What do we as parents expect from our children?

May 15, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Family, Independence, Responsibility, Resilience

Becoming a parent means transitioning into a consultant role for your child as they grow and become more responsible for their own lives. Your steady support and guidance will shape their future significantly. Gail Smith shares some essential considerations for parents as we navigate the challenges that concern us or cause discontent.

We need to regulate our angry responses around children

May 08, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Gratitude, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving

It's important for parents to stay calm and not get too angry too quickly. This helps in handling issues at home effectively. When parents get angry, children might not understand why and it can harm the parent-child relationship. It's best to manage anger by taking a break before addressing the problem, as this shows emotional control and helps maintain a positive relationship with your child.

Helping children cope with distressing media →

May 08, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Responsibility, Safety, Screen time, Well being

Help your kids understand that the internet is like a tool. It can be used for good or not so good things. Teach them to be in control of what they see and how they use it. With your guidance, they can learn to use social media wisely and understand the digital world better. Gail Smith has some great tips on how to do this.

Using 'I' statements to get your message across to your child →

April 30, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Family, Learning, relationship, Well being

"I" statements are about expressing your needs and feelings directly, fostering genuine communication. They help your child understand your perspective better, whether you're addressing a concern or praising their actions. Together with Gail Smith, let’s explore the impact of "I" statements in family communication.

Build self confidence in your child. You can make a big difference. →

March 20, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Support, Self Esteem, Problem Solving, Personality, Parenting, Learning, Independence, Family

Empowering your child with self-confidence is like giving them the keys to steer their own life's journey. Dive into Gail Smith’s tips for fun and effective ways to nurture and boost your child’s belief in themselves.

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

March 12, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Communication, education, Family, Finding Help, Learning, Media, Parenting, school, Support, Technology, Screen time, Language, Language skills, Language development

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.

Parenting through uncertain times →

March 06, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Behaviour, Children, Education, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Learning, Media, Mental Support, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

In our fast-paced world, the internet and social media greatly influence how we see things. As a parent, navigating this can be tough. Check out Gail Smith's tips for creating a safe and supportive home environment for your child in this digital age.

The importance of helping your child develop a positive body image →

February 28, 2024 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, education, Emotions, Family, Gratitude, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem, Stress, teenager, Teen years

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.

Build resilience in your child →

February 21, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Responsibility, Self Esteem

Encourage your children to explore the world at their own pace, building resilience and happiness along the way. Read on to explore the strategies by Gail Smith, to help your child become more resilient!

Understanding difficult behaviour

February 14, 2024 by Gail Smith in Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Family, Finding Help, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving, Stress

Parenting can get tricky, especially when dealing with difficult behaviour. Check out Gail Smith’s suggestions on handling those challenging moments with your child.

Building confidence in your child →

February 14, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Mental Support, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Potential, Problem Solving, Responsibility

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!

The Magic of Creative Thinking →

February 14, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, arts, Children, Communication, creative, Education, Family, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Potential, Problem Solving, school

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!

Learning to be tolerant around your child →

February 07, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, school, Self Esteem, Values

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.

Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays

January 19, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Learning, relationship, School 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

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.

Have you ever heard of the imposter syndrome?

November 09, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Parenting, Self Esteem

Impostor Syndrome can isolate you from engaging with others. It makes you doubt your worthiness. Read on for some tips to stop these feelings in your children.