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Slow down and gain more time. It makes for better parenting and personal growth
Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 15/12/22 Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 15/12/22

Slow down and gain more time. It makes for better parenting and personal growth

Life is always busy, especially during the Christmas and holiday season. This blog shares a reminder to parents to slow down and spend time with your child.

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Let’s talk about some advantages of boredom
Children, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 20/8/22 Children, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 20/8/22

Let’s talk about some advantages of boredom

If we use boredom as a wind-down time, a time for just letting thoughts fly around, we will be surprised at the creative thinking that goes on in our head. We can reflect on matters that perhaps we have not thought of for a while. It's our role as parents to help our children see the benefits of boredom.

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Anxiety, Emotions, Relax, Worry, carer Gail Smith 21/10/20 Anxiety, Emotions, Relax, Worry, carer Gail Smith 21/10/20

Don’t forget: You the career need nurture.

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Children, Family, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 28/11/19 Children, Family, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 28/11/19

What’s wrong with a little downtime in our life?

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Family, Parenting Julie Merrett 22/8/18 Family, Parenting Julie Merrett 22/8/18

Capture the moment and savour the experience.

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Negotiation, Activity Gail Smith 11/7/18 Negotiation, Activity Gail Smith 11/7/18

Survival as a parent.

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Activity Gail Smith 3/7/18 Activity Gail Smith 3/7/18

The importance of quiet time.

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Counselling Tips, Behaviour, Councelling Techniques Gail Smith 19/3/18 Counselling Tips, Behaviour, Councelling Techniques Gail Smith 19/3/18

Have you ever just sat and played with sand?

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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