In a world filled with images of what ‘perfect’ looks like, we want to push past limitations and labels to show kids they are priceless and loved – just the way they are! This list of body-positive affirmations reminds parents and children to love every inch of themselves and celebrate it! We have also added some colourful recommendations that embrace the ideas that these affirmations want to relay.
Body Positive Affirmations for Kids Through Books, Shows, And Movies
We have added a colourful and meaningful mix of books, shows, and movies that teach kids to embrace every inch of themselves!
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1. “I love myself because I’m different!”
Recommended Read: “What I Like About Me!” by Allia Zobel-Nolan
Why We Love This: From dazzling braces to distinguished-looking glasses and big feet to freckles, the kids in this book teach little ones to embrace their differences and celebrate them! Moreover, this is a sensory book with flaps, pull-up tabs, and touch-and-feel elements that children would love engaging with!
2. “My body is unique, just like me!”
Recommended Read: “Shapesville” by Andy Mills and Becky Osborn
Why We Love This: This book employs easy-to-understand rhyming words and bold characters to teach children that people come in all shapes and sizes, but what matters most is the size of one’s heart and not what they look like!
3. “My hair is playful and beautiful”
Recommended Watch: Hair Love, a short film by Matthew Cherry
Why We Love This: This short film celebrates hair diversity and teaches children to appreciate themselves in all their natural glory!
4. “Our skin colour is magical, like a rainbow!”
Recommended Watch: “So Many Colours, So Many Shapes” – The Diversity Song by The Singing Walrus
Why We Love This: This lovely sing-along reaffirms to kids that we are not dictated by the colours of our skin, hair, or eyes because, despite our differences, our hearts are all the same!
5. “My body lets me do amazing things!”
Recommended Read: “Her Body Can” by Ady Meschke and Katie Crenshaw.
Why We Love This: It depicts a little girl who loves her body for everything it can do and achieve. This body-affirming book reminds kids that what they think about themselves is the only thing that matters!
6. “My body is a work of art!”
Recommended Buy: The Mindful Maiden: Lessons in Body Positivity for Kids Colouring Book
Why We Love This: This book takes an interactive approach, encouraging kids to engage with body positivity messages through vibrant and imaginative colouring, drawing, and writing activities.
7. “My body deserves my kindness!”
Recommended Read: “Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon” by Patty Lovell
Why We Love This: This book is a great lesson for kids who might be afraid to be different or be bullied for their differences. It teaches them to stand tall, smile bright, sing loud, hold their heads high, and believe in themselves – no matter what others say!
Which one is your favourite? Type your favourite parent and child body positive affirmations and recommendations in the comment section below!
