10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Hand A Mobile Phone to Your Young Children.
I was invited to talk on BBC Radio Wales about children as young as 5 being bought their own mobile phones. An Adelaide technology company says it has sold 25,000 of its all-in-one children’s smartphone, watch and GPS devices in 2020 and we’re still only in January! As regular listeners to my podcast will know […]
The importance of creating a strong parent partnership within childcare settings for raising happy, confident, resilient children.
Here is my article published in ScooNews The Preferred Media platform for the education sector – print, online, online TV and events in India. Parents are the most important people in their children’s early lives. Children learn about the world and their place in it through their conversations, play activities, and routines with their parents, […]
What should I do if my child is more attached to their nanny than to me?

I was recently sent this question on my ‘Don’t Stew – Ask Sue’ section of my weekly podcast. You can send me in your niggles, worries or problems too to Sue@TheSueAtkins.com Dear Sue, My 9-month-old is bonding with our nanny so strongly that at night he cries for her. This […]
The Duchess of Cambridge asks 5 Big Questions.

I’m really delighted that The Duchess of Cambridge has launched a new survey to help inform her Early Years work: the 5 Big Questions on the Under 5s. Kensington Palace announced the news on Twitter Tuesday night, calling the 5 Big Questions a landmark survey that “gives people across the UK an opportunity to provide […]
Have You Filled A Rucksack Today?

All day long children are carrying round an invisible rucksack. You can’t see it, but it’s there. Children carry an imaginary rucksack that needs to be filled daily with T-I-M-E, love, affection, attention & security. When children’s rucksacks are full, they feel safe, secure, confident, valued and happy. They have good self-esteem & are resilient […]
Parenting In The Digital Age: How To Be An Awesome Parent & Teach Your Kids to Manage their Own Digital Diet.

There’s no denying it. Parenting in the digital age can be extremely tough, no matter how old your child is. Technology is has become a huge part of our everyday lives, and many children today are brought up in an environment surrounded by digital devices such as smartphones and tablets. Keeping up to speed with […]
As we move into a new decade, it’s a good time to think about what your kids are watching.

As we move into a new decade, it’s a good time to think about what your kids are watching. Are your children finding content they want to watch, through television, streaming services or on-demand channels? Are they finding and consuming content you think they ought to watch, that is enriching, suitable and exciting that leads […]
My Disney Junior Parenting Hacks around ‘Fussy Eaters’ with Billie and Greg from The Mummy Diaries.
If you suddenly have a fussy eater on your hands – you’re not alone! I work with lots of parents going through the same thing with their children as fussy/ faddy eating is often a phase that young children go through to explore their independence and to test you out. But with a simple change […]
My Disney Junior Parenting Hacks around ‘Self Esteem for Children’ with Billie and Greg from The Mummy Diaries.
Building self-esteem in your little one is so important! Sue Atkins shares some useful tips with Billie & Greg to help your child to feel more capable and confident ?? #DisneyJuniorUK The most important gift you can give your child is the gift of self esteem. Self-esteem is how you rate yourself deep down. It is […]
Taking pictures and videos at your child’s school Nativity Play – the law explained.

I was talking about how things have changed since my kids were at school around taking photos and videos of your children in their Christmas Nativity Play, Carol Concert or Christmas Performances on TalkRADIO recently so I thought I’d give you the heads up thanks to TeessideLive. It’s that time of year when every parent […]
Entendiendo la frustración de los niños

Como los niños apenas están comprendiendo cómo funciona el mundo, pueden sentirse frustrados cuando las cosas no salen como ellos esperan. Entenderlos, en lugar de enojarnos, puede ayudar a evitar un berrinche. Aquí te decimos por qué. Read more here Imagina: tu pequeño hace un berrinche porque no quiere dejar el patio de juegos y tú tienes […]
¡Ayuda! A mi hijo no le gustan los deportes

Sabemos que el ejercicio regular es importante para la salud pero ¿qué pasa si tu hijo odia los deportes? Tranquilo, hay un montón de opciones para mantenerlo en forma. Aquí una compilación de ideas para que las consideres. Read more here No obligues a tu hijo a realizar un deporte que no le gusta, puede que no […]
Jugando y siguiendo las reglas

Aprender a jugar con los demás es una parte importante del crecimiento. Pero, ¿qué pasa si su hijo no espera su turno o trata de hacer trampa en los juegos? He aquí cómo hacer que jueguen bien. Read more here El juego limpio es aprender y seguir las reglas, pero si son demasiado complicadas, ¿por qué no […]
Cómo hacer que tu hijo hable de su día

¿Qué hiciste hoy en la escuela? “No sé …nada.” ¿Te suena familiar? Frustrante, ¿no? Aprende cómo puedes ayudarle a tu hijo a que te cuente sobre su día. Read more here Un día fuera de casa es agotador: ¡dale a tu hijo espacio después de la escuela para jugar, tomar una bebida y bocadillos! Intenta hacerle preguntas como: ¿Qué […]
¿Por qué la habitación de mi hijo es un desastre?

Algunos niños les gusta el orden, pero seamos sinceros, ¡la mayoría no! Sin embargo, es posible ver el piso del cuarto de tu hijo sin recurrir al soborno. Read more here A los niños les emociona mantener su recámara limpia si se sienten orgullosos de ella. ¿Por qué no dejar que ellos elijan sus propias cobijas o […]