The Power of Words on Children
"Kind words are a creative force, a power that concurs in the building up of all that is good, and energy that showers blessings upon the world." - Lawrence G Lovasik
Speak words of confidence and self-worth to your children; those words will stay with them always. Most people are unaware of the power of the spoken word and its' impact on children. Conscious parenting and teaching requires a deeper understanding of the energetic impact words carry. Words travel on a frequency that flows directly into our children's hearts and minds. Although at times it may seem like the words we say every day to our kids go in one ear and out the other, words spoken out of both love and anger can linger for a lifetime.
These words then become part of that child's self-image, which in turn manifests into who they will become in the world. It is vital to be conscious of the words we choose as a parent, teacher, or mentor. We are influencing our children's futures at the most profound level.
Your child's educational setting should surround them with positive words as well. The teachers and mentors they interact with and spend time with on a daily basis should be using words of encouragement and praise; especially when a child needs correction or coaching. Do you remember a special teacher or mentor that just had a way of making you feel good, successful, and capable? They didn't have a magic wand, rather a magical way of showing respect and kindness with their words. Words make us feel, and feelings are a shortcut to long-term memory.
Chances are you will never forget the way a person makes you feel. This enriched language will help our children blossom and will propel their growth in unlimited ways; ensuring they reach their full potential. If you suspect your child is hearing negative messaging, please address the situation and remove them from the environment if necessary.
Our children will hear many influential words in their lifetime; it is our job to model the language they deserve. If this is not normal practice for you, to think about words as energy and power, please give it a try. Give your child a sincere compliment or acknowledge their extra effort while completing a chore.
When speaking these words, watch how their eyes and body light up. Remember how it feels as a child to receive praise, doesn't it feel good to pay it forward?
How can you positively influence your child with words?
Boost their confidence by congratulating them on a good test score or paper grade.
Increase their self-worth by telling them how important they are in your life.
Encourage them to reach for their dreams by speaking words of motivation and promoting their self-esteem. Let them know you admire their enthusiasm and make them feel good about their goals.
Speak words that promote a sense of trust between you and follow through with the things you say. Let them know they can always come to you, by listening to the words they speak.
Model understanding and forgiveness by letting them know it is OK to make mistakes. Tell them that you love them unconditionally and help them by talking through the situation to see how they could have done things differently.
Dr. Melodee Loshbaugh
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