Bilingual Morning Affirmations
for Kids — English & Spanish
Learn the 6 affirmations Bash and Mila say on their walk to school both in English and Spanish!
In the Morning Affirmations episode of Bash & Mila, the whole family walks to school together, and along the way, they take turns saying affirmations out loud, switching between English and Spanish just like they do in everyday life.
It starts with Mila jumping in first (¡Yo estoy listaaa!), and ends with all four of them hugging on the sidewalk before the school day begins. In between: six simple affirmations that are worth saying every morning.
“Believing in yourself doesn’t mean worries stop showing up. It means you remember what to say when they do.”
— Bash & Mila, “Morning Affirmations” episodeThe 6 affirmations from the episode
Each one is said in both languages — sometimes by Bash, sometimes Mila, sometimes together. Try them on your next walk, drive, or morning routine.
How to bring these into your morning
In the episode, affirmations happen on the walk to school — no special setup, no flashcards, just conversation. That’s what makes them work. Here are a few ways to try it with your family:
On the walk or drive to school — take turns, one affirmation each, in whatever language feels natural.
At the breakfast table — write one on a sticky note and put it where everyone can see it.
Before bed — end the day the same way it started, with the family’s favorite: I am loved. Soy amado. Soy amada.
Let kids choose — just like Bash and Mila, the affirmation lands differently when it’s their own pick.
You don’t have to be fluent to try these in both languages. Say the English, then the Spanish, or let your child say one while you say the other. The episode shows that bilingual affirmations aren’t a curriculum moment. They’re just part of the walk.
Why morning affirmations work for young kids
Young children are still building the internal voice that tells them who they are and what they’re capable of. The things they hear repeated, especially from people they love, shape that voice more than almost anything else.
Affirmations work not because they erase hard feelings, but because they give kids language to return to when things feel uncertain. Bash puts it well in the episode: learning isn’t always easy, but practicing is sometimes the most fun part. That’s the spirit these affirmations are meant to carry.
Positive self-talk practiced consistently in early childhood is linked to stronger emotional regulation, greater resilience, and a growth mindset that carries into the school years and beyond. Doing it bilingually adds an extra layer: kids internalize that their full self (in both languages) is worthy of that belief.
From the episode
Sometimes we forget how amazing we are,
and sometimes we need a little reminder.
When we practice affirmations every day,
they help turn “I can’t” into “I can try.”
Because believing in yourself doesn’t mean worries stop showing up.
It means you remember what to say when they do.
Frequently asked questions
What age are these affirmations for?
The episode is designed for ages 0–8, but the affirmations themselves work for any age. Younger kids may just repeat what they hear, that’s enough. Older kids can start to own their own picks, just like Bash and Mila do.
Do I have to speak Spanish to use the bilingual versions?
Not at all. The episode is designed for households that live between both languages, but even families just beginning to explore Spanish can use these as a gentle, low-pressure starting point. The pronunciation is simple and the words are short.
What if my child pushes back or says the affirmations aren’t true?
That’s actually a great opening. In the episode, Bash admits that learning new things isn’t always easy, and Mom and Dad don’t dismiss that. They acknowledge it and keep going. Affirmations aren’t about pretending everything is fine. They’re about practicing a belief until it feels more real.
Can we make up our own affirmations?
Absolutely, and that’s exactly what Bash is already planning at the end of the episode. Start with one of these six, then let your kids add their own. The ones they choose themselves tend to stick the most.
Hear the whole family walk to school together, Mila jumping in first, the conversation about learning and practice, and the sidewalk hug before the bell. Bash & Mila is a bilingual English/Spanish podcast for kids ages 0–8, set in the San Diego/Tijuana border region.