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 13 seconds
    I Matter

    Something or someone will always demand our attention. We spend so much time giving ourselves to others that it’s easy to forget our own importance. Today, we’ll be reciting affirmations to remind ourselves of our own importance in this world.

    17 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 22 seconds
    I Am Beautiful

    What we see on our TV or tablet screens can impact the way we perceive ourselves. We sometimes fall into the trap of comparing our exterior to someone we don’t look like, and that can hurt our self-esteem. Today’s affirmations are about loving ourselves unconditionally. All bodies come in different sizes, shapes, and colors, and ours are perfect just the way they are.

    16 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 6 seconds
    I Deserve To Be Happy

    Happiness is a sensation we all deserve to feel. No matter how many mistakes we make, we’re still worthy of feeling good about ourselves and our lives. Today’s affirmations are about allowing ourselves to experience joy. You’ve earned it just by being YOU!

    13 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 11 seconds
    My Positive Thoughts Create Positive Feelings

    Our bodies and our brains work together as a team. When people say nice things about us, it makes us feel good. We can create that same feeling just by saying nice things to ourselves! Today’s affirmations remind us to think good thoughts.

    12 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 38 seconds
    I Can Handle Anything

    Want to know a secret? There’s nothing we can’t handle! Any dream we want to achieve, we can. Any obstacle we choose to face, we can overcome.

    11 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 48 seconds
    I Decide My Own Attitude

    A part of growing up includes managing our feelings and deciding how they affect our actions. The cool thing about us is that we have the power to control our outlook.

    10 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 36 seconds
    I Am Worthy of What I Desire

    We all deserve necessities like a loving family, healthy meals, and access to a great school. But we are also worthy of experiences or things we desire. Our wishes make our lives vibrant!

    9 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 37 seconds
    I Believe In What I Am

    Believing is the first step to achieving, especially when we trust in ourselves.

    6 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 33 seconds
    I Am Safe

    We can always feel our best when we are supported by safe surroundings. Knowing there is a friend or comfortable place to retreat to gives us the reassurance to keep having fun.

    5 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 19 seconds
    I Am Worthy Of Rest And Relaxation

    With all the learning and fun we have, we sometimes forget to give our minds and body a rest. In order to grow more, we must give ourselves time to recharge our brains and bodies.

    4 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 3 minutes 19 seconds
    I Am In Control Of My Emotions

    When we experience difficult emotions like frustration, sadness, or anger, calming ourselves down can feel challenging. But even when we’re overwhelmed, it’s important to remember that we have the power to change our mood whenever we want. Today’s affirmations are about paying attention to how we feel. By taking the time to quiet our minds, we can find ways to help ourselves get through tough situations.

    3 February 2026, 8:00 am
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