23/11/2025
Positive Self-Talk 🌟
Positive self-talk is the way we speak to ourselves — the little voice in our head that can either lift us up or bring us down. When we model positive self-talk, we show our children that mistakes are part of learning and that kindness should start from within. It helps build resilience, confidence, and a healthy growth mindset.
3 Quick Tips for Parents to Model Positive Self-Talk:
1. Speak kindly to yourself out loud – Let your child hear you say things like, “That was tricky, but I can try again!” or “I made a mistake, and that’s okay.”
2. Reframe challenges – Instead of “I can’t do this,” try, “I can’t do this yet.” This teaches persistence and a growth mindset.
3. Praise effort, not perfection – Highlight progress and determination over results. For example, “You worked really hard on that puzzle!”