21 Affirmations for Kids

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When it comes to our kid’s confidence and happiness we always want to do what we can to help them.

Affirmations are a relatively new thing that people are getting great results from. These are usually short and powerful messages that we tell ourselves, usually at the beginning and the end of each day to help us feel better.

It is a great way to help our children feel positive and to have confidence and belief in themselves. So we wanted to share with you some examples of affirmations for kids that we think will be very useful. 

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What are affirmations? 

Kids and adults can largely benefit from repeating affirmations each day. Affirmations are short, positive and powerful statements that you repeat to yourself in the morning or at night. In some cases on both occasions.

You can pick a few that are relevant to you at the time or what you might be dealing with. It is a great way to help kids improve their confidence and self-belief. 

Positive affirmations for kids

When it comes to children, you want the affirmations to be something that they understand, help them to feel good, and leave them feeling happy and positive. So we have come up with some short and powerful affirmations that we think kids will greatly benefit from. Remember to pick a few so it doesn’t get too overwhelming. It needs to be believable to them. 

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I am loved

This is a great one for kids and one that will resonate with them. 

I am brave

Perfect for when they need a confidence boost or are facing some challenges. 


I am strong

This isn’t just in the physical sense but also mentally strong and capable. 

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I am confident

It is important for kids to feel confident. 

I am courageous 

Feeling courageous and able to take on challenges will help them to achieve what they want to. 

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I am enough

This is an important one as we want all our children to know they are enough. 

There is no one better than me 

They should only be focused on how they feel and what they are doing. 


I am an amazing person

They are amazing so they should believe that. 

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I am a good friend 

It is always good to remind them that they can be and are good friends. Kids have fallouts all the time, so they can question this often. 


I forgive my mistakes 

Everyone makes mistakes and it is important to forgive ourselves first. 

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I get better every single day

We all grow each and every day. 


Today I am happy

This affirms a positive message. 

Today I feel incredible 

This focuses on feelings in a positive way. 

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I can do anything

Help to encourage goals and dreams. 

I can be anything 

This can also help to encourage goals and dreams. 


Today I choose to think positively 

Focusing on positive thinking. 


I can make a difference

Everyone can make a difference, big and small. 

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I only compare myself to me 

It is important that they focus on what they are doing. 


Today is going to be a good day

Helps to encourage positive thoughts. 

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Every day is a fresh start

Knowing that mistakes from the past don’t define them. 


I am perfect just the way I am 

Helps them to be accepting. 

We hope you love these positive vibes as much as we do and that they help you to encourage affirmations with your children.