Charm Words Celebrates 500 Episodes! 500 Whispers, 500 Laughs, One Enchanting Spell

Charm Words Celebrates 500 Episodes! It’s not just a number, Charm Words isn’t just talking, it’s casting a spell. Each whispered story, each burst of laughter, has spun a spell that unites us together in a community yearning for warmth and connection. It’s a testament, as clear as a child’s wide-eyed wonder, that consistency truly is key. The key to unlocking doors of imagination, building bridges of empathy, and casting a charm that lingers long after the final chime.

Five Hundred Reasons to Celebrate

But the journey to 500 wasn’t just a count of episodes. It was a tapestry woven with countless moments that sparkled in the hearts of listeners. Remember the chorus of “I am brave!” echoing through classrooms, igniting courage in tiny voices? Or the bedtime whispers of “I am kind” settling like starlight, nurturing self-love in young hearts? These, along with countless other memories, remind us of the profound impact Charm Words has had.

The success of 500 episodes isn’t simply a number; it’s a symphony of dedication, a testament to the power of consistency. Every whispered affirmation, every spark of imagination ignited, every giggle bubbled – they all add up to a chorus of self-love and confidence that echoes in the hearts of little dreamers everywhere. Remember to check out other episodes at Charm Words: Daily Affirmations For Kids

The Charm That Whispers Within

But what is this charm, exactly? What paints the vivid pictures in your mind when you tune in? Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine you’ve snuggled down under a warm blanket, ready to embark on a magical journey with Charm Words. What whispers do you hear? Is it the host’s voice, a gentle guide leading you through fields of affirmation? Or maybe it’s the words themselves, dancing like fireflies in your mind, each one a tiny torch lighting up your path. Do you feel a flutter of butterflies in your tummy as you hear, “I am brave!”? Picture tiny seeds of confidence sprouting in your heart as you whisper, “I am kind!” Feel the strength flow through you like a mighty river as you shout, “I can do anything!”

Therefore, this, my friends, is the magic of Charm Words. It’s a secret whisper that ignites courage, a playful friend who nurtures self-love, a bedtime haven where dreams blossom and confidence takes flight. As a result, you carry these affirmations like tiny treasures throughout the day, their whispers guiding and comforting you.

Unlocking the Magic in Every Listener

This magic, friends, is yours to share. Tell us, what feelings do Charm Words paint in your world? Tell us about the sunshine-bright affirmations, the giggle bubbles, the gentle sighs of peace. Together, let’s create a rainbow of joy, celebrating 500 whispers of strength, kindness, and possibility. For Charm Words is more than just a podcast; it’s a bedtime haven, a playful companion, a haven where dreams blossom and confidence takes flight.

Welcome to this enchanting world, where every episode is a whispered secret, and every child holds the key to unlocking their own magic. Now that you’re here, share your spark of magic with us on social media! The world needs your magic! Let it shine on Instagram (@abfcreative), Twitter (@ABFCreative), and even LinkedIn (because even adults need a sprinkle of Charm Words magic sometimes!).

And today, on our 500th episode, to mark this momentous occasion, let’s come together and celebrate this shared magic! Join us as we raise our voices in a chorus of gratitude, a symphony of stories, a collective spell of kindness that ripples outward, enchanting the world.

Furthermore, remember, that consistency truly is key. Just like Charm Words reaching this remarkable 500th episode milestone, it’s the power of dedication. Taking those small, daily steps, that lead to something big and powerful over time. Every affirmation whispered, every smile sparked, every giggle bubbled—they all add up to a symphony of self-love and confidence that echoes in the hearts of little dreamers everywhere.

So let’s celebrate this shared magic, not just on our 500th episode, but every day. Show up for yourselves, for each other, and for the magic that Charm Words has woven into our lives. Let’s keep dreaming, believing, and casting our spells, together. The world is waiting to be enchanted.

 

 

Affirmations for Kids in a Daily Podcast: Introducing Charm Words!

It all started when I read an article in Scientific American titled “Affirmation of Worth Boosts Scores of Black Children.” It wasn’t my first time reading about something like this. It also doesn’t surprise me, as many people of color including those here at ABF Creative, grew up in homes filled with positive affirmations for kids and occasional Bible verses to keep us on the straight and narrow. However, it also made me aware that in the growing mindfulness content arena no one has carved out a space for Black, indigenous, and other children of color. Our children matter too.

So, we are happy to officially bring you Charm Words! Our new franchise will be kicking off as a daily podcast (books too?) with episodes releasing Monday through Friday. Each episode is a carefully crafted audio scape 3-5 minutes max in length and every affirmation has been reviewed by our good friend and esteemed children’s media advisor Ed Greene PhD. Our ultimate goal, to help young children of color make affirmations of worth a habit.

As we were developing this podcast, a video of a biracial mother-daughter duo went viral because she practices affirmations of worth with her daughter everyday while doing her hair. To us this further solidified that we were heading down a good path. Now let’s make this easy and accessible to anyone.

In order to do that, we took great care in packing as much science backed methods into our 3-minute run of show that sonically made sense.

Anatomy of a Charm Words Podcast:

Positive and encouraging message – Our fictional host Zola gives a short monologue to start the podcast off. The message is typically related to the Charm Words aka affirmations for the episode. We wanted to make sure the voice was happy and inviting. We tested out several voices utilizing predictive analysis, and ultimately settled with our very own Heidi Kwiat from the Webby Award winning African Folktales podcast. She’s just too good.

Breathing exercise – Children deal with a lot. More than we assume they do. So a breathing exercise helps them calm down by slowing down. A growing number of studies and evidence show that breathing exercises are the first line of defense against anxiety and other mental health related challenges.

Binaural beats – The small few seconds of beats in the podcast helps to refocus the listener after the breathing exercise soothes them out. We don’t want anyone falling asleep on us do we?

Charm Words – These are our affirmations that we are cleverly coining as of course…….Charm Words. Affirmations of worth can go so deep, but over time we plan to get very, very specific to make these affirmations hit home for different backgrounds.

The high 5 – Around the time we were developing the podcast I had just completed reading Mel Robbins book “The high 5 Habit.” The science behind the psychological effects of the high 5 with kids could not be ignored. We found a great way to incorporate it into the podcast as a congratulations for completing the practice for the day. We assume most kids would listen with a parent, but even if they are by themselves, they can clap or use the mirror.

The podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! It goes a long way for us to be discovered on these platforms as a independent studio.

This podcast would not be possible without the gifted hands and ears of the ABF Creative Charm Words production team: Lead Producer, Composer, and Engineer, Nilo Galang. Lead Writer, Gary Swaby. VO Talent, Heidi Kwiat, Celestina Harris. Publicity, Carla DuBose, Tequilla White. Executive producers Anthony Frasier, Wanda Reynolds.