Understanding difficult behaviour
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Understanding difficult behaviour

Parenting can get tricky, especially when dealing with difficult behaviour. Check out Gail Smith’s suggestions on handling those challenging moments with your child.

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Building confidence in your child
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Building confidence in your child

Based on her experience as a school principal, Gail Smith noticed something cool: kids who got to be independent seemed way happier and more confident. Check out why letting your child take their own steps is a smart move in parenting!

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The Magic of Creative Thinking
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The Magic of Creative Thinking

Creativity is about letting your imagination run wild! Discover how encouraging your child's creative side can lead to amazing benefits. Join Gail Smith as she dives into the world of creativity!

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Learning to be tolerant around your child
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Learning to be tolerant around your child

Gail Smith sheds light on the power of tolerance in shaping how our children perceive and treat us, as well as others. The Primary Years.

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Be available to listen to your child at this early stage of the school year
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Be available to listen to your child at this early stage of the school year

When you listen well to your child you see your child more clearly. Explore the reasons for effective listening with Gail Smith, especially at this early stage of the school year.

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Building stronger relationships with your child
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Building stronger relationships with your child

Explore these simple suggestions with Gail Smith to enhance the task of building better relationships with your child. The Primary Years.

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Help your child have a great start to the school year
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Help your child have a great start to the school year

Every child will encounter a mix of excitement and anxiety at the start of a new school year. Gail Smith shares tips on actions you can take to ease the pressure for your child and let them know you are navigating this journey together.

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Dealing with children's preschool jitters
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Dealing with children's preschool jitters

Heading back to school is an adventure, but we know it can bring butterflies for some! Gail Smith has awesome tips to help your family smoothly glide into the new school year. Let's make it an exciting journey together!"

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Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays
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Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays

Ever feel like school holidays are dragging, and the kids are a bit bored? Check out these cool ideas from Gail Smith to keep the children entertained and working together this summer. The Primary Years

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New year’s resolutions that are fun and enjoyable to do with your child
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New year’s resolutions that are fun and enjoyable to do with your child

Who really sets new year goals and sticks to them? Here are some fun suggestions by Gail Smith that may get you thinking about new ways to engage with your children throughout the year we have just commenced.

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The value of building independence in our children
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The value of building independence in our children

Start giving your child a sense of control. Build independence in them so they grow stronger. Discover with Gail Smith why encouraging your child's independence is a hallmark of good parenting.

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The value of spending time and having fun with your child
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The value of spending time and having fun with your child

With no expectation placed on you other than enjoying each other’s company, having fun with your child is all about finding quality time that is a such a precious and valuable way of building lasting and healthy relationships.

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Managing anger around children.
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Managing anger around children.

It’s a natural part of life to feel anger. We need to understand that a child can often misinterpret our anger and will often take on much of the blame when we have a meltdown. Managing our anger around children is the best way to ensure your feelings do not overpower your child. Our angry outbursts can sometimes lead them to shut down and to avoid being in our presence.

 Read on for some thoughts on how your anger can influence your child.

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

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.

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

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.

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