Charm Words: Daily Affirmations for Kids is a self-help podcast. It seeks to develop children's emotional intelligence. It's a production of American Public Media, which creates high-quality content.

A growing body of research shows that mindfulness and meditation are good for the body and the mind. A simple activity like focusing on the breath lowers stress. Positive affirmations have a positive impact on self-worth. They can also help with setting intentions, another practice that has recently become more popular. It feels like the world is becoming more chaotic. This makes these practices even more important, especially in a podcast.

Most of the apps and podcasts on mindfulness are for adults. But children also live in this uncertain world. Just like their parents, they have mental health challenges. They, too, need to develop positive ways of coping with stress.

Charm Words: Daily Affirmations for Kids understands this. It adapts the practices of mindfulness to the needs of very young children. Through the podcast, children can grow their emotional intelligence. They learn to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. They develop a toolbox for managing difficult feelings. They have permission to make mistakes.

Episodes of Charm Words: Daily Affirmations for Kids are four minutes long. During that time, Zola talks about a given topic. Then she guides her listeners through three mindful breaths. Finally, she invites them to repeat the affirmation three times. The affirmations in Charm Words are relevant to young children managing big feelings. Some, like "I am choosing to have an amazing day," help them set intentions. Episodes like "I'm proud of how far I've come" allow them to gain perspective. "My life matters" is about developing self-worth. "I'm always worthy of forgiveness" reminds kids that they can make mistakes. Other affirmations address bodily autonomy, self-care abilities, and firm boundaries.

Charm Words: Daily Affirmations for Kids is suitable for children four to seven years old. Pre-school and kindergarten teachers might consider incorporating it into their classroom routine. Parents who want to raise centered, healthy kids may also love the program.