Positive Affirmations to Boost your Mental Health

The beauty of positive affirmations is that they’re short statements you can quickly remind yourself of at any point in the day. They help both to help boost your confidence and calm your frustrations.

Parenting affirmations to use daily

• “I am the best mom/dad for my child.”
• “Today is a new day for our family.”
• “I live a life rich with love.”
• “I’m doing the best I can for my family, and it’s enough.”
• “Despite the challenges, my children feel loved and safe.”
• “Not only is it okay to ask for help, but I deserve help.”
• “I am grateful for my kids, my partner and my family.”
• “I believe in myself and accept that I am enough.”
• “I learn and become a better parent with each passing day.”
• “In taking care of myself, I’m teaching my kids the value of self-care.”

Parenting affirmations to use in challenging moments

• “My child is not giving me a hard time, they are having a hard time, and I can help.”
• “I will breathe and respond calmly in this moment.”
• “Parenting has ups and downs, and I can handle them.”
• “I don’t love these struggles but I love my kids.”
• “My child and I are learning as we go.”
• “I will choose to model what I want to see in my children.”
• “Even in the tough moments, my kids and my family still love me.”
• “It’s okay that I had a bad moment or day. This too shall pass.”