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A Principal's Perspective on Raising Happy Kids

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Be excited for your child as they attend school each day

October 03, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Memories, Parenting, school, Self Esteem

A school’s environment will have much to offer your child. This blog discusses the positive benefits you can expect from the school.

October 03, 2023 /Gail Smith /Source

Children, Parenting, parenting Tips, learning, School, socialising, Independence, responsibility, Emotions, selfesteem

Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Memories, Parenting, school, Self Esteem

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The Life giving Power of Politeness: Why Teaching Good Manners Boosts Your Child's Education!

September 06, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Values

Read about how politeness and manners are so important to implement in your child's upbringing.

September 06, 2023 /Gail Smith /Source

Children, Parenting, parenting Tips, polite, manners, Respect, behaviour, socialising, communication, Personality

Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Values

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Friendships are important in your child’s life

March 30, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship

Friendships are essential for a child’s development and social skills. Here are some things to consider when your children are creating friendships.

March 30, 2023 /Gail Smith /Source

friendship, Friends - Finding, socialising, Children, Emotion, Parenting, parenting Tips

Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship

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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