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.

Poor behaviour can get you down - 9 ways to better manage

May 16, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Problem Solving, Problems

Here are nine tips to better respond when poor behaviour interferes with you and your child’s relationship.

What about our so-called underachievers?

May 09, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, school, tasks

Here are some reflections to help your child if they feel they are underachieving:

Think about cultivating good habits

May 02, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Behaviour, Family, Positive Behaviour, Communication, Learning

This blog is all about conditioning your children to savour and value good habits to use in life.

9 ideas to get the term off to a good start

April 28, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Family, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, school

Here are 9 parenting ideas that can help kick the term off to a good start.

Parent involvement reaps all the benefits

April 21, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Education, Experiences, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, school, Starting School, teacher

As a parent, it is crucial to be involved in your child’s schooling and learning. Here are some outcomes when you show interest in your child’s schooling.

Using our language well

April 14, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Learning, Parenting, Values

The use of good language is critical to a child’s communication development. Learn about how effective language can make a difference for your child.

Friendships are important in your child’s life

March 30, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Emotions, Friendship

Friendships are essential for a child’s development and social skills. Here are some things to consider when your children are creating friendships.

Swearing is something we need to monitor in our children

March 30, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Emotions

Children will need to decipher what is acceptable language and what isn’t. In this blog, there are a few parenting tips to consider that can help children understand the importance of appropriate language.

Watch out for the impostor syndrome that can creep up slowly

March 23, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Parenting

Impostor syndrome is commonly seen in adults and children. Here are a few parenting tips that can assist you to reduce your child’s feelings of insecurity.

Sibling matters really matter!

March 16, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Experiences, Family

Sibling arguments can be challenging, here are some parenting strategies to ensure that navigation is as accurate and smooth as possible.

Do you need to say everything? Is it best to leave some things unsaid?

March 09, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Emotions

As the saying goes, “some things are better left unsaid”. Here’s a few parenting tips that explains this topic in greater detail.

10 strategies to get the best from school as the year begins

February 16, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Independence, Parenting, school, Starting School

Here's 10 tips on how to listen and encourage your child through the normal processes of the school year.

Do you have plans for a fresh start in the brand new year?

February 16, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Independence, Learning, Starting School

What would you like to improve this year? Here are some ways that you and your child could add healthy habits into your daily life.

A few thoughts about what your child wants from school this year

February 09, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Education, Emotions, Family, Independence, Learning, Parenting, school, Starting School

The school year can be challenging. Here are some suggestions for parents to positively support their child throughout the school year.

Are you ready for your child becoming a teenager?

February 09, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Communication, Emotions, Teen years, teenager

Raising a teenager can be difficult. Read some parenting tips on how to strengthen your relationship with your teenager.

Is bullying an issue for your child?

January 25, 2023 by Gail Smith in Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Parenting, Stress, Trauma, Worry

Bullying is a serious issue. Here's a few parenting tips on how to keep focused of the issue of bullying.

How best to talk to your children

January 25, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Family, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Communication is key. Here are some parenting tips for effectively communicating with your children.

Dealing with a child’s fears

January 18, 2023 by Gail Smith in Anxiety, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Positive Behaviour, Stress

Here are some parenting suggestions to help children work through and potentially overcome their fears.

Learn to have some fun

January 12, 2023 by Gail Smith in Activity, Behaviour, Children, Communication, Emotions, Family, Father, Happiness, Laughter, Mother, Parenting, Positive Behaviour, Raising Boys, Raising girls

Laughter and fun are the key ingredients for a happy, healthy life. Read more for some ways you and your child can have fun!