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A Principal's Perspective on Raising Happy Kids

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How To Keep Your Anger Under Control Around Children →

July 24, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Confrontation, Education, Emotional Intelligence, Family, Learning, Mental Support, Parenting, relationship, Well being

Feeling angry from time to time is natural, especially when tired or overwhelmed, but frequent displays of anger can significantly impact children. Intermittent anger can confuse and distress them, often causing them to withdraw. Gail Smith shares useful strategies to help you manage your anger.

July 24, 2024 /Gail Smith

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Managing anger in children

December 06, 2023 by Gail Smith in Anxiety, Children, Communication, Confrontation, Experiences, Happiness, Personality

It’s natural for children to feel angry on occasion. Here are some tips to help manage this.

December 06, 2023 /Gail Smith /Source

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Choose your battles. That’s the best win.

November 10, 2022 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Confrontation, Councelling Techniques, Counselling Tips, Education, Emotions, Family, Father, Learning, Mother, Parenting, Problem Solving, Raising Boys, Raising girls

When raising a child, it is important you pick your battles wisely. Read some parenting tips you may find helpful in these situations.

November 10, 2022 /Gail Smith /Source

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The words we choose to use.

June 19, 2022 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Confrontation, Emotions, Father, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

How we speak to our children is long-lasting. Read here for some thoughts on how to manage ourselves in using effective communication with children.

June 19, 2022 /Gail Smith /Source

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Consider avoiding confrontation where possible.

March 09, 2022 by Gail Smith in Children, Family, Father, Mother, Negotiation, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Confrontation

As children grow older, you may find it better to avoid confrontations and find different ways to amend the situation. This is easier said than done sometimes. Here is some advice from Gail Smith, The Primary Years.

March 09, 2022 /Gail Smith /Source

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Children, Family, Father, Mother, Negotiation, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Confrontation

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You have produced a book that contains specific ways in helping young children, families, teachers, and others toward the goal of raising happy children.
I find it a reminder for adults to take a look at ourselves and revue the lessons we may have forgotten in the turmoil of living.
Wise and well done, Gail.
Nadine M