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Why Early Affirmations Belong in Every Corporate Wellness and Community Impact Program

July 17, 2025•2 min read

Why Early Affirmations Belong in Every Corporate Wellness and Community Impact Program

By age 7, a child’s belief system is largely shaped. That means the first seven years aren’t just foundational for academics, they’re critical for emotional resilience, confidence, and kindness.

Yet many wellness programs, hospital discharge kits, and corporate giving efforts overlook one of the most important influencers in a child’s growth: the caregiver-child relationship.

That’s where affirmations come in.

🌱 Affirmations Are Small Words with a Big Impact

Repeated affirmations like

“You are safe.”
“You are strong.”
“You can do all things.”

help children develop a calm, confident inner voice. This voice influences how they approach school, relationships, and challenges.

But it’s not just about the child, it’s about giving the caregiver simple tools to nurture mindset in moments that already exist: brushing teeth, bedtime, morning routines.

The Big Problem: Access to Emotional Wellness Tools Is Uneven

High-quality mindset resources are often sold to families with time and income. But what about the parents who are working two jobs, the foster parent picking up groceries, or the NICU mom heading home with her baby?

That’s why I created Big Dreams, Tiny Steps.
It’s a simple, science-backed children’s affirmation book that speaks directly to the child and activates the caregiver.

Why Companies Should Care About This

If you support parents, children, or community well-being this matters to you. Whether you’re in healthcare, HR, or nonprofit impact, affirmations provide a simple, tangible way to:

Encourage family bonding
Support emotional wellness in underserved communities
Foster equity in early childhood development
Make your CSR or DEI programs more human-centered

Introducing Big Dreams, Tiny Steps

Big Dreams, Tiny Steps is a beautifully illustrated children’s book filled with affirmations designed to be spoken out loud between a child and their caregiver.

It’s more than a book.
It’s a moment of connection.
It’s a wellness tool that meets families where they are, at bedtime, in the car, during quiet mornings before school.

And it’s launching soon.

Be Part of the Movement

We’re inviting hospitals, HR leaders, nonprofits, and socially-conscious brands to join us early.

Whether it’s:

A thoughtful family leave gift
A hospital discharge keepsake
A CSR or DEI initiative focused on child wellness

…this book is a chance to offer something that feels personal, purposeful, and powerful.

📩 Interested in pre-ordering bulk copies or learning more? Fill out this form and someone will be in contact soon.

Let’s partner to raise the next generation of little leaders.

Claudia Miller

Claudia Miller is a mom, entrepreneur, and founder of Little Leaders Publishing. After learning that a child's belief system is largely shaped by age seven, she made it her mission to help parents and caregivers nurture confidence, kindness, and a growth mindset from the very beginning. Her debut children’s book, Big Dreams, Tiny Steps, was created to turn everyday storytime into powerful moments of personal development. Follow along @LittleLeadersPublishing for tools that help raise strong, kind, and self-assured little humans.

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