“Every child deserves to grow up knowing they are brave, bright and beautiful, just as they are. With simple tools and love, parents can nurture positive self-beliefs that will last a lifetime.”
“It only takes a few minutes each day to plant the seeds of self-belief and self worth”
Build a positive mindset, one story at a time!
Sarah is a lawyer and children’s author with over 25 years’ experience working with teenagers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Her short stories support a mindful approach where parents intentionally nurture their children’s early belief systems to support long-term mental health and unlock their future potential.
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There’s no “self-image” gene. A child’s sense of who they are is shaped, not stamped at birth. When children hear messages like “You’re kind” or “You’re capable” again and again, they begin to believe it – even if they didn’t at first.
According to sociologist Charles Cooley, children start forming their self-image as early as 18 months old. From that young age, they absorb the words, stories, role models, and affirmations around them like sponges.
Even small, consistent messages, especially positive ones , can shape how they see themselves over time. And the more empowering those messages are, the more powerful their belief in who they can become.
