Happy mothers raise happy children…
As you probably know I have a regular Parenting Feature on BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex every month with the lovely Sarah Gorrell at 3pm. This month we will be discussing this article from The Daily Mail all about Happy Mothers Raising Happy Children. Join us or listen in to BBC i-player here => http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p007fgj9 […]
The Sue Atkins Parenting Expert Podcast – The “BIG G” Gremlin of GUILT
In this Parenting Expert Podcast I look at the “BIG G” Gremlin of GUILT and I show you practical ways to eliminate it, control it and make friends with it ! [powerpress]
The Sue Atkins Inspiring Saying
I have been writing a chapter for my new book all about sibling rivalry and here are my thoughts to inspire you today to make harmony and respect an important value and way of life in your family. “As parents we wear many hats – teacher, referee, psychologist, coach, policeman – yet the most […]
How To Teach Your Child Perservance
To succeed in life you need tenacity and perseverance so today’s guest post comes from the wonderful Dr. Michele Borba and is about how to teach our kids “stickability” Dr. Michele Borba is an educational psychologist, parenting expert, TODAY show contributor and author of 22 books. You can also read her daily blog, Dr. Borba’s […]
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parenting Affirmation
Today I am calm, centred, positive and balanced. 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 […]
The Sue Atkins Wednesday Story
Comfort Zones Here is your Wednesday story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. Two seeds lay in a shallow depression in the field where the farmer had thrown them. As the autumn days passed, birds searching for worms, and the wintry wind, loosened the earth, which slowly began to cover them. Patiently […]
Topic of The Month. Great ways to talk to your kids… so your kids will listen!
A major part of bringing up kids is learning how to talk with and to your children. The way you talk to your child teaches them how to talk to others. Here are some simple but really effective talking tips to try out with your kids: Connect before you direct Before giving your child directions, […]
Help! My Child is Stealing!
I have just read a really great article by Alyson Schafer who has written many parenting books ( She’s the author of the best-selling “Breaking the Good Mom Myth” (Wiley, 2006) and the new “Honey I Wrecked The Kids” (Wiley, 2009). Her popular TV call-in show The Parenting Show is now in its fourth season) […]
Topic of The Month – overwhelm, stress and depression
I often work with people who feel at times helpless to change their current circumstances, or feel trapped, or that there is no-one who can help. Depression often follows anger and helplessness where I find the parent is literally beating themselves up. Many times people that suffer from depression are extremely intelligent, very sensitive and […]
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Coaching Question
I have found the best way to make full use of my weekly Parent Coaching Question is to pop it somewhere where you can see it often so you can ponder and reflect on it regularly throughout the week. If you just allow yourself to be open to possibilities, you might be surprised at what […]
Fed up with SULKING ! Here are my top tips for handling it !
When your child sits sulking with their arms folded, or starts slamming doors, what do you do – ignore the behaviour or acknowledge it? I offer lots of practical tips on getting through to a sulking child – watch my video here: http://www.parentchannel.tv/video/sulking Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the […]
The truth about motherhood after 40
This week I have received some wonderful news from my cousin Mary in Canada who is expecting identical twin girls in July, as well as hearing this week that my great , great friends in South Africa are also expecting their second child later in the year. Both are in their 40’s. It’s exciting to hear such great […]
The Sue Atkins Inspiring Sunday Saying
“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt 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 […]
Today I received a letter from Buckingham Palace !
Imagine my excitement today when I opened a letter with a Buckingham Palace emblem on it! I was thrilled to receive a letter from Prince William and Kate Middleton thanking me for the book, “All-in-One Marriage Prep” that I contributed to and sent them as a gift for their Royal Wedding on 29th April. I’m […]
How to keep the glow with your partner after having kids !
Listen to my late night interview on marriage, relationships, kids and the 5 types of Love Languages on Relationships360 Blog Talk Radio with Tiffany Williams-Jallow. http://parentingexpert.podbean.com/ Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here