I believe so much emphasis is put on children to compete and to succeed and sometimes we forget to nurture them and to help build their confidence….in school, we are tested and everything is based on numbers…in sports, we are judged based on our skills instead of built up for our bravery for trying…..too often kids are taught they aren’t good enough if they don’t get good grades, or make the team…..instead we should be building creativity and confidence and life skills for them to know that they are good enough and deserving….
i know every school conference Jerime and I go to for gracie, the biggest honor we can receive from her teacher is “Gracie is so kind to others” ~we always tell her, “mommy and daddy don’t care if you misspell words or can’t run a fast mile in gym…what we care about is that you show compassion to others and use your kind heart..” i tell her almost daily how proud i am of her kind and loving spirit! sit down with your child tonight and tell them how proud you are of them…how wonderful they make your heart feel…that you can’t imagine life without them….and tell them what i always say to gracie
“out of all the little boys and girls in this world…how were mommy and daddy soooo lucky to get you!”
I’ve seen so many fun challenges floating around on Pinterest…..challenges for photo taking, challenges to clean your house, challenges to love your husband…..my heart spoke to me today as i was sitting out on the deck…basking in sunshine…..
it said…how about a “30 day affirmation challenge for Gracie”
here’s my affirmation…i LOVE my little heart songs! i truly think it’s my guardian angel speaking to me thru creativity….so blessed!
What you Need to get Started
- 30 scraps of paper…i used a thin cardboard
- crayons, paints, pens, pencils, markers to design them (if you want….you don’t have to…i just find plain paper sooooooo boring)
- a big jar or bowl to put them into
- tape to hang them on your child’s mirror, or a corkboard, or the fridge….wherever….maybe even have your child pick the special spot
here is the list of affirmations we used……feel free to steal them or make your own
- i listen to my heart
- i am very creative
- i am deserving
- i am grateful
- i am blessed
- i am full of light and love
- i am always kind to others
- i love my body
- i am perfect just the way i am
- i am protected by angels
- every problem has an answer
- good is always in my life
- i am full of good ideas
- i can make it happen
- i focus on the positive
- i use kind words
- i believe in me
- today i will practice kindness
- i have a wonderful mind
- today i will practice patience
- i am healthy happy and whole
- my parents adore me
- i have a smart mind
- my life is an adventure
- i believe in a loving God
- everything happens for a reason
- i am always safe
- my light shines in darkness
- i care for the earth and animals
- i am a good listeneer
- i am forgiving
oops….i added one more……that’s how great of a counter i am…..
wait….
let me rephrase that
I AM A GOOD COUNTER
we would love to have you join us in this….let’s build our babies into light and love! we’ll begin ours on April 1st! Share this with your friends…..let’s spread it and teach them how to fly!
