Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, school, tasks Gail Smith 9/5/23 Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, school, tasks Gail Smith 9/5/23

What about our so-called underachievers?

Here are some reflections to help your child if they feel they are underachieving:

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Activity, Behaviour, Family, Positive Behaviour, Communication, Learning Gail Smith 2/5/23 Activity, Behaviour, Family, Positive Behaviour, Communication, Learning Gail Smith 2/5/23

Think about cultivating good habits

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

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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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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Experiences, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, school, Starting School, teacher Gail Smith 21/4/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Experiences, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, school, Starting School, teacher Gail Smith 21/4/23

Parent involvement reaps all the benefits

As a parent, it is crucial to be involved in your child’s schooling and learning. Here are some outcomes when you show interest in your child’s schooling.

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Behaviour, Children, Decision Making, Education, Learning, Parenting, school, Starting School Gail Smith 21/4/23 Behaviour, Children, Decision Making, Education, Learning, Parenting, school, Starting School Gail Smith 21/4/23

At what age should a child start at school?

The question of what age to start school has always been tough and debatable. Here are some thoughts about the suitability of school for your child.

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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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Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Finding Help, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problems, Relax, Stress, Worry Gail Smith 3/4/23 Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Finding Help, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problems, Relax, Stress, Worry Gail Smith 3/4/23

Do you ever feel like you have hit rock bottom as a parent?

Everyone experiences moments like these as a parent. Here are a few tips to keep positive and that making mistakes is all part of parenting.

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Behaviour, Children, Decision Making, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving Gail Smith 23/3/23 Behaviour, Children, Decision Making, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving Gail Smith 23/3/23

Teach our children to be flexible and with this, determination

This blog discusses parenting tips on how to combine flexibility with the importance of being determined.

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Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Parenting Gail Smith 23/3/23 Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Parenting Gail Smith 23/3/23

Watch out for the impostor syndrome that can creep up slowly

Impostor syndrome is commonly seen in adults and children. Here are a few parenting tips that can assist you to reduce your child’s feelings of insecurity.

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Achievement, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Behaviour Gail Smith 16/3/23 Achievement, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Behaviour Gail Smith 16/3/23

Keep an eye out for perfectionism

Here’s some parenting tips to encourage your child to believe in themselves and their successes.

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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family Gail Smith 16/3/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family Gail Smith 16/3/23

Sibling matters really matter!

Sibling arguments can be challenging, here are some parenting strategies to ensure that navigation is as accurate and smooth as possible.

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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Starting School Gail Smith 16/2/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Starting School Gail Smith 16/2/23

Do you have plans for a fresh start in the brand new year?

What would you like to improve this year? Here are some ways that you and your child could add healthy habits into your daily life.

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Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Teen years, teenager Gail Smith 9/2/23 Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Teen years, teenager Gail Smith 9/2/23

Are you ready for your child becoming a teenager?

Raising a teenager can be difficult. Read some parenting tips on how to strengthen your relationship with your teenager.

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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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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Parenting, Stress, Trauma, Worry Gail Smith 25/1/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Parenting, Stress, Trauma, Worry Gail Smith 25/1/23

Is bullying an issue for your child?

Bullying is a serious issue. Here's a few parenting tips on how to keep focused of the issue of bullying.

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Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Positive Behaviour, Stress Gail Smith 18/1/23 Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Positive Behaviour, Stress Gail Smith 18/1/23

Dealing with a child’s fears

Here are some parenting suggestions to help children work through and potentially overcome their fears.

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Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Father, Happiness, Laughter, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 12/1/23 Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Father, Happiness, Laughter, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 12/1/23

Learn to have some fun

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

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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 11/1/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 11/1/23

Are you prepared to change your opinions?

An open-minded parent is so liberating for a child, especially when the world is always changing. This article explains the importance of opinions and how changing them can be for good reason.

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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 4/1/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 4/1/23

Getting back on track after a damage to the relationship with your child

Here are some parenting tips for getting back on track after damage to the relationship with your child.

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Anxiety, Behaviour, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax, Worry Gail Smith 8/12/22 Anxiety, Behaviour, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax, Worry Gail Smith 8/12/22

Keeping the stress level down is a great asset as a parent

Stress is a natural part of life, especially when you're a parent. Here are a few ways to reduce your stress level for yourself and your child.

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