The Primary Years

A Principal's Perspective on Raising Happy Kids

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It’s all in the effort with Parenting →

February 26, 2025 by Gail Smith in Authenticity, Children, Confidence, Education, Experiences, Family, Parenting, Perseverance, Positive Behaviour, Resilience, school, Support, Well being, Work life balance

Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need an authentic one. The love, dedication, and effort you pour into each day mean far more than striving to get everything right.

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February 26, 2025 /Gail Smith
The Primary Years, Gill Smith, Parenting, Resilience, Authenticity, perfection, Children, raising children, family
Authenticity, Children, Confidence, Education, Experiences, Family, Parenting, Perseverance, Positive Behaviour, Resilience, school, Support, Well being, Work life balance
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Being authentic and honest with your child is the best way forward

October 10, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Here are six reasons and examples of what honesty and authenticity look like in parenting.

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October 10, 2023 /Gail Smith /Source
Children, Parenting, parenting Tips, Emotions, Honesty, Authenticity, Trust, communication, values, conflict
Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls
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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