Supporting your child with homework and developing good study habits
Keep yourself optimistic when your child brings homework to complete. Discover with Gail Smith why supporting your children's efforts and valuing extended learning at home is crucial. Be a pillar of support for your child's educational journey!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Teaching good manners is a great life skill
Here are 5 benefits of teaching children great manners.
A happy child makes us all feel the joy of youth.
Read on for 5 basic needs to help your child feel content.
Six great ideas that parents can use to build their child's interest in learning:
Here are six great ideas that parents can use to build their child's interest in learning.
Children All Learn Differently: Embrace Their Unique Learning Journey
Here are some enjoyable and easy-to-implement ideas to support your child's individual learning journey.
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.
How many battles do you need to win?
This blog discusses the theme of picking your battles with your children wisely.
Practical Ways to Nurture Learning: A Guide for Busy Parents
Parenting can be demanding, including learning in your child's daily life doesn't have to be a struggle.
Can we control everything?
This article discusses controlling a little less and supporting a little more of your child’s sense of personal freedom.
Poor behaviour can get you down - 9 ways to better manage
Here are nine tips to better respond when poor behaviour interferes with you and your child’s relationship.
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.
Choose your battles. That’s the best win.
When raising a child, it is important you pick your battles wisely. Read some parenting tips you may find helpful in these situations.
How to motivate your child to learn
Motivating your child to learn can be quite challenging, here’s a few parenting tips on how to keep your child motivated to learn inside and outside of the classroom.
Children who find school a struggle
Many children have times when they feel they are struggling not just with school but also with friends, home issues, siblings, etc. Children can and do have down times. If your child is struggling, read here for some tips.
Just going with the flow could be the best option
Go with the flow! If we remain rigid in how we organise our lives, we will only experience disappointment and this will add to diminishing your mental health.