Celebrate your efforts as the first educators of your child

October 10, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Reflect on how you impact your child as the first and primary educator. The following blog discusses how you make all the difference.

Be excited for your child as they attend school each day

October 03, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Appreciation, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Friendship, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Memories, Parenting, school, Self Esteem

A school’s environment will have much to offer your child. This blog discusses the positive benefits you can expect from the school.

Crazy ideas to lighten the load and make a child’s feeling of school a happy one

August 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Laughter, Parenting

Read the following blog for fun ideas that can brighten the week for everyone.

Being a parent is a challenge but also an absolute joy

August 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Communication, Emotions, Family, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting

Six great strategies to help parents see the enjoyable side of parenting.

Simple suggestions to help build empathy and kindness in your child

August 15, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Positive Behaviour, Values

Read the blog to find out how to build empathy and compassion in your child.

Time to remind yourself that being a parent is a wonderful experience

August 01, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

A reminder to cherish the wonders of being a parent.

Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Children: Emphasising Emotional Care

August 01, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

Parenting tips on how to emotionally care for and support your child to help nurture their emotional intelligence.

Practical Ways to Nurture Learning: A Guide for Busy Parents

July 18, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Children, Communication, Parenting, Problem Solving

Parenting can be demanding, including learning in your child's daily life doesn't have to be a struggle.

Keeping perspective on what is important

June 27, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Children, Communication, Emotions, Gratitude, Happiness, Memories, Parenting

Time goes so quickly with children, here are a few reminders to cherish the smaller moments.

Now after Mother's Day what is there to celebrate?

May 19, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Appreciation, Behaviour, Emotions, Happiness, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax

Here is some post-Mother’s Day positive reminders about motherhood.

How to get the best from your child's teacher

May 16, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Education, Parenting, teacher, Appreciation

Read some suggestions on how you could plan a productive time with your child’s teacher.

Be confident as a parent you have what it takes

April 28, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Family, Gratitude, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

This blog shares a few parenting tips on feeling and growing confident in being the best parent possible.

Start the year understanding ourselves better

February 01, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Emotions, Parenting

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.

Children can start thinking about bringing Christmas cheer to others

December 21, 2022 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Children, Christmas, creative, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Parenting, School Holidays

Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, here are parenting tips that can help your child spread Christmas cheer.

Slow down and gain more time. It makes for better parenting and personal growth

December 15, 2022 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Children, Emotions, Parenting, Relax

Life is always busy, especially during the Christmas and holiday season. This blog shares a reminder to parents to slow down and spend time with your child.