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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Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship Gail Smith 30/3/23 Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship Gail Smith 30/3/23

Friendships are important in your child’s life

Friendships are essential for a child’s development and social skills. Here are some things to consider when your children are creating friendships.

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Swearing is something we need to monitor in our children

Children will need to decipher what is acceptable language and what isn’t. In this blog, there are a few parenting tips to consider that can help children understand the importance of appropriate language.

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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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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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