Coach In The Spotlight – Sue Atkins
Here’s my interview with The Coaching Academy where I qualified as a Coach many years ago ! What brought you to coaching? I became very interested in self development and read a great book by Fiona Harrold called “Be Your Own Life Coach” and I wanted to apply this way of working to parenting so […]
Bringing back chat to pubs – let’s ditch the football & fruit machines !
I‘m speaking at the FAB Table Talks – bringing chat back into pubs ! ‘This House believes that if you wanna keep your soul; don’t play the chords of fame’ Come to the Grasshopper for a jovial debate with beer! This time we’re discussing all things celebrity on Thursday 1st November from 8pm with Broadcaster […]
THE WORLD IS AT A CHOICE POINT
I’ve known for a long time my life’s purpose – to make a difference in the world empowering parents and children with self esteem and self confidence. It has taken one blog at a time, one tweet at a time, one BBC interview at a time but it’s worth it. So what’s yours ? […]
Teaching your kids about sex – oh dear there’s a new smartphone app for that !
I’m on BBC Radio Warwicks today talking about the new explicit sex app for 13 year olds ! Whatever happened to talking & teaching your kids about sex in a loving safe environment passing on your values and setting sex within a loving, caring, respectful relationship ? respectyourself.info website is a new website that gives tips on […]
“Not Now, Bernard” – Is this you?
I read this story today with a class of 5/6 year olds during my “Confidence Classes for Kids” Workshop in a school to ask them if this ever happens to them at home, and how they feel about it, as of course I am passionate about building a child’s long term self esteem and feeling […]
A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE as a THANK YOU FOR MY ‘MOST INSPIRING COACH AWARD’
I am delighted to announce that I am the WINNER of the Most Inpirational Coach, for the What’s on 4 Me Awards 2012 I am so honoured, thrilled and overwhelmend to have won this amazing award. The awards were based on ‘people’s’ votes and to know that you made the effort and took time out […]
What to do when they say “I’m BORED!”
From smartphones to laptops and video games, today’s kids are constantly seeking entertainment. But is this good for them and what should you do to keep them engaged? I’m delighted to have my advice printed in Gulf News about how to help your kids handle boredom ! => http://gulfnews.com/life-style/general/mum-i-m-bored-1.1091100 Here’s an extract…. “It’s a family […]
Pocket Money – How To Talk,Teach & Encourage Your Child to Save !
There’s never been a more important time to teach our kids about the art of saving, and so MoneySupermarket is launching a challenge with a difference – a kids’ saving challenge aimed at encouraging the next generation of savvy savers and I’m delighted to say I’ve been asked to be a Judge for the best […]
How to STOP your kids picking their nose and other gross habits !
I’m delighted to be in The Daily Mirror today as I was asked for my advice around nasty habits kids have ! Stop doing that! Five nasty habits children develop… and how to prevent them. Is your child a nose picker, a hair eater or a nail biter? Follow our guide to stamping out your […]
WOW – I’m the WINNER of the Most Inspiring Coach Award !
WOW – I’m thrilled to say that I’m the WINNER of the Most Inspiring Coach Award ! Most Inspirational Therapist or Coach – open to any therapist or coach providing positive lifestyle services for adults WINNER – Sue Atkins Parenting Coach Surrey THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VOTING FOR ME 🙂
How Do YOU Handle The Playground Mafia?
As regular readers know I used to be a Deputy Head and class teacher for 22 years and as a Mum too who used to stand outside the school gate waiting for my kids I used to overhear lots of gossip, mis – information and down right unkind comments sometimes. Here’s an article about what we […]
It’s Dyslexia Awareness Month
I’m delighted to have been published in Magic Town as their guest blogger, as October is dyslexia awareness month, so I have some guidance for parents whose children may be struggling with reading because of dyslexia . Have you ever studied a foreign language and been confused by the words in the textbook? Now, imagine what […]
The Sue Atkins Inspiring Sunday Saying
“As for worrying about what other people might think – forget it. They aren’t concerned about you. They’re too busy worrying about what you and other people think of them.” Michael le Boeuf Speaker and Author
The Best Defense Against Bullying: Arming Your Kids With Stories
This is a super post from Pam Allyn Founder and executive director, LitWorld & LitLife; author; literacy and education expert and advocate in The Huffington Post about using stories as a way to help children deal with bullying. “A few years ago, I received a call from a mother in my community. Her voice breaking, she […]
Why YOUR child’s school should have a One Page Profile
I had a super day filming about the wonderful One Page Profiles that are being introduced in to schools through the UK by Helen Sanderson Associates and myself. I was delighted to have been invited to do the voice over and filming for the launch of this ground breaking video that was launched in The House […]