30 Children’s Books on Indian Culture & Festivals

Nisha, creator of Love Laugh Mirch, shares some of her favourite books that teach children about Indian culture, festivals and language below. Click here to explore
20 Recommended Black Children’s Books

If you’re buying books for children you might want to consider more inclusive texts, particularly in light of the CLPE and Booktrust’s latest research on ethnic representation in UK publishing. Fabia Turner from Candid Cocoa is a former teacher and books editor, and currently a member of the Critics of Colour Collective. She reviews Black children’s books with […]
Children’s Books That Celebrate Muslim Culture.

Whether you’re from a Muslim family looking for more representation in children’s literature, or a teacher or parent of non-Muslim children wanting to better understand and celebrate Muslim culture, there are so many wonderful storytellers in the kids’ lit community who have contributed to essential, diverse narratives that pay homage to the rich history and […]
The Sue Atkins Sunday Saying – a cup of positivi-tea

The way we treat our children directly impacts what they believe about themselves. Ariadne Brill
This Thanksgiving, many of our hearts are filled not only with gratitude but also with grief.

? This has been a devastating and challenging year for humanity. This Thanksgiving, many of our hearts are filled not only with gratitude but also with grief. Grief for the multitude of devastating losses caused by COVID-19 and for not being able to be with friends and family as we make the difficult choice to […]
The Sue Atkins Sunday Saying – a cup of positivi-tea

There is no need to be perfect to inspire others… Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections. Robert Tew
Bully Proof Your Child With My Can Do Kid’s Journal: Discover Your CONFIDENCE Superpower

https://vimeo.com/477978647 Small change. Big difference. Whether it is verbal, physical, online or in-person, bullying has a significant impact on a child’s life well in to adulthood. I should know as I was bullied when I moved to my Secondary School and had alopecia ( where my hair fell out in patches) due to the […]
Teaching Your Kids To Be Trustworthy

Think of 2 people you trust. Why do you trust them? What makes them trustworthy? Why is that important? So, how do you teach that to your kids? Trustworthiness is an important quality we need to invest time in building in the lives of our children. A trustworthy person is someone who can be […]
Teaching Courage

Courage isn’t about something magical that happens inside us to make us ‘not scared’. It’s about something magical that happens inside us to make us push through fear, self-doubt, anxiety, and do the things that feel hard, challenging, or out of our comfort zone. Sometimes, courage only has to happen for just a […]
The Power of Vulnerability & ‘Daring Greatly’ While Parenting In A Pandemic

I am part of a Group called The Adler Café as I study the psychology of Alfred Adler as part of my continued professional development and we meet up monthly through Zoom since lockdown. Alfred Adler was an Austrian physician and psychiatrist who is best-known for forming the school of thought known as Individual […]
What Children Worry About According to Their Age & What to Do to Help.
We aren’t the only ones who struggle with fear, worry, anxiety & stress – children do, too. Research suggests that children’s concerns tend to differ & vary according to their age groups, or their stages of development. As any parent knows, children vary in their personalities, temperament & character – some babies are more relaxed, […]
Beating The Isolation Blues In Lockdown: New Mums
We’ve gone back into Lockdown & it’s challenging us all to the core, but none more so than new mums. The joy of pregnancy has been tinged & maybe even tainted by not having your partner at your scans or by your bedside when you’ve given birth or […]
Personal Musings on Being ‘In It for The Long Haul, Long Distant Runners and Groundhog Day’

It all feels a bit like Groundhog Day to me at the moment. I’m usually ebullient, enthusiastic and bouncy – naturally – as I am lucky to be a half glass full type of person. I knew I’d find the nights drawing in difficult. The change of season into darker days and longer nights […]
Parenting in a Pandemic GIVEAWAY – worth £800

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues it’s really challenging to handle all the uncertainty – some of you may be able to return to work, some of you may have just had a baby during this isolating and stressful time, some of you may be stuck with a partner that you plan to leave, while others […]
Be Your Own Cheerleader ?

Let’s be honest life can be really hard at the best of times, but it’s even tougher at the moment. So wouldn’t it be great if you could hire a professional cheerleader just to follow you around all day and cheer you on? Someone that kept telling you you’re doing a great job even when […]