Teach Your Kids to Love Who They Are- Who God Created Them to be

As a parent, you have the power to create a positive self- image in your children. You can start this when they are young to show them their worth, to show them they are loved and special. I’m a big advocate for starting this when your child is a baby or toddler. Early childhood research shows that babies’ and toddlers’ brains are ready to absorb new information. Tell your kids that God loves them and they are here for a purpose. Tell your girls they are beautiful. Tell your boys they are handsome. Tell your kids that they are smart and you are proud of the things they do.

Teaching your children about their self- worth is not a one time thing. It’s something kids need to hear everyday. Each child of yours needs to hear it. It’s so important that they hear these things from you, their parent- their number 1 cheerleader.

These days many people are confused about their self-worth. Sadly, many people have been tricked into thinking something is wrong with them because their confidence was never built up positively as a child. Some have been led astray by the television shows they are watching and the books/magazines they are reading, which make them think something is wrong with them and deceive them into thinking they need to make drastic changes to their appearance and who they are as a person. We have to realize that we all will deal with insecurities at some point in our life. We can learn to not let our insecurities rule over us. This can be accomplished by truly understanding who we are in Christ and loving ourselves in a way that is healthy and not prideful.

Affirmation posters from Outus Store on Amazon.

Speaking positive affirmations to each of your children is very beneficial. It’s also helpful to post affirmations in their bedrooms. You can order some from Amazon. You can even simply make your own. Grab a piece of white copy paper and a marker. Write your own affirmations for them such as, “I am beautiful. I am smart. I am kind. I am brave.” Then have your children say them every day.

You can also add positive affirmations to your children’s morning routine to say each morning after getting dressed. Maybe having them say it during their nighttime routine after they are tucked in bed works better for your family. Even if you miss a day or two, if it’s posted up at least they can see it as a visual reminder each day. My children have theirs posted on the wall across from their bed. Their affirmations are the first thing they see when they wake up and when they go to bed.

There was a long period in my life where I was very insecure and did not love myself. Due to those feelings, I made a lot of foolish mistakes because I wanted to please others, even those who treated me wrong. If I had more confidence at that time, I would not have tolerated most of the things that I went along with and accepted. After college, I reconnected with God, and for the first time I truly learned about my positive self-worth. I understood my freedom in His Son, Jesus Christ. My whole life changed. I started to love myself and believe in who God created me to be. I learned to be courageous and walk away from those who did not respect me.

Now as a parent, I am teaching my children each day about their positive self-worth. I teach them to not think less of themselves just because someone does or says something mean to them that makes them feel bad about who they are. They are taught to ignore anyone who does that and they are learning that people who act like that towards them are dealing with their own problems and insecurities. My kids know that they are loved by God and that they are special. My husband and I intentionally make sure they hear on a regular basis that we love them and are proud of them. My hope is that this inspires you to do the same for your children.

Affirmation posters from Gethelud Store on Amazon.