Finding balance between structured activities and long summer holidays

January 19, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Education, Family, Experiences, Happiness, Learning, relationship, School Holidays

Ever feel like school holidays are dragging, and the kids are a bit bored? Check out these cool ideas from Gail Smith to keep the children entertained and working together this summer. 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.

The value of building independence in our children →

January 12, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Education, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving

Start giving your child a sense of control. Build independence in them so they grow stronger. Discover with Gail Smith why encouraging your child's independence is a hallmark of good parenting.

Listening to your children is incredibly important for several reasons →

January 10, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, education, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Self Esteem

Talk less, listen more next time when you are having a conversation with your children. Consider the following reasons why active listening is so important by Gail Smith.

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.

The value of spending time and having fun with your child →

January 03, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Children, Communication, Experiences, Family, Laughter, Memories, Positive Behaviour, Values

With no expectation placed on you other than enjoying each other’s company, having fun with your child is all about finding quality time that is a such a precious and valuable way of building lasting and healthy relationships.

Speaking well to children

January 03, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, education, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Self Esteem

What we say and how we say it has such an impact on our child. Consider the following thoughts about the positive impact speaking well has on your child.

Encourage creativity in our children →

January 03, 2024 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Children, creative, Experiences, Emotions, Happiness, Independence, Laughter, Learning

Creativity is intelligence having fun. Read on to see how creativity can be a major driving force of learning for your child.

Enjoyable reasons to rest and celebrate family after Christmas:

January 03, 2024 by Gail Smith in Children, Christmas, Education, Family, Gratitude, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Relax, school, School Holidays

After a bustling year and festive celebrations, now it’s time to savour the leisurely days of summer with your family. Read on for inspiring ideas to enrich those family experiences.

Let’s bring the warmth of Christmas into our family

December 20, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Christmas, Family, Parenting

Keep the Christmas spirit alive in the family. Explore unique ideas within these reflections to find out how.

Worthwhile thoughts to give our children as we approach Christmas.

December 08, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Christmas, Parenting

It’s essential and memory-making to create family traditions at Christmas and focus on what matters.

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.

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.

Managing anger in children

December 06, 2023 by Gail Smith in Anxiety, Children, Communication, Confrontation, Experiences, Happiness, Personality

It’s natural for children to feel angry on occasion. Here are some tips to help manage this.

A few good tips when managing your child.

December 05, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Father, Mother, Positive Behaviour, Parenting

We are all learning how to parent daily. It keeps evolving as new experiences come our way. Nothing is constant as our children develop and change over the years. Read on for some reflections on what works well when engaging with your child.