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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Teach your child to overcome safe comfort zones

November 11, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Parenting

Read here for six simple ways to inspire your child to step outside their comfort zone.

Children: Dealing with traumatic war news stories

November 11, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Parenting, Trauma, Anxiety

Children can easily feel distress and confusion and have a sense of hopelessness when they see some of the graphic scenes of people and children suffering. It is important to be on the same page as their teachers when explaining war to your children.

Have you ever heard of the imposter syndrome?

November 09, 2023 by Gail Smith in Children, Communication, Parenting, Self Esteem

Impostor Syndrome can isolate you from engaging with others. It makes you doubt your worthiness. Read on for some tips to stop these feelings in your children.

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.

Six mini moments of joy and care to your child

October 17, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Communication, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Learning, Memories, Parenting

Six ideas for giving mini moments of support and encouragement to your child.

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.

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.

What parents need to think about when our children go to school

September 25, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Children, Communication, Education, Experiences, Independence, Learning, Parenting

This blog contains several important considerations that you should keep in mind to support your child's education and overall wellbeing.

The fun of joint projects with your child

September 25, 2023 by Gail Smith in Achievement, Activity, Children, Experiences, Family, Happiness, Learning, Parenting

Activities are a great way to spend time together, showing you are keen to build a strong relationship with your child. Read this blog for some fun activity suggestions.