no different in playing a major role in influencing how children view the world and themselves in it.

I created SunChild affirmation cards for children because I believe in the power of positive affirmations as being a key to influencing children to lead a happier lifestyle. The inspiration for the cards developed because I wanted to buy a child (whom I looked after as a nanny) a deck of affirmation cards that were relevant for his age because I knew he enjoyed pulling adult affirmation cards in my time with him. All I could find were either very girly, not very visually appealing, or just too ‘woo woo.’ My curiosity and creativity peaked and I decided to create a universal product that could speak to everyone, with age, gender and religion being no barrier.

Something that a child or even an adult could connect to no matter their background. The cards have no bias, no preconceived judgement, or labels. They only serve to uplift and inspire children to be the best versions of themselves and to know there is truly nothing they can’t achieve in the world.

Here are my Top 6 SunChild affirmations to say to your child every morning/night during their early stages of growth.

I am Positive

Today I know whatever clouds come my way my bright light will shine them away: To have a positive outlook is the key to overcoming any situation in life. Building a positive mind from the start gives little ones the tools to feel happy, secure, and never a victim in the world to keep striving for the most out of this lifetime.

I am Grateful

Today I will say thank you to the sun that beams its shining light on me and thank you to the earth that grounds my bare feet letting them run wild and free: If we want to be happy in this lifetime the greatest way is to be grateful for what we have. The younger we learn this lesson the better! We live in a world where we believe we are constantly seeking more rather than being content with where we are.

I am Brave

Today I will stand tall and strong like a courageous mountain so that no pebbles can knock me down: We can’t always be there to protect our little ones from everything, there will be times when they fall and only themselves will be able to pick them back up. This is such an important affirmation for teaching resilience and inner strength.

I am Smart

Today I plant curious seeds into the garden of my mind so that thoughtful flowers can grow, and magical creations can bloom: There are many ways in this world to be smart and many children can dumb themselves down as they may not be the ‘smartest’ kid in class. Children must know that their own authentic way of being intelligent in this world is cherished as to think otherwise is an injustice of what we are capable of.

I am Perfect as I am

Today it is okay for me to feel sad, angry or frustrated. Tears are only water and flowers cannot grow without water: This may be one of the most important affirmations in the SunChild deck as children need to know all their feelings are valid, okay, and not to be suppressed. We are all humans with emotions, especially children, who we need to meet for where they are in each given moment.

I am Beautiful

Today I will bloom for the world to see the beauty of the true flower that grows inside of me: So many of us put ourselves down due to physical appearance and society construct of what makes a person beautiful. The sooner we have the knowing that we are beautiful, and that beauty is always there, especially within the better.

Research has shown that a positive mindset helps us reduce anxiety and depression by teaching us how to better understand our own emotions, intentions and beliefs with self-compassion in the present moment. Sunchild Affirmation cards were specifically designed with this in mind – to support children’s wellbeing.

Our ethos is developed from the belief that all children hold a natural light inside, but we can lose this sense of Self as we grow. SunChild reminds children that they are loved, fulfilled, and whole just the way they are, helping them grow confidently with resilience, a positive belief system and a connection to nature’s support.

From pulling a Sunchild card daily, you will be building a foundation of happiness and empowerment from the inside. No matter what a child faces in life, they will have a deep knowing they are always supported from the very start. With the help of Sunchild you will be assisting children to keep their light shining, always.

Our intention is to highlight the goodness in the world, that it is a happy place for children, full of love and joy. All our products are environmentally friendly made with recycled paper and no shrinkwrap.

We donate 5% of all of our profit to the Feel The Magic charity, which supports children who are suffering from grief. SunChild believes that it is never too early to know how magical and unique you are; that you hold everything you need within to create a life full of happiness.

Charlotte Ziff is the founder of SunChild Affirmation Cards. Each deck of cards come with 27 Positive Affirmations to nurture children of all ages. To learn more head to head to: https://sunchild.co