5 Simple Tips to Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong
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5 Simple Tips to Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong

The end of the school year can bring a mix of emotions for children, from saying goodbye to teachers and classmates to facing uncertainties about the year ahead. Supporting your child through this transition is key to easing their anxieties and helping them embrace the changes. Here are some simple strategies to create a positive closure to the school year and prepare for what's next.

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What lessons in life do you want to teach your children?
Authenticity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empowerment, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Independence, Kindness, Listening, Mindfulness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Role Model, Support, Well being, Work life balance, Selfcare Gail Smith Authenticity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empowerment, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Independence, Kindness, Listening, Mindfulness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Role Model, Support, Well being, Work life balance, Selfcare Gail Smith

What lessons in life do you want to teach your children?

As parents, we teach our children countless lessons, but some hold a special significance in shaping their happiness and balance in life. The five lessons below are particularly important to instill, not through grand gestures, but through authenticity and sharing our everyday experiences. Ultimately, being truthful and genuine in our interactions with our children is the most powerful way to guide them.

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Helping your child improve in spelling
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Helping your child improve in spelling

Mastering spelling can be tricky for some kids, but with your early support, they'll become spelling superstars, communicating with confidence in their writing. Let Gail Smith guide you with some awesome tips to boost your child's spelling skills.

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Encourage your child to write well
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Encourage your child to write well

Writing is like giving your child a superpower—a way to express themselves, explore their thoughts, and tap into a world of creativity. It's not just about words on paper; it's about unlocking a whole new level of intellectual, physiological, and emotional growth. Dive into these exciting ideas by Gail Smith to cultivate your child's passion for writing, a skill that lies at the core of education!

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Let’s find ways to help improve our children’s language skills
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Let’s find ways to help improve our children’s language skills

Did you know that the more time children spend in front of screens, the less they hear and practice language? This can impact their speaking, listening, writing, and comprehension skills. Explore these suggestions by Gill Smith to ensure your child gets plenty of exposure to develop good language skills.

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Supporting your child with homework and developing good study habits
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Supporting your child with homework and developing good study habits

Keep yourself optimistic when your child brings homework to complete. Discover with Gail Smith why supporting your children's efforts and valuing extended learning at home is crucial. Be a pillar of support for your child's educational journey!

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The importance of helping your child develop a positive body image
Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, education, Emotions, Family, Gratitude, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem, Stress, teenager, Teen years Gail Smith Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, education, Emotions, Family, Gratitude, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem, Stress, teenager, Teen years Gail Smith

The importance of helping your child develop a positive body image

In today's world, our children can face many challenges when it comes to body image. It's important to help them develop a positive view of themselves. Gail Smith explains why this is so crucial and offers tips on how you can support your child in this process.

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Helping your child learn to read
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Helping your child learn to read

When a child struggles with reading, it can really hold them back. Their confidence takes a hit, and they might start feeling like they're not as good as other kids. Discover some fun ways to teach reading with Gail Smith and help your child become a better reader!

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Building confidence in your child
Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Mental Support, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Potential, Problem Solving, Responsibility Gail Smith Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Mental Support, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Potential, Problem Solving, Responsibility Gail Smith

Building confidence in your child

Based on her experience as a school principal, Gail Smith noticed something cool: kids who got to be independent seemed way happier and more confident. Check out why letting your child take their own steps is a smart move in parenting!

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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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Learning to be tolerant around your child
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Learning to be tolerant around your child

Gail Smith sheds light on the power of tolerance in shaping how our children perceive and treat us, as well as others. The Primary Years.

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Navigating the Emotional Roller coaster: Supporting Parents with Children at School
Children, Communication, education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving, school, Stress Gail Smith Children, Communication, education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving, school, Stress Gail Smith

Navigating the Emotional Roller coaster: Supporting Parents with Children at School

For some children, school can be challenging on many different levels. This blog aims to provide emotional support and practical strategies for parents to navigate the ups and downs of their children's school lives.

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Parent involvement reaps all the benefits
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Parent involvement reaps all the benefits

As a parent, it is crucial to be involved in your child’s schooling and learning. Here are some outcomes when you show interest in your child’s schooling.

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