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.
I work with lots of parents who struggle to start conversations around their kids devices and putting in safety measures around their use. Some parents find them complicated. Some parents dread their kids reactions. Some parents don’t know about them. Most parents don’t know what to say. But one thing is clear from talking and […]
Why “Safety Settings” Is Better Than “Parental Controls” for Discussing Online Boundaries with Children In today’s digital age, where children are increasingly engaged with technology, setting boundaries and ensuring their safety online has become a priority for parents. Traditionally, the term “parental controls” has been used to describe the tools and features that help parents […]
“You are the sum of the 5 people that you spend the most time with.” This phrase was made well known by Jim Rohn long before social media became a huge part of everyone’s life. This means that now your teenager is the sum of their 5 biggest digital influences. Get talking with (not […]
Navigating the Digital Jungle: Parents’ SCRIPTS for Safe Sleepovers in the Age of Smartphones and Gaming Script for Talking to Your Kids Going on a Sleepover Parent: “Hey [Child’s Name], I’m excited for you to have fun at the sleepover tonight! Before you go, I just want to chat with you about a few […]
Navigating the Digital Jungle: A Parents’ Guide to Sleepovers in the Age of Smartphones and Gaming Sleepovers have long been a rite of passage for kids—a night of bonding, laughter, and, of course, very little sleep. But in today’s world, sending your child off to a friend’s house isn’t as simple as packing a […]
by TinyLadyPrintables The Power of “Yet”: Building Confidence, Resilience, and Hope in Children I have always taught my families that I work with about the power of the magical little word, ” yet …..” as it is forgiving, less about failure and more about mindset and […]
I’ve been pondering metaphors & analogies and I thought Pinocchio’s story is a good metaphor for the importance of developing critical thinking skills, especially in the digital age for kids. Just as Pinocchio begins his journey naive and easily deceived, children today are often faced with an overwhelming amount of online information, some of it […]
I’m a great chatter. I just enjoy talking to people. Whether it’s people I know, people I love or people I’ve just met. Whether that’s in a supermarket queue, doctor’s waiting room or at a networking event. I’m curious. I ask questions. I smile easily. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the humble […]
Here are Scripts for parents to help you manage and discuss smartphone and tablet use with your children at different ages: toddlers (2-5 years), primary school kids (6-10 years), preteens (11-13 years), and teenagers (14-17 years). Script for Toddlers (Ages 2-5) Context: Setting rules and guiding very young children about screen time. Parent: “Hey poppet, […]
It’s the summer holidays & many parents find themselves concerned about how much time their children will spend on their smartphones and tablets. Without the structure of school, it’s easy for screen time to skyrocket, leaving little room for physical activity, creativity, or family bonding. However, with a few strategies and some thoughtful conversation, you […]
I was speaking with an anxious parent recently about her anxious son. It reminded me of the phenomena known as ‘dependency conflict.’ ‘Dependency Conflict’ is quite common in Western cultures where parents simultaneous push their children to be independent yet at the same time judge, evaluate, hover & intervene – constantly sending exactly the opposite […]
Where Is the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas is a powerful song that can be a valuable tool for parents to teach their children about tolerance, respect, and love. Here’s how you as parents can use the song to impart these values: 1. Discussion of Lyrics Tolerance: The song addresses issues like racism, discrimination, […]
Violence, Technology, and Social Media: The ‘Perfect Storm’ So what can parents do? The key is to engage in ongoing, meaningful conversations with your children about media literacy, critical thinking, and the impact of online behaviour. Discussing the consequences of violence, extremism, and hate speech—both online and in the real world—will help them understand how […]
The Impact of Wearable Tech on Parenting: A New Era of Digital Parenting Wearable technology, once the domain of fitness enthusiasts and tech-savvy adults, has increasingly become a tool for modern parenting. From smartwatches that allow parents to track their child’s location to fitness trackers that monitor health metrics, these devices are reshaping how parents […]
How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence & how to deal with it as parents. Less than three hours after the stabbing attack on Monday that led to the death of three children, an AI-generated image was shared on X by an account called Europe Invasion. It depicted bearded […]
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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