Sue Atkins In Conversation With …… Laura Henry Founder of ‘My Family Week’
Click here to listen to the Laura Henry – ‘My Family Week’ Interview Laura Henry is an expert international award-winning Early Childhood specialist. She is the founder of the community interest company for Early Childhood trainers and consultants, NEYTCO; vice-president of The British Association for Early Childhood Education; and national representative for the World Forum […]
SCREENAGERS? ELECTRIC BABYSITTERS? How much screen time is OK for your kids?

I was chatting to the very interesting Lembit Opik on BBC Radio Kent today about boundaries around technology. When does screentime become unhealthy – what are the guidelines and how can you ‘Talk & Teach’ your kids to find that balance between enjoying their iPad and playing outside? Many parents believe that technology and gadgets are […]
Do you agree with Ashton Kutcher?
I was asked to discuss the decision by Ashton Kutcher & his partner Mila Kunis not to buy their two children ANY Christmas presents this year so that they don’t become spoiled on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester. What Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have revealed they aren’t going to buy their children any Christmas […]
Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) – what it is & how it will affect your family.
I’m preparing this week’s ‘The Sue Atkins Parenting Show’ podcast and this question was sent in to me. “Dear Sue, my daughter has to have an operation for Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) & I worry about my other 2 children. Will they be damaged by the extra attention that Lily will receive going forward?” […]
Meet Aristotle, The Robot Nanny That Can Raise (And Spy on) Your Child.
I remember buying a baby monitor when my son Will was born but Mattel’s new invention is being hailed as the latest evolution of the baby monitor, but it seems more like a disturbing intruder & cynical marketing & data capturing tool to me. I’m a great fan of technology – in balance, in context and […]
Young people urged NOT to film terror attacks as this excellent campaign tells them to Run, Hide and Tell
? Survival expert Bear Grylls and England striker Jamie Vardy are among a host of celebrities who are fronting a new counter-terror campaign which advises young people what to do in the event of an attack. With five terrorist incidents taking place in recent months, the authorities are issuing new guidance to keep children and […]
It’s National Fitness Day ! Don’t panic dance to Action Amanda’s ‘Get Fit’ Song – & you’re SORTED!
Today is UK’s National Fitness Day with UK Active celebrating physical activity on the 27th of Sept 2017. Join us in our efforts in inspiring the nation to move! Launched TODAY by my great friend Amanda Frolich otherwise known a Action Amanda ! Go & download this totally catchy tune & have lots of fun […]
What an extraordinary piece of television ‘Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds’ is.

As a former Deputy Head and teacher of many classes of 35 four year olds, of course I was going to be intrigued, but not surprised, by the joy they would bring to the lives of those spending the final chapter of their lives in a retirement home in Bristol. Or in ‘God’s waiting room’, […]