Achievement, Activity, Children, creative, Experiences, Emotions, Happiness, Independence, Laughter, Learning Gail Smith 3/1/24 Achievement, Activity, Children, creative, Experiences, Emotions, Happiness, Independence, Laughter, Learning Gail Smith 3/1/24

Encourage creativity in our children

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

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Activity, Appreciation, creative, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Friendship, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, School Holidays, school Gail Smith 16/12/23 Activity, Appreciation, creative, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Friendship, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, School Holidays, school Gail Smith 16/12/23

Christmas Home Decorations - Rituals And Happy Memories

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.

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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

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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Teaching good manners is a great life skill

Here are 5 benefits of teaching children great manners.

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

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

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Helping your child with bullying matters

Is your child facing a bully at school or in other social settings? Read on for some sound strategies.

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Helping your child develop strong emotional intelligence

Here are various simple ways we can help build emotional intelligence in our children.

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Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 10/10/23 Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 10/10/23

Being authentic and honest with your child is the best way forward

Here are six reasons and examples of what honesty and authenticity look like in parenting.

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Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 10/10/23 Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 10/10/23

Celebrate your efforts as the first educators of your child

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

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Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Memories, Parenting, school, Self Esteem Gail Smith 3/10/23 Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Memories, Parenting, school, Self Esteem Gail Smith 3/10/23

Be excited for your child as they attend school each day

A school’s environment will have much to offer your child. This blog discusses the positive benefits you can expect from the school.

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Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 3/10/23 Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 3/10/23

Your child needs your patience as they progress through school

Patience is a vital virtue for parents with children in school, this blog states the reasons why.

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Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Education, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Parenting Gail Smith 3/10/23 Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Education, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Parenting Gail Smith 3/10/23

Supporting your child’s individual learning style

This blog provides several reasons why supporting your child’s individual style will accelerate their learning.

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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 22/9/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Parenting, Positive Behaviour Gail Smith 22/9/23

Managing our anger around our children

Here are some positive reasons why managing anger well benefits relationships with your child.

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What really makes a great school

We all want the best for our child's education. Here are some suggestions on what makes a great school.

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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Values Gail Smith 6/9/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Values Gail Smith 6/9/23

The Life giving Power of Politeness: Why Teaching Good Manners Boosts Your Child's Education!

Read about how politeness and manners are so important to implement in your child's upbringing.

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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

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

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

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Children, Communication, education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving, school, Stress Gail Smith 8/8/23 Children, Communication, education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving, school, Stress Gail Smith 8/8/23

Navigating the Emotional Roller coaster: Supporting Parents with Children at School

For some children, school can be challenging on many different levels. This blog aims to provide emotional support and practical strategies for parents to navigate the ups and downs of their children's school lives.

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