What Words Will They Remember? What do we say to our children in the midst of a storm or new things?

Encouraging Words for Kids - You never know the words that your kids will carry with them the rest of their lives, so I challenge you to add more positivity and encouragement with this list- MyiShanka (Mya) McMillian

It's been 10 years since my grandmother passed away and I still reflect on the words she sowed into my heart. To this day I can hear my grandmother encouraging me when I tried new things or when I was faced with battles. Her voice of confidence helps me pull through moments of self-doubt, inadequacies, and embarrassment. - I love you Earon Mae McMillan

May this list inspire you to turn to your child and whisper these phases often...

1. You are Loved

2. You make me smile

3. I think about you when we’re apart

4. My world is better with you in it

5. I will do my best to keep you safe

6. Sometimes I will say no

7. I have faith in you

8. I know you can handle it

9. You are creative

10. Trust your instincts

11. Your ideas are worthwhile

12. You are capable

13. You are deserving

14. You are strong

15. You can say no

16. Your choices matter

17. You make a difference

18. Your words are powerful

19. Your actions are powerful

20. Your emotions may be powerful

21. And you can still choose your actions

22. You are more than your emotions

23. You are a good friend

24. You are kind

25. You don’t have to like what someone is saying in order to treat them with respect

26. Someone else’s poor behavior is not an excuse for your own

27. You are imperfect

28. So am I

29. You can change your mind

30. You can learn from your mistakes

31. You can ask for help

32. You are learning

33. You are growing

34. Growing is hard work

35. I believe you

36. I believe in you

37. You are valuable

38. You are interesting

39. You are beautiful

40. When you make a mistake, you are still beautiful

41. Your body is your own

42. You have say over your body

43. You are important

44. Your ideas matter

45. You are able to do work that matters

46. I see you working and learning every day

47. You make a difference in my life

48. I am curious what you think

49. How did you do that?

50. Your ideas are interesting

51. You’ve made me think of things in a completely new way

52. I’m excited to see what you do

53. Thanks for helping me

54. Thank you for contributing to our family

55. I enjoy your company

56. It’s fun to do things with you

57. I’m glad you’re here

58. I’m happy to talk with you

59. I’m ready to listen

60. I’m listening

61. I’m proud of you

62. I’m grateful you’re in my life

63. You make me smile

64. I love you