Let’s remind ourselves that as parents we are doing a great job
Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Experiences, Family, Finding Help, Happiness, Mindfulness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Role model, Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Well being, Values, Authenticity, Self-Esteem Gail Smith Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Experiences, Family, Finding Help, Happiness, Mindfulness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Role model, Self Confidence, Self Esteem, Well being, Values, Authenticity, Self-Esteem Gail Smith

Let’s remind ourselves that as parents we are doing a great job

Your words, deeds, and actions are powerful examples for your child, shaping their understanding of life. Never underestimate the impact you're having on your child. Parenting in an imperfect world comes with its ups and downs, and it can sometimes feel like your efforts aren't making a difference. Gail Smith shares some reflections to remind us that our efforts are making a difference, even if the impact isn't always visible.

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Helping our children to love reading
Activity, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Language, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Reading, Role Model, school, Screen time, Technology, Well being, Library Gail Smith Activity, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Language, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Reading, Role Model, school, Screen time, Technology, Well being, Library Gail Smith

Helping our children to love reading

Just as we need a balanced diet for our health, our children need a balance between books and other forms of entertainment. Explore these strategies to help your child develop a love for reading amidst the digital distractions.

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Ten Steps to more effective parenting
Children, Communication, Confidence, Education, Family, Happiness, Learning, Listening, Parenting, Self Confidence, Support, Values, Role model Gail Smith Children, Communication, Confidence, Education, Family, Happiness, Learning, Listening, Parenting, Self Confidence, Support, Values, Role model Gail Smith

Ten Steps to more effective parenting

Parenting isn’t about being perfect; it’s about doing your best, even when life throws challenges your way. Changing circumstances can sometimes make it feel like we’re falling short, but often, we’re doing better than we think. Gail Smith’s checklist is here to help you reflect on your parenting habits and recognize the great job you’re doing.

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The best way to influence your child is through modelling
Children, Communication, Education, Family, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, relationship, Support, Role Model Gail Smith Children, Communication, Education, Family, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, relationship, Support, Role Model Gail Smith

The best way to influence your child is through modelling

When you have a strong bond with your child, you can teach them important values in a positive way. Kids often copy adults they look up to. You have a big influence on your child's life, so it's important to lead by example. Gail Smith explains why being a good role model is the best way to guide your child.

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Beware the roadblocks to good communication with your child
Behaviour, Children, Communication, Counselling Tips, Education, Emotions, Mental Support, Mindfulness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Well being Gail Smith Behaviour, Children, Communication, Counselling Tips, Education, Emotions, Mental Support, Mindfulness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Well being Gail Smith

Beware the roadblocks to good communication with your child

Have you ever noticed that sometimes our kids seem to tune us out or react in unexpected ways? It might be because we unintentionally create barriers to good communication with them. Discover with Gail Smith some common roadblocks we might unknowingly set up, thinking we're doing what's best for them.

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Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Your Child
Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Confidence, Decision Making, Education, Family, Happiness, Independence, Parenting, Problem Solving, Positive Behaviour, Personality, Self Confidence, Support, Well being Gail Smith Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Confidence, Decision Making, Education, Family, Happiness, Independence, Parenting, Problem Solving, Positive Behaviour, Personality, Self Confidence, Support, Well being Gail Smith

Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Your Child

How do you encourage positivity and a belief in your child’s ability to be an achiever? Dive into the world of positivity and belief in your child's potential with Gail Smith, as she unveils the secrets to fostering a growth mindset in your child.

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Build self confidence in your child. You can make a big difference.
Children, Support, Self Esteem, Problem Solving, Personality, Parenting, Learning, Independence, Family Gail Smith Children, Support, Self Esteem, Problem Solving, Personality, Parenting, Learning, Independence, Family Gail Smith

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

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.

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Let’s find ways to help improve our children’s language skills
Activity, Communication, education, Family, Finding Help, Learning, Media, Parenting, school, Support, Technology, Screen time, Language, Language skills, Language development Gail Smith Activity, Communication, education, Family, Finding Help, Learning, Media, Parenting, school, Support, Technology, Screen time, Language, Language skills, Language development Gail Smith

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
Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving, relationship, Values, Support Gail Smith Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving, relationship, Values, Support Gail Smith

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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Build resilience in your child
Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Responsibility, Self Esteem Gail Smith Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Responsibility, Self Esteem Gail Smith

Build resilience in your child

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!

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