Animal School – a wonderful video to celebrate that every child is as unique as their fingertips !
As regular readers of my blog will know I used to be a Deputy Head and class teacher for over 20 years – this is a truly beautiful video for all parents, teachers and educators……. to celebrate that every child is as unique as their fingertips ! Enjoy 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7QfjIcVvA
Is being a good parent something that should be taught, or allowed to come naturally?
Is being a good parent something that should be taught, or allowed to come naturally? Chris Paterson, researcher for the think tank Centre Forum, explains the “significant impact” that five simple rules of parenting can have on children. http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9555000/9555751.stm
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Coaching Question
“Who is the master of my moods?”
Combating Nature-Deficit Disorder!
Here’s a great article from TweenParent.com about getting out in Nature more. “With exceptions, we are raising a generation of children that don’t embrace nature in the same way that past generations have. There are logistical reasons that are beyond our control and there are others that we can impact. In general, our tweens […]
“Mum…..I’m BORED !” Ideas, activities and things to ponder !
My theme on Facebook today is boredom – kids need to experience it as it develops their creativity, their imagination and gets them active instead of passively watching the screens and away from being what I call “screenagers.” Join the debate …… http://www.facebook.com/SueAtkinsTheParentingExpert#!/SueAtkinsTheParentingExpert Read these fabulous articles from around the world all about BOREDOM […]
Soooo did you hate maths at school ….. I know I did !
As you know I am an expert on the very wonderful Parent Channel TV that international readers can find on YouTube by clicking here Maths may have changed quite a bit since you were at school – so do you know what to do when your children ask for help with this important subject? Understand […]