The Sue Atkins Weekly Parenting Affirmation
When I believe in myself, so do others.
Year: 2011
Are You Buying Toys That Stunt Your Child’s Brain?
Here’s a thought provoking article from The Huffington Post “If you are living a fast-paced and busy life, the downtime you get from a seemingly innocuous “device” that passively entertains your kid, is probably a welcome respite. However, Gameboys, computers, cell phones and the plethora of over-stimulating toys should not be your babysitter. I am […]
The ‘five-a-day’ parenting checklist
I was talking on BBC Radio Warwicks and joined an hour long phone in on BBC Radio Wales this week about the latest report from the CentreForum think-tank which has suggested five daily tasks for parents to help their children develop. I have to say that I LOVE it – it is positive, upbeat […]
My Body Belongs to Me
Yesterday I met Jill Starishevsky in London as she is on holiday with her family. Jill is an Assistant District Attorney in New York City, where she has prosecuted hundreds of sex offenders and dedicated her career to seeking justice for victims of child abuse and sex crimes. She had brought along her family […]
A Crooked Line – a feature-length documentary
The Story A troubled family sends their drug-addicted son to the Peruvian rain forest in an act of desperation and hope. On the difficult path towards recovery, Riley Chapman is forced to look back upon his past and struggle towards future redemption. Meanwhile, his parents try to cope with the realities of bringing him home […]
Bringing up kids in a porn culture
I am speaking on BBC Radio Leeds later today at 12.20 about the impact violent and sexual images and films have on children – here is just an excerpt from my new book “Parenting Made Easy” that will be out next April 2012 on: Bringing up kids in a porn culture I watched Nicole Scherzinger […]
I-Spy books have sold more than a million copies since they were re-launched last year – the same amount as hit game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
I was delighted to see my advice published in The Daily Mirror, The Press &Journal and The Daily Star this week as I really love the wonderful I-Spy books that have surprisingly sold more than a million copies since they were re-launched last year – the same amount as hit game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 […]
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Coaching Question
I have always loved this quote by Brian Dyson the Chairman of Coca Cola from 1959-1994 as it is very thought provoking and I always get the parents I work with privately, to print it off and to put it somewhere prominent where they can see it regularly to remind them of the balls they don’t […]
The Sue Atkins Inspiring Sunday Saying
You will always be your child’s favourite toy. ~Vicki Lansky
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Affirmation
I monitor my self-talk, making it uplifting and supportive of myself and my family.
Spotting gifted and talented children.
My new book “Parenting Made Easy- How To Raise Happy Children ” will be out on April 5th and I was writing and researching good books and resources for “Gifted and Talented” children as my son was diagnosed as gifted when he was two and a half. I remember mentioning it to a friend from ante – natal classes and […]
Smacking children reduces emotional intelligence and worsens behaviour
I met Duncan Grant an Ambassador for the NSPCC last night and we were talking about the Full Stop Campaign so I read with interest today an article in The Daily Telegraph about how smacking children reduces their emotional intelligence and makes their behaviour even worse, claims a new study. Here is an article I wrote awhile back […]
“I’m BORED !” Struggling to entertain the kids?
I was delighted to see my interview in today’s Scotland’s Press http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2368981 PARENTS struggling to find fun holiday activities sometimes turn to TV and video games as a means of keeping kids busy, while others let wee ones amuse themselves playing computer games instead of enjoying the great outdoors. According to research by Michelin I-Spy […]
It takes ingenuity to enjoy the British summer !
Having just spent the last few hours watching my great friend Nicky’s cine camera’s childhood put onto a DVD for her parents 56th Wedding Anniversary I read this article in today’s Daily Telegraph with a wry smile as this encapsulates her childhood of growing up in Hove with her 6 other brothers and sisters. They played […]
The Power of YOUR Emotions
I’ve been coaching a lovely Dad who has been finding his 14 year old daughter very challenging recently with her mood swings, rude tone of voice and shoulder shrugging attitude and it got me thinking about the power of our emotions which can either create or break the connections of family harmony. As a parent […]