Every day, children are creating their self-concept, or their idea about themselves. A strong self-concept helps kids understand their strengths, weaknesses, and how to deal with disappointments in a healthy way. With pressure from friends, culture, and social media, being a child or adolescent is not easy by any means. Fortunately, we can have a positive influence as parents. To boost your child's self-esteem and develop a strong sense of self, start with affirmations!

For a deeper look into the importance of affirming your children and helping them build a strong self-concept, read our blog post, Why Children Need Positive Affirmations

101 Positive Affirmations to Support your Child's Mental Health

1. I love you
2. I believe in you
3. You are capable
4. I'm so proud of you
5. You are strong
6. You are smart
7. You are brave
8. You are worthy
9. You are amazing
10. You are enough
11. You are a good person
12. You deserve to be happy
13. I am here for you
14. I support you
15. I knew you could do it
16. You are such a good helper
17. You are so respectful
18. You worked so hard today
19. I can tell you are doing your best
20. I love watching you try new things
21. You have the best ideas
22. I love watching you grow
23. You have come so far
24. You make me smile
25. You worked really hard on that
26. You are such a good friend
27. You have such a kind heart
28. I love how you ___________
29. You brighten my world
30. You deserve time to rest and relax
31. I am grateful for you
32. I love spending time with you
33. You're making such good choices
34. You are surrounded by people who love you
35. You are so thoughtful
36. I can tell how much you've been practicing
37. I love how you solved that problem
38. You're headed in the right direction
39. You inspire me
40. You are important
41. Your opinions matter
42. I am confident in you
43. Your voice matters
44. You are learning every day
45. You can make a difference
46. You can do hard things
47. You have a unique purpose
48. You are working at your own pace
49. You are wonderful inside and out
50. You have made so much progress
51. Your future is bright
52. You are so special
53. I care about you so much
54. You make my heart full
55. I am glad you tried
56. I have so much fun with you
57. You have strong integrity
58. You are such a good listener
59. I am cheering you on
60. It's okay to not get it the first time
61. It is okay to fail
62. You will get through this
63. You can tell me if you need help
64. Each day is a fresh start
65. You are not your mistakes
66. We will get through this together
67. You are safe here
68. Your feelings are valid
69. It's okay to have big feelings
70. I love you just the way you are
71. I love you no matter what
72. It's okay to be disappointed
73. I am listening to you
74. Baby steps are still progress
75. I won't judge you
76. I will always be here for you
77. I will always accept you
78. Letting yourself be sad does not make you weak
79. We are all scared sometimes
80. Your past doesn't decide your future
81. I forgive you 
82. I'm sorry (where it applies, asking your child for their forgiveness... teaching the importance of rupture & repair)
83. You are resilient
84. I am so glad you tried
85. We can learn from our mistakes
86. Let's focus on what we can control
87. Be gentle with yourself
88. You don't have to be happy all the time
89. You're doing the best you can
90. Let's take it one day at a time
91. You are not alone
92. It's okay to take a break
93. You can turn a bad situation around
94. I admire your strength
95. You don't have to be brave all the time
96. It's okay to cry
97. It's okay to be upset
98. Do you need a hug?
99. Nobody is perfect / You don't need to be perfect
100. You've overcome challenges before, and you can do it again
101. You don't have to solve this all on your own