Sue Atkins is an internationally recognised Parenting Expert, Broadcaster, Speaker and Author of the Amazon best-selling books “Parenting Made Easy – How to Raise Happy Children” & “Raising Happy Children for Dummies" one in the famous black and yellow series as well as author of the highly acclaimed Parenting Made Easy CDs, Apps and resources. Her highly acclaimed ‘Can Do Kid Journal for Super Heroes’ gives children the gift of self-esteem and empowers them to become creative, innovative, independent, resourceful, resilient & confident in their own abilities to try new things & able to bounce back after setbacks. She has just launched her new Parenting Club bursting with Quick Win Videos, monthly Webinars & Facebook Lives, exclusive monthly eCourses from toddler to teen and ‘Sue In Conversation With ….’ her exclusive interviews with Experts from around the world. Sue produces ‘The Sue Atkins Parenting Show’ a free weekly podcast which is bursting with Sue’s practical ideas, techniques and down to earth strategies for raising happy, confident, resilient children with strong self esteem. Sue offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, resilient children from toddler to teen. Sue also specialises in supporting families through divorce & created the ‘Divorce Journal for Children’ to help children express, explore and understand some of the strong emotions that they may be feeling and to help them process the divorce for themselves. She has also created a series of Divorce Cards for parents to help start the difficult conversations about the changes that families face when they are going through divorce. She regularly appears on the award-winning flagship ITV show “This Morning,” Sky News, Good Morning Britain and has a weekly ‘Parenting Round Up’ on Eamonn Holmes Drive Time Show on talkRADIO every Tuesday. She also appears on The Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 and is the parenting expert for many BBC Radio Stations around the UK. Sue’s parenting articles are published all over the world & to receive her free eBooks bursting with practical tips and helpful advice from toddler to teen log on to www.theSueAtkins.com and download them instantly today.
My 3 year old son has become obsessed with ‘Bad Guys.’ Should I be worried? Rosie Dutton Boys and Baddies! It’s common for young children to show interest in “bad guys” as part of imaginative play. Children often explore concepts of good and bad through imaginative play & it’s typical for them to be fascinated […]
It’s that time of the year when lots of people make resolutions that according to research they give up within one to six weeks of starting, and many of their resolutions are repeated year after year! I’m trained in NLP by the well known American author, coach and speaker Tony Robbins who says: “Quality […]
In the last three years, since the pandemic the likelihood of children and young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50% according to The Children’s Society -seeing an increase in anxiety, depression, social isolation, and feelings of hopelessness. We still don’t know the exact number of children battling issues like anxiety and […]
Sue’s Alternative to the ‘Naughty Step’ The ‘Easy Peasy – Lemon Squeezy Button’ is suitable for kids of all ages & allows you to record and playback 40 seconds of yourself saying ‘That was Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy’ via the built-in microphone and speaker – to motivate & encourage your child to brush […]
It’s fast approaching the holiday season & Christmas – the season of high hint dropping or even downright whining as the adverts crank up & work their marketing magic on your already stretched purses strings. We are still in the tight grip of a cost of living crisis & it’s incredibly stressful & worrying around […]
Headteachers in England tell of worsening behaviour of pupils – & parents! School leaders describe culture of non-compliance since lockdowns, with pupils wandering corridors but skipping lessons I know I’m speaking to the converted but as a former Deputy Headteacher I thought I’d weigh in! Teaching kids to behave in school is crucial because it […]
I have recently enjoyed doing a Power Hour for parents of dyslexic children with my friend Paloma Forde a Dyslexic Specialist and we were talking about ways to support children at home. If you are parents of dyslexic children you can support their learning by providing structured routines, using multisensory teaching methods, fostering a positive […]
I have just spent the morning having a fascinating conversation with Lucy Wade from ‘You Don’t Own Me’ – Bringing the conversation around Domestic Abuse out of the shadows and into the light of day. Ask yourself honestly, would you feel comfortable talking about domestic abuse or even know where to look for support? This podcast […]
Of course if you live long enough you have ups & downs, challenges, obstacles, hurdles & roadblocks. I’m a glass half full type of person naturally but I find myself struggling to handle the News, the war, the cost of living crisis, the last few years of an incompetent, uncaring government, while I’m still […]
For the last 3 years I look forward to joining a wonderful group every month based on the Cafe Adler principles. Alfred Adler was an Austrian medical doctor, psychotherapist, and founder of the School of Individual Psychology. His emphasis on the importance of feelings of belonging, family constellation and birth order set him apart from […]
I’ve been coaching a lovely family where the Mum & Dad have different parenting styles. Sometimes it’s around ‘good cop’ ‘bad cop’ sometimes it’s about disagreements about the rules, sometimes it’s about what emerging teenagers should or shouldn’t be allowed to do. Same for toddlers. Sometimes it’s about over protecting or being over cautious. But […]
In today’s success-driven society, it’s easy to develop a fear of failure. Parents and teachers often emphasise the importance of getting things right the first time, which can unintentionally instill in children a fear of making mistakes. As a former Deputy Head I was always mindful about making sure the children in my class […]
We live in turbulent times so books that address the topics of refugees and immigration can help children develop empathy, understanding, and awareness of the challenges faced by individuals and families who have been forced to leave their homes. Here are some good books for children about refugees and immigration: […]
Talking to children about complex and sensitive topics like the Israel – Hamas war can be challenging. It is important to understand that images & videos cannot be unseen. As the conflict in Israel worsens, it’s important to get your kids off Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter X. If not, prepare them for what […]
There are many wonderful Jewish books for children that can help them learn about Jewish traditions, values, and culture. These books cover a wide range of topics, from Jewish holidays and history to folktales and stories about Jewish identity. Here are some popular and highly recommended options: “The Keeping Quilt” by Patricia Polacco: This heartwarming […]
A Practical Guide
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