Encourage creativity in our children →

January 03, 2024 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Children, creative, Experiences, Emotions, Happiness, Independence, Laughter, Learning

Creativity is intelligence having fun. Read on to see how creativity can be a major driving force of learning for your child.

Christmas Home Decorations - Rituals And Happy Memories

December 16, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, creative, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Friendship, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, School Holidays, school

The home environment takes on a special magic for your child. Here are some thoughts about how your efforts in decorating for Christmas can have long-term value and memory-making moments for your children.

Be a little on the wild side and explore adventure with your child

December 07, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Independence, Laughter

Don't underestimate that what you expose your children to can have a fantastic impact on their intellectual and emotional growth. Read here to consider ideas and examples of how you can make a to your child’s life by being open to many ideas.

Teach your child to have a go and to be a risk taker

December 06, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Anxiety, Activity, Achievement, Children, Communication, creative, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Finding Help, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving, Potential, Raising Boys, Raising girls, Stress, tasks, Worry, Values

I know it’s hard if there are risks, but, teach your child to have a go and to be a risk-taker. Read on for some advantages of this.

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.

A happy child makes us all feel the joy of youth.

December 01, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Anxiety, Activity, Achievement, Communication, Experiences, Emotions, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Memories, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Problems, Problem Solving, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Read on for 5 basic needs to help your child feel content.

Be a proactive parent

November 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making

6 parenting tips to being a proactive parent to steer the ship before it hits rough waters.

Six mini moments of joy and care to your child

October 17, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Communication, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Learning, Memories, Parenting

Six ideas for giving mini moments of support and encouragement to your child.

Celebrate your efforts as the first educators of your child

October 10, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Reflect on how you impact your child as the first and primary educator. The following blog discusses how you make all the difference.

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.

The fun of joint projects with your child

September 25, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Children, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Learning, Parenting

Activities are a great way to spend time together, showing you are keen to build a strong relationship with your child. Read this blog for some fun activity suggestions.

Teach your child about life from outside the classroom

September 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Children, creative, Education, Experiences, Learning, Parenting

Teaching children about learning beyond the classroom is essential for their overall development. Here are 8 simple steps for parents to assist their children in learning outside of school.

Seven ideas to help your child with homework

September 15, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Children, Education, Laughter, Learning, Parenting

Here are 7 creative ideas to make the task of homework meaningful and enjoyable.

Six great ideas that parents can use to build their child's interest in learning:

September 15, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Children, Education, Experiences, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving, school

Here are six great ideas that parents can use to build their child's interest in learning.

Crazy ideas to lighten the load and make a child’s feeling of school a happy one

August 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Laughter, Parenting

Read the following blog for fun ideas that can brighten the week for everyone.

Tips for busy parents who need to keep in touch with the school

August 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Children, Communication, Education, Parenting, school

This blog aims to help busy parents foster a strong connection with their child's school and education.

Think about cultivating good habits

May 02, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Behaviour, Family, Positive Behaviour, Communication, Learning

This blog is all about conditioning your children to savour and value good habits to use in life.

Learn to have some fun

January 12, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Father, Happiness, Laughter, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Laughter and fun are the key ingredients for a happy, healthy life. Read more for some ways you and your child can have fun!

Learning about being responsible

December 28, 2022 by Gail Smith in Activity, Children, Education, Family, Independence, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls, tasks

Responsibility is a part of our makeup and challenges us throughout life. Here are some parenting tips to positively introduce responsibility to your child.

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

December 15, 2022 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Relax

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.