Words of Affirmation for Your Daughter

As a parent,  it is important for you to make sure that your daughter knows how special she is. Words of affirmation are a great way to do this. It doesn’t matter if your daughter is 2 or 22; her self-esteem will be greatly impacted by words of affirmation given by you, her family members and friends. This article explores how to use words of affirmation to make your daughter feel loved and appreciated. 

Why are words of affirmation important?

We all need support and encouragement from time to time. Children are no different, especially when they are going through major changes. Girls are especially vulnerable to suffer from low self esteem or self doubt, and they need to feel supported and loved by their parents in order for optimal growth and progression as they get older. Based on Dr Gary Chapman’s work, we all have a unique love language. There are five different ways in which we like to give and receive love and support, and one of them is words of affirmation. 

If your love language is words of affirmation, this means that you like to receive love through words. They can be written or spoken, but the key component is that they are communicated to you on a regular basis. Words of affirmation are a great tool to help make your daughter feel loved, supported, and appreciated. You can use them even if you don’t know your daughter’s love language, as we all enjoy being told meaningful things from the people who care about us. 

Use the following examples to deepen your relationship to your daughter and let her know you are there for them. 

Words of affirmation for your daughter

1. You are beautiful.
2. I am so proud of you.
3. You have such a good heart.
4. I love spending time with you.
5. You are my best friend.
6. I love you no matter what.
7. I know you can accomplish anything you put your mind to.
8. You inspire me every single day.
9. I admire your generosity and kindness.
10. I think the world of you.
11. Keep going, you’re doing great!
12. I appreciate you and everything you do for me.
13. I admire your strength and resilience.
14. You add so much joy and happiness to my life.
15. I am always here for you.
16. I believe in you more than anything. 
17. If you would like to talk about anything, I am always here. 
18. Don’t give up, look how far you’ve progressed!
19. Please forgive me for any of my wrongdoings.
20. You are worthy of everything you desire. 

How can I use words of affirmation?

You can use the above phrases in any way you like. You can speak them directly to your daughter, or you could say them to her over a phone or video call. 

Another great idea is to send your daughter a heart-warming text to brighten up their day. This has the added bonus of being unexpected, and is guaranteed to make her feel special. 

You can also write your daughter a letter including the above phrases if you would like to really make them feel loved and appreciated. If you don’t have time to write a letter, a simple post-it note can also be effective. 

Final thoughts

Words of affirmation for your daughter are a great way to make her feel loved and appreciated. However you choose to use words of affirmation, your daughter will definitely appreciate them. Have fun using these phrases and watch your relationship flourish!