Last night I went to my 16 year old daughter’s school to a wonderful Reception and Private Viewing of the GCSE Art 2011. Her board was the first to greet us as we walked in and has been put on her school’s website too. I was a proud Mum. My Dad who was an architect […]
Here is a lovely story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil from my new friends http://www.ParentingExtra.com that I met on Twitter http://twitter.com/ParentingExtra The Colour of Friendship “This story teaches us to recognise that we are different, and that it is our differences that give us the ability to take on different jobs. Each […]
When I told my great friend Lindsey that I was off to meet Andy Cope she said, “Oh my God, not the guy who writes those brilliant Spy Dog books?” and I said,” That’s the one but have you read his inspiring and funny “A Brilliant Life” and “Being Brilliant?” http://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/andysbooks.asp I gave Andy’s “A […]
What’s currently missing from my family life? What small step can I take this week to change that?
I simply LOVE this video ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOJzKMZCdCA Turn up your speakers and embrace it’s message and have a really WONDERFUL week with your family !
I’m a great believer in making small changes as they make a big difference over time. So last week when I was on a brilliant T Harv Eker Course in London I really liked his quote: “How you anything, is how you do everything” Show up in the small detail and the large details take care of themselves whether it […]
Today I am delighted to have Wendy Young Founder of Kidlutions as my guest blogger. Wendy’s mission is to provide all children with a sense of success in handling whatever problems come their way. She knows that in life, success is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Kidlutions […]
I go with the flow of life and enjoy the journey.
We are often very hard on ourselves as parents. We often ” run on empty” putting everyone else before ourselves. But my little red mini would soon run out of petrol if I didn’t fill it up from time to time! So as we all go into this lovely half term break soon with promised […]
As a Mum to a 16 year old daughter I have often kept an eye on my daughter’s attitude to food. I hope that I have modelled a positive body image to her myself in the way I talk about my body, eat, exercise and feel around food and I think she’s really […]
Here’s today’s story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. Belief Is All You Need A man was lost while driving through the country. As he tried to read a map, he accidentally drove off the road into a ditch. Though he wasn’t injured, his car was stuck deep in the mud. So […]
I love receiving all my different newsletters and here’s a lovely idea from The Law of Attraction Parenting Website to help develop your child’s concentration. Meditation Games Teaching children to be in the now, or stopping and smelling the roses is a great practice to build. Although, the younger the child, the more in the now they […]
I love this website! it’s a cute and fun way to teach your children maths. Mission to learn is an exciting and entertaining world where children from the age of 3 become engaged with mathematics through a unique mix of games, video, audio, images and interactivity. It’s not free, but it does give you a […]
What are you to do when your cheerful, friendly family members morph overnight into sarcastic, sullen, teens? How can you get through to these hormonally challenged strangers when all you get in return are sighs and eyerolls? Thankfully, this book reveals the groundbreaking strategies you can use to maintain good communication, healthy interaction, and strong […]
I am really excited as I am getting my new Parenting Made Easy – The Secrets To Well-Behaved Kids app finished ready to launch in 2 weeks for i-phones and i-pads. This is a really FAB way to get my advice, tips, ideas and inspiration ON THE GO – all for the amazingly low price of […]
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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