The art of bringing happiness to your child
Children, Family, Experiences, Emotions, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith Children, Family, Experiences, Emotions, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith

The art of bringing happiness to your child

A happy child is one that feels secure and has strong supports around them that intelligently allow the child to grow in an environment that is open, engaging and inclusive. As parents we try our best and the human side of us sometimes fails to hit the right mark. Here’s some tips to help bring happiness to your child - sometimes, in these stressful days, it’s important to help build a child’s level of happiness.

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A laugh a day can keep the blues at bay.
Children, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting, Mother, Father Gail Smith Children, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting, Mother, Father Gail Smith

A laugh a day can keep the blues at bay.

In all my time as a teacher and Principal, I always felt that classrooms filled with humour were happier and more enlivened spaces in which children could work and learn. ‘ Always find a reason to laugh. It may not add years to your life but will surely add life to your years.’ Anon.

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The last breath of our summer holidays - let it linger longer.
Children, Communication, Family, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith Children, Communication, Family, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith

The last breath of our summer holidays - let it linger longer.

As we enter the last phase of our summer holidays, I imagine there are many thoughts going through our minds about starting up again in 2022. What will this look like we wonder? How can I give hope and joy to my children when there is still so much around that is a cause of anxiety? Read on for some tips to consider. Gail Smith, Author, The Primary Years.

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