Affirm your Kids

The children are back in school now and in so many ways, a lot of parents are relieved - they have their teachers to watch over them while we are able to focus more on other important areas that demand our attention. But that relief also comes with another gnashing fear - the fear of influence.

Your child is not the only one in class/school, so they are definitely going to be mixed with other kids. Though you are trying your best to be intentional about the way you raise your kids, you cannot say the same of other mums. You cannot totally control who they relate with and what they get from those other kids.

Moreso, kids can be very mean. Some children are bullies and you do not know how your kids are going to respond to that. I have a toddler who I have had to take to creche since she was four months (due to the nature of my work). And as confident as I am in my decision, I still get very afraid of the type of people she is going to be exposed to.

We chose a faith based environment (because that’s important to me and my husband) and we love how she is cared for. We can even ascertain the kind of people that she relates with - to some extent. But orientations differ. This is a reason I believe so much in affirming my kid. I started to do it when she was a baby and I have not stopped (because if she could respond to me by kicking when she was in the womb, she definitely could hear me as a baby).

Affirmations are positive words that form the identity and values of a child (and adults). Imagine how energised and inspired you feel when you listen to some motivational words that reaffirms you. How much more a child. The world is becoming more volatile. Children and adults are even more vulnerable now to mental health issues. This is why you should be more intentional about proclaiming positive words over your kids.

You do not have to be a person of faith for this one.

Positive affirmation emboldens a child. As they hear it and as they learn to say it themselves, they grow to become what they proclaim and that forms their identity.

It helps them deal with whatever challenge comes their way.

It boosts a child's self esteem

Declaring those words over your kids also demonstrates how much you love them.

You have the authority to declare what your child will become. You are their life giver (literally what Umi means) and so you can say whatever you want to see manifest in them. So, why not begin to proclaim positive affirmations over your kids.

Something is going to form the basis for their future. You might as well ensure that positive affirmation is that base.

We have some positive affirmations prepared for you. Just download them, print them out and start to affirm your kids.

Instead of being afraid, affirm!!!