Teach mindfulness to your child →

February 21, 2024 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Happiness, Gratitude, Mental Support, Parenting, relationship, Mindfulness, meditation

In our fast-paced world, it's great to teach our kids to slow down and enjoy the simple things. Check out Gail Smith’s suggestions on activities that help kids relax and appreciate the moment.

Building stronger relationships with your child →

January 31, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Anxiety, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, creative, Decision Making, Education, Experiences, Family, Friendship, Memories, Personality, Parenting, Sleep

Explore these simple suggestions with Gail Smith to enhance the task of building better relationships with your child. The Primary Years.

Make learning innovative and fun

January 12, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Communication, creative, education, Experiences, Memories

Show your children that all of life is a learning experience and that it is ongoing. Explore these 8 tips with Gail Smith to make learning innovative and fun.

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

January 05, 2024 by Gail Smith in Anxiety, Appreciation, Children, Discrimination, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem

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.

Prepare well for the new year →

January 05, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Children, Communication, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Appreciation, education

Beyond the holiday joys, discover exciting ways to usher in the new year with your family in a truly meaningful and memorable manner.

Christmas Home Decorations - Rituals And Happy Memories

December 16, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, creative, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Gratitude, Happiness, Friendship, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, School Holidays, school

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.

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

December 07, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Independence, Laughter

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.

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

December 06, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Anxiety, Activity, Achievement, Children, Communication, creative, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Finding Help, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving, Potential, Raising Boys, Raising girls, Stress, tasks, Worry, Values

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.

Teaching good manners is a great life skill

December 04, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Activity, Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, creative, Decision Making, education, Emotions, Experiences, Happiness, Laughter, Memories, Personality, Problem Solving, Problems, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Here are 5 benefits of teaching children great manners.

A happy child makes us all feel the joy of youth.

December 01, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Anxiety, Activity, Achievement, Communication, Experiences, Emotions, Friendship, Gratitude, Happiness, Memories, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Problems, Problem Solving, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Read on for 5 basic needs to help your child feel content.

Be a proactive parent

November 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Appreciation, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making

6 parenting tips to being a proactive parent to steer the ship before it hits rough waters.

Six important parenting practices with an upbeat approach

November 17, 2023 by Gail Smith in Appreciation, Behaviour, Achievement, Children, Independence, Mother, Negotiation, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, tasks

Read on for 6 parenting tips to be more positive by involving children, and lightening the idea of control and discipline.

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.

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.