Art by Anni Betts from Peaceful Like a Panda
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Iāve talked about the power of positive affirmations beforeāhow simple and fun they are to do with young children, and the science behind using them.Ā Ā
But hmmmā¦.if only there was a way to reinforce this powerful effect even more?Ā
Wait, I know. SING THEM! š¶
I think we all know how I feel about the power of music. š But donāt take my word for itāresearch has shown conclusively that attaching information to a melody makes it significantly easier to remember. For example, how did you learn your ABCās? Maybe with the Alphabet Song, perhaps even before you could speak very well?Ā Ā
Helping children internalize information by using music works brilliantly (Iām pretty confident about this, Iāve basically built my career on it). š«
āI am strong. I am smart. I am kind.ā
These are the musical messages in the new song I have for you today.Ā Ā
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Imagine a world where children grow up internalizing these beliefs about themselves!Ā Ā
As we gear up to head back to school (um, how is this happening already?) children can use all of the positivity and self-confidence they can get. Encouraging self-belief and a positive, I-can-do-it attitude are powerful tools to give them.Ā Ā
Positive affirmations can reinforce that no matter whatās going on around us, we always have a choice around our mindset and our attitude! āØ
āStrong, Smart, Kindā is from my most recent album, Songs for Peaceful Pandas Volume 1 which is a companion to my book Peaceful Like a Panda.