WORDS SHAPE WORLDS

Discover 44 Everyday Phrases That Could Be Silently Undermining Your Child’s Confidence

(and What to Say Instead)

The words we speak shape the way our children see themselves — and the world. Even well-meaning phrases can unintentionally chip away at a child’s confidence. This guide brings loving awareness to 44 common phrases we may say without realizing their impact, and offers supportive alternatives that help your child feel truly seen, safe, and secure.

Start with this simple shift— its on us!

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Inside, you'll discover how to:

✔ Strengthen your bond with affirming language

✔ Boost your child’s confidence through positive communication

✔ Nurture emotional intelligence in simple, everyday ways

✔ Support open dialogue and emotional safety

✔ Help your child feel deeply seen, valued, and understood

Meet Dr. Molano

Dr. Karen Molano, founder of LumiTot is a bilingual psychologist and early childhood specialist with over two decades of experience. She founded LumiTot to guide parents through the sacred window of pregnancy through the first five years — blending neuroscience, functional medicine, and ancient wisdom to help raise connected, confident children.

Her work is a bridge between science, heart, and soul — offering families not just tools, but a living roadmap to parenting with purpose, presence, and possibility.