20 Positive Affirmations to Start Your Child’s Day

A positive mindset is the best way to start your day. Though navigating this world can be unpredictable, starting off your day with the right frame of mind can prepare you to handle whatever comes your way. Send your children (and yourself) out into the world with these positive affirmations for a great start to any day!

1. I am loved.

2. I am brave.

3. I make good choices.

4. I am happy.

5. I am smart.

6. I work hard.

7. I learn from my mistakes.

8. I am a good friend.

9. I am honest.

10. I am responsible.

11. I am proud.

12. I am a good listener.

13. I am handsome/beautiful.

14. I am a problem solver.

15. I am calm.

16. I am strong.

17. I am creative.

18. I believe in myself.

19. I respect others.

20. I respect myself.

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Faye McCray is an attorney by day and writer all the time. Her work has been featured on My Brown Baby, AfroPunk, AfroNews, For Harriet, Madame Noire, Black Girl Nerds, Black and Married with Kids, and other popular publications. Faye also has a number of short stories and a full length novel available for purchase on Amazon. Most importantly, Faye is a proud wife and mother to three beautiful and talented young boys who she is fiercely passionate about raising.

Author: Faye McCray

Faye McCray is a dynamic leader, speaker, and consultant with expertise spanning law, media, and wellness. With over a decade of legal experience and leadership roles at brands like Well+Good, Healthline Media, and RVO Health, she specializes in crafting impactful strategies that prioritize health equity, mental wellness, and inclusive work cultures. A sought-after speaker and adviser, Faye empowers teams and leaders to tell authentic stories, foster equity, and navigate professional challenges. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets, and she’s been honored as an Aspen Ideas Fellow and Cynopsis Digital List innovator. View all posts by Faye McCray