Understanding difficult behaviour

February 14, 2024 by Gail Smith in Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Emotions, Family, Finding Help, Learning, Parenting, Problem Solving, Stress

Parenting can get tricky, especially when dealing with difficult behaviour. Check out Gail Smith’s suggestions on handling those challenging moments with your child.

Building confidence in your child →

February 14, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Decision Making, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Independence, Learning, Mental Support, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Potential, Problem Solving, Responsibility

Based on her experience as a school principal, Gail Smith noticed something cool: kids who got to be independent seemed way happier and more confident. Check out why letting your child take their own steps is a smart move in parenting!

Learning to be tolerant around your child →

February 07, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, school, Self Esteem, Values

Gail Smith sheds light on the power of tolerance in shaping how our children perceive and treat us, as well as others. The Primary Years.

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

February 07, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, education, Experiences, Emotions, Family, Parenting, relationship, Safety, school, Starting School

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.

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.

Think about having one-on-one time with your children →

January 17, 2024 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, relationship, Self Esteem

Dive into profound insights with Gail Smith, exploring the meaningful value of dedicating one-on-one time with each of your children.

Managing anger around children.

December 07, 2023 by Gail Smith in Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Learning, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Stress, Worry, Father

It’s a natural part of life to feel anger. We need to understand that a child can often misinterpret our anger and will often take on much of the blame when we have a meltdown. Managing our anger around children is the best way to ensure your feelings do not overpower your child. Our angry outbursts can sometimes lead them to shut down and to avoid being in our presence.

Read on for some thoughts on how your anger can influence your child.

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.

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.

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.

Careful about jumping to conclusions →

November 04, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Parenting

We all tend to jump to conclusions from time to time. I believe it is part of our mental defence against getting hurt in any way. When we do this in front of our children, we teach them that a quick reaction is the best and most likely accurate response, which we know often is not. Read on for some tips to help us to stop jumping to conclusions and teaching our kids by example some better options.

Helping your child develop strong emotional intelligence

October 17, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

Here are various simple ways we can help build emotional intelligence in our children.

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.

Your child needs your patience as they progress through school

October 03, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Experiences, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

Patience is a vital virtue for parents with children in school, this blog states the reasons why.

Supporting your child’s individual learning style

October 03, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Education, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Parenting

This blog provides several reasons why supporting your child’s individual style will accelerate their learning.

Managing our anger around our children

September 22, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Parenting, Positive Behaviour

Here are some positive reasons why managing anger well benefits relationships with your child.

The Life giving Power of Politeness: Why Teaching Good Manners Boosts Your Child's Education!

September 06, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Personality, Positive Behaviour, Values

Read about how politeness and manners are so important to implement in your child's upbringing.

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.

Supporting our Upper Primary Students: Encouraging Growth and Independence

August 01, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Family, Independence, Parenting

Raising teenagers can be a challenge, here are some tips on how to encourage growth and independence.