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Using our language well
Behaviour, Children, Communication, Learning, Parenting, Values Gail Smith 14/4/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Learning, Parenting, Values Gail Smith 14/4/23

Using our language well

The use of good language is critical to a child’s communication development. Learn about how effective language can make a difference for your child.

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The use of good language around our children
Achievement, Children, Communication, creative, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 4/1/23 Achievement, Children, Communication, creative, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 4/1/23

The use of good language around our children

The use of great language is so important. Here are a few parenting suggestions to help expand your child’s vocabulary.

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The words we choose to use.
Children, Communication, Confrontation, Emotions, Father, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 19/6/22 Children, Communication, Confrontation, Emotions, Father, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 19/6/22

The words we choose to use.

How we speak to our children is long-lasting. Read here for some thoughts on how to manage ourselves in using effective communication with children.

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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem Gail Smith 30/8/21 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem Gail Smith 30/8/21

Take care with the word we use. Remember sticks and stones can break those bones!

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Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, education, Father, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving, Problems, Self Esteem, Values, Worry Gail Smith 14/8/21 Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, education, Father, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving, Problems, Self Esteem, Values, Worry Gail Smith 14/8/21

Dealing with the put downs

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Behaviour, carer, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Father, Learning, Mother, Parenting Gail Smith 28/7/21 Behaviour, carer, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Father, Learning, Mother, Parenting Gail Smith 28/7/21

Take care with words spoken

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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