How to Help Your Child Keep Friends: Simple Tips for Parents
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How to Help Your Child Keep Friends: Simple Tips for Parents

Friendships are a big part of growing up. They help kids feel happy, supported, and confident. But keeping friends takes effort, and it’s not always easy. With a little guidance from you, your child can learn how to build lasting friendships and navigate social ups and downs.

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Letting Go a Little: Why Gradual Independence Matters for Your Child’s Growth
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Letting Go a Little: Why Gradual Independence Matters for Your Child’s Growth

Letting go a little doesn't mean stepping back; it means stepping alongside. Gail Smith shares how allowing our children to try, stumble, and learn with our support (not control) builds the confidence and independence they need to grow.

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Enjoyable reasons to rest and celebrate family after Christmas:
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Enjoyable reasons to rest and celebrate family after Christmas:

After a bustling year and festive celebrations, now it’s time to savour the leisurely days of summer with your family. Read on for inspiring ideas to enrich those family experiences.

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Tiredness can be a killer at times
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Tiredness can be a killer at times

This blog provides helpful parenting tips when tiredness is affecting parent and child communication, read more.

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