FEEL SAFE AND BE SAFE IS GOOD MENTAL HEALTH FOR YOUR CHILD
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FEEL SAFE AND BE SAFE IS GOOD MENTAL HEALTH FOR YOUR CHILD

Emotional safety is the foundation of good mental health. When children feel safe with you, their confidence and resilience grow. In this blog, Gail Smith shares simple, practical habits you can build into everyday life to help your child feel secure, supported, and strong.

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Why Really Listening to Your Child Matters
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Why Really Listening to Your Child Matters

Ever find yourself nodding while your child talks, but your mind’s miles away? In this blog, we explore the power of truly listening. Just a few focused minutes can build trust, support mental wellbeing, and deepen your connection, more than you might think. Read on to find out how.

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The Little Things That Matter Most: How Small Moments Shape Your Child’s World
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The Little Things That Matter Most: How Small Moments Shape Your Child’s World

As parents, we often feel pressured to do something grand to make a real difference. But the truth is, the small, everyday moments leave the deepest imprint. Here are some simple ways you can make a big impact in your child’s life, one little action at a time.

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How to Help Your Child Keep Friends: Simple Tips for Parents
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How to Help Your Child Keep Friends: Simple Tips for Parents

Friendships are a big part of growing up. They help kids feel happy, supported, and confident. But keeping friends takes effort, and it’s not always easy. With a little guidance from you, your child can learn how to build lasting friendships and navigate social ups and downs.

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Raising a Confident Child in Today’s Classroom: 5 Surprising Ways Parents Can Help
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Raising a Confident Child in Today’s Classroom: 5 Surprising Ways Parents Can Help

Confidence is a skill, not a trait and it grows with practice, praise, and patience. Every child develops it differently, and that’s okay. Explore the five simple ways to support your child’s confidence in today’s classroom.

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"I Just Don’t Know How to Help!" – A Parent’s Guide to Coping When School Gets Tough
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"I Just Don’t Know How to Help!" – A Parent’s Guide to Coping When School Gets Tough

Let’s take a closer look at how to gently support your child when school becomes a challenge. With slow, steady support, regular check-ins, and working through the ups and downs together, you’ll be showing them the kind of care that builds trust and resilience. Let’s break it down and explore how you can navigate this journey together.

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What AI Means for Your Child’s Education And How to Help Them Thrive
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What AI Means for Your Child’s Education And How to Help Them Thrive

As technology continues to evolve, AI is becoming part of everyday life, including the classroom. For parents, this can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You don’t need to be a tech expert to support your child. What matters most is showing curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn alongside them. Gail Smith explores what AI means for your child’s education and how you can use it to help them thrive, starting with open conversations at home.

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Simple ways to help your child with their anxiety issues
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Simple ways to help your child with their anxiety issues

Today’s children are growing up in a world filled with pressure from school demands to social media and even the stress they sense from adults. It’s no surprise that anxiety is becoming more common in younger children. The good news? We can teach them how to cope and thrive. Building resilience doesn't mean they'll never face challenges. It means they'll have the tools to bounce back, try again, and keep moving forward. And that’s one of the greatest gifts we can give them.

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As a parent remember to listen well
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As a parent remember to listen well

Children learn by example, and when parents practice active listening, they teach valuable communication skills. When a child feels heard, they understand that their thoughts and feelings matter, building their confidence and sense of self-worth. Gail Smith shares five compelling reasons why truly listening to your child is essential for their emotional and social development.

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Understanding Your Child’s Weekly Challenges at School And How You Can Help
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Understanding Your Child’s Weekly Challenges at School And How You Can Help

As a parent, understanding what your child faces at school can help you provide meaningful support at home. Here’s a guide to some common challenges children encounter and simple actionable ways to help them thrive.

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Encourage a Wide Net of Friends: Why It Matters.
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Encourage a Wide Net of Friends: Why It Matters.

Friendships are key to a child’s happiness, but relying on just one best friend can lead to heartbreak. Gail Smith highlights why encouraging kids to embrace new friendships is so important.

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It’s all in the effort with Parenting
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It’s all in the effort with Parenting

Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need an authentic one. The love, dedication, and effort you pour into each day mean far more than striving to get everything right.

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Helping Your Child Navigate Friendships and Challenges
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Helping Your Child Navigate Friendships and Challenges

Navigating friendships, forming them, losing them, and finding new ones is a natural part of childhood and essential for social and emotional growth. Here are five impactful ways parents can guide their children in fostering strong, healthy friendships and overcoming the challenges that come with them.


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Five sound reasons why parents should stay in touch with their child’s school throughout the year.
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Five sound reasons why parents should stay in touch with their child’s school throughout the year.

Building relationships with your child’s school, especially their teachers creates a strong foundation for a successful year. Gail Smith shares five key reasons why staying engaged throughout the year benefits both students and parents.

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5 TIPS TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN YOUR CHILD WHEN STARTING SCHOOL
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5 TIPS TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN YOUR CHILD WHEN STARTING SCHOOL

Starting a new school year can be a big adjustment, especially for kids feeling a little nervous. As a parent, you can help ease their worries and boost their confidence with simple strategies. A smooth start sets the tone for a great year ahead! Gail Smith shows you how you can support your child through this transition.

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Have a positive outlook with your child. It's great for strengthening mental health.
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Have a positive outlook with your child. It's great for strengthening mental health.

A positive mindset can help your child build essential life skills and create a happier, more harmonious family environment. Gail Smith shows you how you can nurture optimism and resilience at home.

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Be a Parent with Purpose: 5 Outstanding Ways to Parent with Intention
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Be a Parent with Purpose: 5 Outstanding Ways to Parent with Intention

Gail Smith shares 5 powerful ways to parent with intention, helping you build trust, love, and growth in your child’s life. It’s about being mindful, consistent, and present—not perfect.

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Practical tips for parents to help their children develop executive function skills
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Practical tips for parents to help their children develop executive function skills

Are you struggling to boost your child's executive function skills at home? In this blog, Gail Smith shares simple yet practical tips to help improve their school performance with easy, everyday activities that can all operate from the home environment.

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A child's mind is a garden—nurture it with love, or weeds of doubt will grow.
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A child's mind is a garden—nurture it with love, or weeds of doubt will grow.

As caring parents, we play a vital role in shaping our children’s mental well-being. In this blog, we are exploring the thoughts that reflect the difference we can make to building good mental health in our children.

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Teach your child to like themselves
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Teach your child to like themselves

One of the keys to success is helping children accept and like who they are. They need to believe they deserve kindness and good things in life. Gail Smith shares why it's essential for parents to teach their kids self-acceptance and self-worth.

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