Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family Gail Smith 16/3/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family Gail Smith 16/3/23

Sibling matters really matter!

Sibling arguments can be challenging, here are some parenting strategies to ensure that navigation is as accurate and smooth as possible.

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Children, Communication, Emotions Gail Smith 9/3/23 Children, Communication, Emotions Gail Smith 9/3/23

Do you need to say everything? Is it best to leave some things unsaid?

As the saying goes, “some things are better left unsaid”. Here’s a few parenting tips that explains this topic in greater detail.

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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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Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Starting School Gail Smith 16/2/23 Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Starting School Gail Smith 16/2/23

Do you have plans for a fresh start in the brand new year?

What would you like to improve this year? Here are some ways that you and your child could add healthy habits into your daily life.

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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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Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Teen years, teenager Gail Smith 9/2/23 Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Teen years, teenager Gail Smith 9/2/23

Are you ready for your child becoming a teenager?

Raising a teenager can be difficult. Read some parenting tips on how to strengthen your relationship with your teenager.

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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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Children, Communication, Family, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 25/1/23 Children, Communication, Family, Raising Boys, Raising girls Gail Smith 25/1/23

How best to talk to your children

Communication is key. Here are some parenting tips for effectively communicating with your children.

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Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Positive Behaviour, Stress Gail Smith 18/1/23 Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Positive Behaviour, Stress Gail Smith 18/1/23

Dealing with a child’s fears

Here are some parenting suggestions to help children work through and potentially overcome their fears.

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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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Anxiety, Behaviour, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax, Worry Gail Smith 8/12/22 Anxiety, Behaviour, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax, Worry Gail Smith 8/12/22

Keeping the stress level down is a great asset as a parent

Stress is a natural part of life, especially when you're a parent. Here are a few ways to reduce your stress level for yourself and your child.

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