What does affirmation mean? It is defined as the act or an instance of affirming. It is a confirmation of something that is believed to be true.  Like adults’ children need to have positive affirmation. Positive affirmations assist kids to gain confidence, obtaining growth mindset, and help them to truly believe in themselves. Children need to hear what makes them special and strong over and over again. This infographic shows some ways to give affirmation to boost their self-esteem.