Dealing with children's preschool jitters
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Dealing with children's preschool jitters

Heading back to school is an adventure, but we know it can bring butterflies for some! Gail Smith has awesome tips to help your family smoothly glide into the new school year. Let's make it an exciting journey together!"

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Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays
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Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays

Ever feel like school holidays are dragging, and the kids are a bit bored? Check out these cool ideas from Gail Smith to keep the children entertained and working together this summer. The Primary Years

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New year’s resolutions that are fun and enjoyable to do with your child
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New year’s resolutions that are fun and enjoyable to do with your child

Who really sets new year goals and sticks to them? Here are some fun suggestions by Gail Smith that may get you thinking about new ways to engage with your children throughout the year we have just commenced.

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The value of building independence in our children
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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.

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Nurturing Your Child's Well-Being: A Guide for Parents to Cultivate Hope and Resilience
Anxiety, Appreciation, Children, Discrimination, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem Gail Smith Anxiety, Appreciation, Children, Discrimination, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem Gail Smith

Nurturing Your Child's Well-Being: A Guide for Parents to Cultivate Hope and Resilience

With the challenges children face today, from academic pressures to social media’s influence, fostering their mental and emotional health has never been more important. Read on for some strategies and insights to help you in this enriching yet challenging endeavour.

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The value of spending time and having fun with your child
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The value of spending time and having fun with your child

With no expectation placed on you other than enjoying each other’s company, having fun with your child is all about finding quality time that is a such a precious and valuable way of building lasting and healthy relationships.

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Enjoyable reasons to rest and celebrate family after Christmas:
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Enjoyable reasons to rest and celebrate family after Christmas:

After a bustling year and festive celebrations, now it’s time to savour the leisurely days of summer with your family. Read on for inspiring ideas to enrich those family experiences.

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Christmas Home Decorations - Rituals And Happy Memories
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Christmas Home Decorations - Rituals And Happy Memories

The home environment takes on a special magic for your child. Here are some thoughts about how your efforts in decorating for Christmas can have long-term value and memory-making moments for your children.

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Managing anger around children.
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Managing anger around children.

It’s a natural part of life to feel anger. We need to understand that a child can often misinterpret our anger and will often take on much of the blame when we have a meltdown. Managing our anger around children is the best way to ensure your feelings do not overpower your child. Our angry outbursts can sometimes lead them to shut down and to avoid being in our presence.

 Read on for some thoughts on how your anger can influence your child.

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Be a little on the wild side and explore adventure with your child
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Be a little on the wild side and explore adventure with your child

Don't underestimate that what you expose your children to can have a fantastic impact on their intellectual and emotional growth. Read here to consider ideas and examples of how you can make a to your child’s life by being open to many ideas.

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 Teach your child to have a go and to be a risk taker
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 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.

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