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.
It’s coming into Summer & rivers, reservoirs, canals and lakes all have hidden dangers such as how deep or how cold they are – and the strongest of swimmers can still get into difficulty. Even swimming pools can be dangerous too if people are in the water unsupervised without a lifeguard. Respect the Water […]
We live in an age where integrity often takes a back seat to power and material success. Over the last 4 years I’ve observed this play out more publicly in both U.S. & UK politics, where deceit, dishonesty, and relentless bullying from all sides shows children the flip side of integrity. Disrespect, disregard […]
Apologies are hard aren’t they? They are even harder for kids! Sometimes “I’m sorry” comes out of your child’s mouth, but the words aren’t genuine, and the behaviour doesn’t change. Apologies should be about repairing a connection — not just about saying some words! How do we help our kids learn how to say, ‘I’m […]
Key points Conflict is natural in relationships. The important thing is how you handle it. Constructive conflict management is good for your children and good for your relationship. Sort out conflict by talking and listening, being respectful, seeing each other’s perspectives and taking time-out. Keep conflict away from your children. What is conflict? Disagreements between […]
France is banning parents posting about their kids. Politicians in France have put forward a bill to make “sharenting” illegal. That is, banning parents from sharing photos of their children on social media. Is this the only way to protect kids or is there a better solution? Many parents use social media to share important […]
Celebrating LGBTQIA parents is important because it acknowledges and affirms the rights and experiences of LGBTQIA people to create loving families and raise children. It recognises & celebrates that LGBTQIA parents are just as capable of providing a safe, nurturing, and loving home for their children as their heterosexual counterparts. By celebrating LGBTQIA parents, we […]
Fathers matter. They are vital in raising happy, confident kids – not only for Father’s Day but for every day of the year so these lovely books celebrate fathers! There are of course all kinds of fathers: different ethnicities, mixed-race families, same- sex parents. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find many books about step-fathers or single fathers, […]
Celebrating diversity in motherhood is important because it acknowledges and embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of different mothers. It recognises that motherhood is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and that the challenges, joys, and responsibilities of motherhood can vary depending on factors such as race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and more. […]
Being happier with your job starts with reclaiming life outside the office – that’s what Simone Stolzoff suggests in his new book, “The Good Enough Job.” Stolzoff spoke to over 100 workers ranging from Wall Street bankers to teachers chefs & others across the American economy to understand how work has come to dominate […]
Separation and divorce are traumatic events for families. My journal is designed 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. Keeping a Journal is a very simple, but powerful way to support children. As caring adults, we […]
Here are 10 of the best potty training books for children to start those big conversations with little people from MadeForMums MadeForMums reviews are independent and based on expertise and testing. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, but this never influences our product choices. On average, […]
Being silly AND getting out the door on time? I’d call that a win! Reddit is usually the place for shocking & outrageous wedding dramas or venting about how awful mother in laws can be but it can also be a wonderful community of actually helpful advice. A frustrated Dad took to Reddit to explain […]
Discovering that your child has been searching for sex terms on Google can be a difficult situation to navigate. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue: Talk to your child: It’s important to have an open and honest conversation with your child about what you have discovered. Explain that searching for […]
I remember sitting around the kitchen table with my friend Nicky pondering the guilt I felt around finding some aspects of parenting monotonous. It goes without saying that you, like me, adore your kids but I did find some aspects of raising them repetitive. We all know that kids thrive on routine and consistency but […]
Talking to your kids about the environment is important for lots of reasons: Raising awareness: Children who are taught about the environment are more likely to be aware of the issues facing our planet. They can grow up with a greater sense of environmental responsibility and understand the impact their actions have on the environment. […]
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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