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 […]
When I was a Deputy Head teacher I taught 35 Reception aged children (4-5 year olds) and I saw a Mum do this wonderfully simple, but really reassuring thing at the door of my classroom one day, which I have often told people about since. Before saying goodbye, kiss your child’s hand & tell them to put the kiss in their […]
Here’s your Wednesday Story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil! Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs…. who arranged a running competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on […]
In my Parenting Expert Podcast I look at the story of two young children cycling to school and the issues that this raises. What are your thoughts ? [powerpress]
I read today’s BBC News with interest as Actress Joanna Lumley has claimed that British children are being brought up with “slack” morals. But what do you think? Here’s the article. “The 64-year-old Absolutely Fabulous star said the younger generation needed to be given “hearty pursuits” like building camps or working on farms. She also […]
Boosting YOUR energy ! How energetic do you feel today? What kinds of things can you do this week to boost your energy? ~ take a long walk with your dogs, have a steaming hot bath with candles, eat more fruit, take some different exercise, visit a friend without the kids for a grown up chat […]
When I was a Deputy Head and Class Teacher I used to watch as some children went from school to ballet, to swimming, to horse riding, maths club, tap dancing or to a tutor without catching their breath. They were over busy and some were over anxious and over stressed. Of course it’s all about striking a […]
Khayelitsha, located near Cape Town, is the second largest township in South Africa with close to 1.5 million inhabitants. This is a world caught up in a spiral of poverty, despair and crime. The HIV/Aids infection rate is suspected to be at 40% and unemployment is a huge problem. Yet at the same time, Khayelitsha, […]
We’ve just come back after spending time exploring, learning and seeing where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in a cell on Robben island just off the coast of Cape Town and I was pleased to discover that Nelson shares the same birthday as myself 18th July!! It made me ponder tolerance I’m also reading Barack […]
Hello – you fantastic star! Are you ready for a mind-blowing, heart –opening, life changing moment? Well, every Monday I pose a Weekly Parent Coaching Question that I’ve asked hundreds of parents around the world over the years to help them address certain aspects of their parenting and their lives. I’ve found that most parents […]
Taming toddlers is like trying to to tame jelly – all wobbles and no rules ! ~Sue Atkins
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