5 Simple Tips to Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong
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5 Simple Tips to Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong

The end of the school year can bring a mix of emotions for children, from saying goodbye to teachers and classmates to facing uncertainties about the year ahead. Supporting your child through this transition is key to easing their anxieties and helping them embrace the changes. Here are some simple strategies to create a positive closure to the school year and prepare for what's next.

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Good principles of parenting
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Good principles of parenting

The idea of being a perfect parent is a myth. Instead, Gail Smith shares some fundamental principles that can guide us through the ups and downs of parenting. These practices will help you navigate challenges and changes with greater confidence throughout your parenting journey.

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Helping your child improve in spelling
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Helping your child improve in spelling

Mastering spelling can be tricky for some kids, but with your early support, they'll become spelling superstars, communicating with confidence in their writing. Let Gail Smith guide you with some awesome tips to boost your child's spelling skills.

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Let’s find ways to help improve our children’s language skills
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Let’s find ways to help improve our children’s language skills

Did you know that the more time children spend in front of screens, the less they hear and practice language? This can impact their speaking, listening, writing, and comprehension skills. Explore these suggestions by Gill Smith to ensure your child gets plenty of exposure to develop good language skills.

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The importance of helping your child develop a positive body image
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The importance of helping your child develop a positive body image

In today's world, our children can face many challenges when it comes to body image. It's important to help them develop a positive view of themselves. Gail Smith explains why this is so crucial and offers tips on how you can support your child in this process.

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Helping your child learn to read
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Helping your child learn to read

When a child struggles with reading, it can really hold them back. Their confidence takes a hit, and they might start feeling like they're not as good as other kids. Discover some fun ways to teach reading with Gail Smith and help your child become a better reader!

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Be available to listen to your child at this early stage of the school year
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Be available to listen to your child at this early stage of the school year

When you listen well to your child you see your child more clearly. Explore the reasons for effective listening with Gail Smith, especially at this early stage of the school year.

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Help your child have a great start to the school year
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Help your child have a great start to the school year

Every child will encounter a mix of excitement and anxiety at the start of a new school year. Gail Smith shares tips on actions you can take to ease the pressure for your child and let them know you are navigating this journey together.

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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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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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Teaching good manners is a great life skill
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Teaching good manners is a great life skill

Here are 5 benefits of teaching children great manners.

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Navigating the Emotional Roller coaster: Supporting Parents with Children at School
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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.

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Strengthening a child’s interest and endurance with reading
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Strengthening a child’s interest and endurance with reading

It can be a fine line between pushing the child to read and gently setting the scene to help them. Reading is vital in a child’s development and learning. Here’s some tips to encourage reading at home.

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