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A Principal's Perspective on Raising Happy Kids

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Understanding Your Child’s Weekly Challenges at School And How You Can Help →

March 20, 2025 by Gail Smith in active listening, Activity, Children, Communication, Confidence, Emotions, Empowerment, Family, Friendship, Independence, Learning, Listening, Mental Support, Parenting, Problem Solving, Problems, Resilience, school, School involvement, Self Confidence, Sleep, Starting School, Stress, Support, Well being

As a parent, understanding what your child faces at school can help you provide meaningful support at home. Here’s a guide to some common challenges children encounter and simple actionable ways to help them thrive.

March 20, 2025 /Gail Smith

The Primary Years, gail smith, challenges, parenting Tips, School, school, Learning, social skills, friendship, expectations, Tiredness, Stress, Confidence, Independence

active listening, Activity, Children, Communication, Confidence, Emotions, Empowerment, Family, Friendship, Independence, Learning, Listening, Mental Support, Parenting, Problem Solving, Problems, Resilience, school, School involvement, Self Confidence, Sleep, Starting School, Stress, Support, Well being

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Teaching good manners is a great life skill

December 04, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Activity, Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, creative, Decision Making, education, Emotions, Experiences, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Personality, Problem Solving, Problems, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Here are 5 benefits of teaching children great manners.

December 04, 2023 /Gail Smith /Source

Confidence, self-esteem, respect, social skills, relationships, good manners, life skill

Appreciation, Activity, Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, creative, Decision Making, education, Emotions, Experiences, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Personality, Problem Solving, Problems, Raising Boys, Raising girls

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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