Learning about balancing holidays and school terms
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Learning about balancing holidays and school terms

The holidays bring excitement and a little chaos! As parents juggle school responsibilities and festive fun, it’s important to keep things steady. Gail Smith reminds us that holidays don’t need to be perfect. Focus on rest, fun, and gently keeping kids aware that school will return soon. A little structure goes a long way in helping children feel secure and ready for the term ahead.

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Holidays are a great time to reinvigorate relationships with your child
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Holidays are a great time to reinvigorate relationships with your child

Year-end holidays are a special time for families to reconnect, break from routine, and enjoy quality moments together. In this blog, Gail Smith shares why these holidays are essential for strengthening family bonds and creating lasting happiness.

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Let's get our kids involved in sport and fitness
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Let's get our kids involved in sport and fitness

Creating a love for physical activities and sports in your child starts at home. Gail Smith shares her insights on encouraging kids to get involved in sports and fitness, helping them build a lifelong love for being active.

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Unlocking Creativity: Fun and Imaginative Activities for Parents to Inspire Their Children
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Unlocking Creativity: Fun and Imaginative Activities for Parents to Inspire Their Children

Discover the incredible power you have as a parent to spark your child's imagination and creativity! Join Gail Smith, as she uncovers simple yet effective ways to inspire creativity right in your own home. You'll be amazed at what you can create together!

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What brings joy to you and your child?
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What brings joy to you and your child?

The more we share joy with our children, the deeper and richer connection we make with them. Sharing joy triggers a host of significant physiological and psychological changes that improve our physical and mental health. Gail Smith shares some examples of what brings joy to your child.

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Let’s think about how good holidays are with our families
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Let’s think about how good holidays are with our families

Embark on a journey with Gail Smith to uncover the joys and advantages of family holidays! Discover how these precious moments can strengthen family ties and create cherished memories that last a lifetime.

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The Magic of Creative Thinking
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The Magic of Creative Thinking

Creativity is about letting your imagination run wild! Discover how encouraging your child's creative side can lead to amazing benefits. Join Gail Smith as she dives into the world of creativity!

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Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays
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Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays

Ever feel like school holidays are dragging, and the kids are a bit bored? Check out these cool ideas from Gail Smith to keep the children entertained and working together this summer. The Primary Years

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New year’s resolutions that are fun and enjoyable to do with your child
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New year’s resolutions that are fun and enjoyable to do with your child

Who really sets new year goals and sticks to them? Here are some fun suggestions by Gail Smith that may get you thinking about new ways to engage with your children throughout the year we have just commenced.

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Enjoyable reasons to rest and celebrate family after Christmas:
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Enjoyable reasons to rest and celebrate family after Christmas:

After a bustling year and festive celebrations, now it’s time to savour the leisurely days of summer with your family. Read on for inspiring ideas to enrich those family experiences.

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Learn to have some fun
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Learn to have some fun

Laughter and fun are the key ingredients for a happy, healthy life. Read more for some ways you and your child can have fun!

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The last breath of our summer holidays - let it linger longer.
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The last breath of our summer holidays - let it linger longer.

As we enter the last phase of our summer holidays, I imagine there are many thoughts going through our minds about starting up again in 2022. What will this look like we wonder? How can I give hope and joy to my children when there is still so much around that is a cause of anxiety? Read on for some tips to consider. Gail Smith, Author, The Primary Years.

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The holiday- a time to simply let go and what does it mean for when we return to normality?
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The holiday- a time to simply let go and what does it mean for when we return to normality?

Holidays give us such opportunities to enjoy our family in a whole new way. If we can reflect on what worked so well in our family, is it possible to bring some of that holiday feeling into your daily routine when life goes back to normal? Can we see that holiday experience as part of the way we really want to live all the time?

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