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Crazy ideas to lighten the load and make a child’s feeling of school a happy one
Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Laughter, Parenting Gail Smith 22/8/23 Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Laughter, Parenting Gail Smith 22/8/23

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

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

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Being a parent is a challenge but also an absolute joy
Appreciation, Communication, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith 22/8/23 Appreciation, Communication, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith 22/8/23

Being a parent is a challenge but also an absolute joy

Six great strategies to help parents see the enjoyable side of parenting.

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Simple suggestions to help build empathy and kindness in your child
Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Positive Behaviour, Values Gail Smith 15/8/23 Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Positive Behaviour, Values Gail Smith 15/8/23

Simple suggestions to help build empathy and kindness in your child

Read the blog to find out how to build empathy and compassion in your child.

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Time to remind yourself that being a parent is a wonderful experience
Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 1/8/23 Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 1/8/23

Time to remind yourself that being a parent is a wonderful experience

A reminder to cherish the wonders of being a parent.

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Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Children: Emphasising Emotional Care
Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 1/8/23 Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 1/8/23

Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Children: Emphasising Emotional Care

Parenting tips on how to emotionally care for and support your child to help nurture their emotional intelligence.

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Practical Ways to Nurture Learning: A Guide for Busy Parents
Appreciation, Children, Communication, Parenting, Problem Solving Gail Smith 18/7/23 Appreciation, Children, Communication, Parenting, Problem Solving Gail Smith 18/7/23

Practical Ways to Nurture Learning: A Guide for Busy Parents

Parenting can be demanding, including learning in your child's daily life doesn't have to be a struggle.

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Keeping perspective on what is important
Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Gratitude, Happiness, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith 27/6/23 Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Gratitude, Happiness, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith 27/6/23

Keeping perspective on what is important

Time goes so quickly with children, here are a few reminders to cherish the smaller moments.

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Now after Mother's Day what is there to celebrate?
Achievement, Appreciation, Behaviour, Emotions, Happiness, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax Gail Smith 19/5/23 Achievement, Appreciation, Behaviour, Emotions, Happiness, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax Gail Smith 19/5/23

Now after Mother's Day what is there to celebrate?

Here is some post-Mother’s Day positive reminders about motherhood.

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How to get the best from your child's teacher
Children, Communication, Education, Parenting, teacher, Appreciation Gail Smith 16/5/23 Children, Communication, Education, Parenting, teacher, Appreciation Gail Smith 16/5/23

How to get the best from your child's teacher

Read some suggestions on how you could plan a productive time with your child’s teacher.

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Be confident as a parent you have what it takes
Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Family, Gratitude, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 28/4/23 Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Family, Gratitude, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 28/4/23

Be confident as a parent you have what it takes

This blog shares a few parenting tips on feeling and growing confident in being the best parent possible.

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Start the year understanding ourselves better
Achievement, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Parenting Gail Smith 1/2/23 Achievement, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Parenting Gail Smith 1/2/23

Start the year understanding ourselves better

Parenting is always about helping our children, we often forget ourselves. Here are some ways that you can better yourself and be a role model for your child.

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Children can start thinking about bringing Christmas cheer to others
Appreciation, Children, Christmas, creative, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Parenting, School Holidays Gail Smith 21/12/22 Appreciation, Children, Christmas, creative, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Parenting, School Holidays Gail Smith 21/12/22

Children can start thinking about bringing Christmas cheer to others

Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, here are parenting tips that can help your child spread Christmas cheer.

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Slow down and gain more time. It makes for better parenting and personal growth
Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 15/12/22 Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Relax Gail Smith 15/12/22

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

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.

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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