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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Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Independence, Parenting, school, Starting School Gail Smith 16/2/23 Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Independence, Parenting, school, Starting School Gail Smith 16/2/23

10 strategies to get the best from school as the year begins

Here's 10 tips on how to listen and encourage your child through the normal processes of the school year.

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Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, school, Starting School Gail Smith 9/2/23 Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, school, Starting School Gail Smith 9/2/23

A few thoughts about what your child wants from school this year

The school year can be challenging. Here are some suggestions for parents to positively support their child throughout the school year.

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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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Children, Education, Parenting, Starting School, teacher Gail Smith 1/2/23 Children, Education, Parenting, Starting School, teacher Gail Smith 1/2/23

8 dos and don'ts as your child starts school

School starting back can be a challenging, uncertain time. Here’s a few important tips to help you and your child smoothly adjust into Term 1.

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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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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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Achievement, Children, Communication, creative, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 4/1/23 Achievement, Children, Communication, creative, Family, Parenting Gail Smith 4/1/23

The use of good language around our children

The use of great language is so important. Here are a few parenting suggestions to help expand your child’s vocabulary.

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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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Activity, Children, Education, Family, Independence, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls, tasks Gail Smith 28/12/22 Activity, Children, Education, Family, Independence, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls, tasks Gail Smith 28/12/22

Learning about being responsible

Responsibility is a part of our makeup and challenges us throughout life. Here are some parenting tips to positively introduce responsibility to your child.

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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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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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Children, Education, Emotions, Family, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith 8/12/22 Children, Education, Emotions, Family, Memories, Parenting Gail Smith 8/12/22

What to think about at this stage of the school year

This school year is coming to an end. Here are some parenting suggestions to prepare and positively embrace change with your child.

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