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A Principal's Perspective on Raising Happy Kids

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Think about having one-on-one time with your children →

January 17, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, relationship, Self Esteem

Dive into profound insights with Gail Smith, exploring the meaningful value of dedicating one-on-one time with each of your children.

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January 17, 2024 /Gail Smith
family, communication, Parenting, Listening skills, Children, How to talk to children, gail smith, The Primary Years
Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, relationship, Self Esteem
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Listening to your children is incredibly important for several reasons →

January 10, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, education, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Self Esteem

Talk less, listen more next time when you are having a conversation with your children. Consider the following reasons why active listening is so important by Gail Smith.

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January 10, 2024 /Gail Smith
family, learning, parenting Tips, the primary years, gail smith, Listening skills, Positivity, communication, Children, How to talk to children, Self Esteem - boosting, Problem Solving
Children, Communication, education, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Self Esteem
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You have produced a book that contains specific ways in helping young children, families, teachers, and others toward the goal of raising happy children.
I find it a reminder for adults to take a look at ourselves and revue the lessons we may have forgotten in the turmoil of living.
Wise and well done, Gail.

Nadine M