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A Principal's Perspective on Raising Happy Kids

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Strengthening a child’s interest and endurance with reading

July 09, 2022 by Gail Smith in Children, creative, education, Experiences, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls, school, teacher, Reading

It can be a fine line between pushing the child to read and gently setting the scene to help them. Reading is vital in a child’s development and learning. Here’s some tips to encourage reading at home.

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July 09, 2022 /Gail Smith /Source
Parenting, children, read, reading, literature, learn, education, joyofreading, Joy of Reading
Children, creative, education, Experiences, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls, school, teacher, Reading
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The delight and significance of reading to your child.

April 20, 2022 by Gail Smith in Parenting, Reading, School Holidays, Children

There are significant advantages of reading to your children, in addition to the special family time.

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April 20, 2022 /Gail Smith /Source
parenting, reading, literature, children, childhood
Parenting, Reading, School Holidays, Children
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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