Help change your child's negative self-talk with daily affirmations. Affirmations can be a great way to boost children's self-esteem and help them recognize their true worth, capabilities, and how loved they are.

How to use these cards:

1) Print out the cards on heavy stock paper (I use #110 card stock) and cut them out. You could also laminate the cards if you prefer.

2) There are many ways you can use these cards to encourage your children and teach them to talk to themselves in a more positive way. Here are a few suggestions:

- Have your kids pick out two or three cards from a bowl each day to affirm that they are capable and worthy. Older kids can read the affirmations out loud to themselves while parents can read the cards to their young children.

- Tape specific affirmations to a mirror or tack them to a bulletin board to remind your child of their worthiness, capabilities, and how they are loved.

- Place a card or two in your child’s lunch box or backpack as a way to encourage them while they are at school or camp.