Parents need to drastically cut the number of hours children spend watching television, while under threes should be stopped from watching altogether, a leading psychologist has warned. Limiting the amount of time youngsters are sat in front of a screen could have significant advantages for their health, development and wellbeing, according to Dr Aric Sigman. […]
In the light of the very distressing news about April Jones here are some good books on teaching and talking to your children about “Stranger Danger” http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3AStranger%20danger
What’s your earliest memory? Whatever you recall, it’s unlikely you’ll bring back memories before the ages of three or four because of a phenomenon called infantile amnesia, or the inability of adults to remember the earliest years of life. Recent research explores the range of time in which children’s memories of early childhood disappear or […]
“It’s not about who you are today as a parent that matters…….. it’s all about who you are BECOMING!” ~ Sue Atkins
What’s On 4 Me 2012 National Awards! THE FINALISTS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! I’m delighted to tell you that I’m a FINALIST in the “Most Inspirational Coach” Category So a big thank you if you voted for me – I’m thrilled! The winners will be announced on 17th October
As regular readers of my blog know I am passionate about self esteem for children as a former Deputy Head teacher and now as a writer and broadcaster I work with both parents and children developing self confidence, self belief and strong life long self esteem. I also deliver body confidence & self – esteem […]
I understand that my children constantly need motivation and I try to be their main source of motivation and inspiration by what I say, how I act and what I do
As many of you will know if you are regular readers I am in the process of divorcing and I run my 6 Week Separation Handling Divorce, Separation and Break- Up Positively and Confidently Coaching Programme and in the week following Norwegian statistics showing that couples who share the housework are more likely to get divorced, and […]
Last night I had the honour of attending The Inspiration Awards for Women for Breakthrough Cancer as my friend Erika Brodnock had been nominated for her work on Karisma Kids rag dolls aimed at inspiring children with confidence, creativity and self esteem. Her energy, committment and vision is really extraordinary and she bounces even higher […]
I’m being interviewed today on BBC 5 Live about this article in The Daily Mail about parents interferring in their children’s relationships ! One in five parents admit they have secretly tried to rid their children of a girlfriend or boyfriend of whom they disapprove. Common tricks identified in a study include stirring arguments […]
I am so proud of my beautiful, intelligent, funny, creative, kind, resilient daughter who turns 18 today. She has had a very tough couple of years – she went to a Sixth Form College that she found very challenging for a year until I managed to get her into a really lovely College in Brighton which […]
What’s going on right now that tells you that you have a problem or an issue with your kids at the moment? What have you done so far to improve things? What small changes could you make just this week to improve things? What’s stopping you from moving forward positively and effectively with this problem? […]
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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