How kids prepare for an earthquake in Japan – CBBC Newsround We are a 24/7 News generation and today with the very sad news of the Earthquake in Japan children may be distressed, anxious and worried. So here are some excellent tips from the PBS Parents website about talking with your children about The News. […]
Been a busy week in the media for me this week as I appeared on my regular BBC Surrey & Sussex Parenting Phone -In with Sarah Gorrell, appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live with Tony Livesey discussing working Mums, discussed work/life balance on LBC and recorded bribing kids to behave with The Vanessa Show airing […]
There’s no such thing as a perfect parent – they only exist in Hollywood films starring Julia Roberts ! So just be the best parent you can be. I love learning and I’m always reading books to improve myself. I also enjoy going on courses to fine -tune my skills but what if …..just […]
We were away in South Africa last week when Jamie Oliver’s new Dream School programme aired on Channel 4. As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years before changing direction into writing, broadcasting and parent coaching I found it fascinating. Some of you who follow me on Twitter will remember a rant I had […]
Here is my Wednesday story from my never ending notebook and everalsting coloured pencil ! A horse with no identifying marks wandered into a farmyard. The farmer’s young son said he’d take the responsibility for returning the horse to its owner. The boy mounted the horse, urged it towards the road and let it choose […]
Ministers are due to unveil a major shake-up of special educational needs (SEN) support in England’s schools. Under the proposals, education and health care plans are set to replace statements, which detail the support children with the severest level of need can expect. The plans would be drawn up after a single assessment, rather than […]
“The STRONGEST action for a woman is to love herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” ~ Anonymous Each year around the world, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Hundreds of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and […]
I have been asked to appear on the Vanessa Feltz Show tomorrow that will be aired on TV in April to give my opinion on bribing kids to behave …… I’d love to hear your opinions and experiences so why not post them up here and let’s hear them ! So…… here are my thoughts […]
Imagine how your life would be if your stress levels were consistently low. What difference would that make to you? How would that benefit your whole family? What small step can you take this week to reduce your stress levels? Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of […]
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I was at a really lovely school last week in Keston in Surrey and this quote was on the classroom wall. I just loved it’s sentiments and I thought it was brilliant for kids to see something like this every day. Why not print it off and pop it up on your fridge……. I’ll be busy […]
I love Twitter as it is such a wonderful place to share expertise and Lori Lite and I have become “Twitter” friends as I really love the work she does helping children, teens and adults decrease stress, anxiety and anger. I have invited Lori from Stress Free Kids to be a guest blogger today […]
Did you know that Starbucks trains new store employees for three weeks, and a total of 35 hours to make a cup of coffee? Companies spend over £100 billion each year on training and development to help their employees be more successful at their job yet even though many say that raising a family is one of […]
I feel great and I’m ready for anything ! Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here About the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, well behaved children. She is also the author of “Raising […]
I was driving home from taking my friend Nicky for her brain scan at St. George’s Hospital in Tooting as she had a “funny” turn last October where she fainted or had a “mini fit” and I started listening to Jeremy Vine’s Radio 2 Show where they were discussing bereavement and Gordon Brown speaking for […]
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic.
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