Words to Keep in Your Heart: A Story About Affirmations, Emotional Regulation, and Building Confidence

Kids thrive on reminders that they are safe, strong, and loved, whether they’re trying something new, working through big emotions, or growing in everyday ways.

A calming affirmation practice that kids can come back to anytime they need a boost of kindness and confidence.

This episode helps toddlers and preschoolers:

• Begin building a positive inner voice through repetition and rhythm
• Practice emotional regulation by naming feelings and calming the body
• Strengthen confidence and self-trust through affirming phrases
• Understand that kindness and love can be spoken to themselves, too

Whether said out loud or quietly in their hearts, these affirmations help children build emotional strength one kind word at a time.

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