Charm Words: Daily Affirmations for Kids

American Public Media

Charm Words is a daily affirmations podcast for children of diverse backgrounds that will help to inspire and bring self-worth to the forefront of young minds at the start and end of their day. Help your kids deal with feelings of emotional distress while learning new self-care abilities. These simple Ph.D.-approved charming affirmations free kids from invasive troubling thoughts, build resilience to stressful situations and help them develop positive ways of coping. Also a perfect classroom meditation for students.

  • 3 minutes 29 seconds
    I Am Open To Receiving Help From Others

    We love feeling confident when we do things like chores or homework on our own. During the times when we don't feel capable by ourselves, it’s great to get a helping hand.

    31 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 3 minutes 26 seconds
    There Is No One Better To Be Than Myself

    There will be times when we’re excited by something that someone else has done. This is called being inspired and it’s perfectly normal! With today’s affirmations, we can practice using this inspiration as motivation to keep being great at who we are individually.

    30 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 3 minutes 12 seconds
    I Have The Courage To Be Myself

    When you’re around so many other people, with their own interesting personalities, it can feel hard to fit in. It takes guts to be yourself. But it’s important that you give yourself permission to let loose and be you. Learn to let your unique energy shine. Today’s affirmations will help you relax and be yourself, no matter where you are. 

    27 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 2 minutes 58 seconds
    Today I Will Spread Positivity

    Feelings are contagious! Have you ever yawned because someone else yawned? Or laughed even though you didn’t know what was funny, just because others were laughing? Energy is shared with those around us. Today’s affirmations remind us to try and contribute to that shared energy in a positive way.

    26 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 4 minutes 37 seconds
    I Love My Curiosity

    Curiosity is a beautiful gift. It’s the spark that drives us to learn, explore, and discover new things about the world and ourselves. Celebrating our inquisitive nature leads us to endless opportunities and enriches our lives in so many ways. Let's celebrate our curiosity because it's a driving force behind our growth!

    25 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 3 minutes 56 seconds
    I Love My Smile

    A smile is a powerful expression that has the capacity to light up a room, uplift those around us, and boost our own mood. By feeling confident and embracing the beauty and impact of our smiles, we unlock a powerful tool that can make positive differences in our lives and the lives of others. Let's proudly show off beautiful smiles and spread positivity wherever we go

    24 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 3 minutes 53 seconds
    I Radiate Positivity

    Positivity is a wonderful and powerful thing! When we choose to feel good, it can spread to those around us and make the world a happier place. Today's Charm Words encourage us to step into our power and be positive. We can do this by practicing gratitude and doing the things that make us happy! When we focus on the good in our lives, it helps us feel content and joyful. This happiness can shine out to others and inspire them to be positive too!

    23 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 3 minutes 45 seconds
    I Have a Caring Heart

    Maintaining a healthy relationship with loved ones and ourselves starts with kindness. We can be wonderful and tender, so let’s make sure to show others how sweet we are!

    20 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 4 minutes 23 seconds
    I Have a Bright Future

    What’s that shining in the distance? It’s our future, and wow, is it BRIGHT! Today’s Charm Words help us as we embrace the possibilities that lay ahead of us. We can imagine our future and discover ways to remind us that even if we go through hard times, better things are yet to come. Let’s welcome our future and the fantastic things in store for us.

    19 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 4 minutes 26 seconds
    All Feelings Are Okay

    Today’s Charm Words are about accepting our feelings... happiness, sadness, and everything in between! We explore the ways we experience positive emotions and ignore negative ones. Join us in discovering that there is room for all sorts of feelings. We’ll learn what to do when we have negative emotions and find that feelings aren’t something we need to be afraid of.

    18 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 3 minutes 42 seconds
    I Am Grateful For What I Have

    There are so many things to feel grateful for. We are surrounded by love, objects that bring us comfort, fun experiences, and beautiful bodies. Let’s be sure to be thankful for our wonderful experiences.

    17 March 2026, 7:00 am
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