5 Harmful and Toxic Consequences To Children Who Constantly Hear Negative Words
One of my biggest regrets as a parent was not knowing about positive affirmations and talking to my children with positivity.
I grew up in a household where my mother told all the neighbours about my mistakes. I knew this because I heard her telling them. I had feelings of shame and embarrassment. I have since learned that was highly inappropriate.
Because of my upbringing, I consciously avoided repeating those mistakes with my children. What I hadn’t learned was to talk to my children in such a way as to build them up instead of tearing them down.
If I had to do it all over again, I would have started the day my child was born, telling them they are worthwhile and can achieve anything they set their mind to.
In last week’s episode, I wrote about how positive affirmations can enhance your mental and physical well-being and how repeating these simple yet profound statements can rewire your brain to think of positivity rather than negativity. This shift in thinking can reduce stress, improve self-esteem, and enhance overall happiness. Neuroplasticity, which is the brain's ability to grow and change by forming new connections, supports the effectiveness of affirmations in changing thought patterns. When positive affirmations become a part of your daily habit, you unlock many advantages, from cultivating better relationships and fostering optimism to realizing your fullest potential.
In this episode, I am expanding on the power of affirmations for you to teach your youngsters.
How Your Words Shape Your Child's Self-esteem: Use Positive Instead of Negative Words
Youngsters are like sponges, absorbing energy and attitudes of the environment around them. When you are happy and positive, your children naturally pick up on these vibrations, causing them to feel happy and positive. 
Conversely, when you consistently use negative words or criticism, children take in these negative messages, leading to low self-esteem and a diminished sense of self-worth. 
For example, a child who hears affirming statements like "I believe in you" or "You can achieve your dreams" is likelier to internalize these beliefs and approach life with a can-do attitude. 
However, a child who hears negative statements such as "You can't do anything right" grows up doubting their abilities and feeling inadequate. I tended to speak to my children more this way. Not a proud parent moment!
Several years ago, I learned about two fascinating experiments conducted by  Dr. Emoto that demonstrate the power of words and intentions. Dr. Emoto was a Japanese researcher, author, and entrepreneur known for his controversial experiments on the impact of human consciousness. 
Dr. Emoto conducted two types of experiments: the water crystal and rice. 
The Water Crystal Experiment:

Procedure: Dr. Emoto exposed two jars filled with water to various words, music, and environments. Several times throughout the day, Dr. Emoto spoke positive words like "love" and "gratitude" to one jar. He said negative words like "hate" and "anger"  to the other jar. After thirty days of doing this, he froze the jars and examined the crystals under a microscope.
Findings:

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