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A Principal's Perspective on Raising Happy Kids

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The Life giving Power of Politeness: Why Teaching Good Manners Boosts Your Child's Education!

September 06, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Values

Read about how politeness and manners are so important to implement in your child's upbringing.

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September 06, 2023 /Gail Smith /Source
Children, Parenting, parenting Tips, polite, manners, Respect, behaviour, socialising, communication, Personality
Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Values
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Help your child to accept and enjoy their differences

October 27, 2022 by Gail Smith in Children, Emotions, Family, Friendship, Independence, Learning, Mother, Parenting, Father

Children's uniqueness is a crucial part of who they are as individuals. Read some parenting tips to consider on how to embrace and positively encourage diversity.

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October 27, 2022 /Gail Smith /Source
Children, child, Diversity, Unique, Differences, parent, parenting Tips, parenting tips, friendship, Personality
Children, Emotions, Family, Friendship, Independence, Learning, Mother, Parenting, Father
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Personality: We need to nurture its development

June 04, 2022 by Gail Smith in Children, Parenting, Personality

Do you see many changes in the personalities in your own children over the years? Here are some considerations in different ways to nurture your child’s individual personality.

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June 04, 2022 /Gail Smith /Source
Parenting, Personality, Children
Children, Parenting, Personality
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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