The Sue Atkins Inspiring Sunday Saying
Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. ~ John W. Whitehead
Author: Sue Atkins
Have A Stiff Drink And Get Over It: Why Parents Should Drink More Wine
I was amused to read Jemina Lewis’ recent piece in The Telegraph citing Australian parenting psychologist Steve Biddulph the author of numerous best-sellers, including “Raising Boys: Why Boys are Different – and How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-Balanced Men” offering a fundamental piece of advice: A glass of wine a day can make you […]
12 Most Important Lessons We Can Learn from Children
Today’s guest post is from Ted Rubin. A native New Yorker, Ted holds a Bachelor of Science in business and economics from Cornell University. He is divorced, has two teenage daughters, and lives in Long Island. Personal philosophy: “Live is not about waiting for the storm to pass… it’s about learning to dance in the […]
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parenting Affirmation.
Positive affirmations have become really popular, especially on social media. You’ve probably seen lots of Instagram, Twitter and Facebook posts that use positive affirmations to inspire you. But what are these magic words that claim to transform your confidence? There’s actually a great deal of science to back up exactly how a set of positive words can dramatically […]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Having Your Family Round The Table – The Simple Act Of Eating Together
At this special family time of Thanksgiving here’s an article I wrote about the importance of families creating memories through simply sitting down regularly and eating together. Have a wonderful time 🙂 I am a real advocate of families sitting down and eating together as it creates a bond, a connection and makes life fun. […]
The Sue Atkins Wednesday Story
Here’s another weekly story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. If you have a story please send it into me so I can pass it on 🙂 A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and […]
I am very honoured to have been invited to join the panel for this debate about The Riots at The House of Commons in December.
I am very honoured to have been invited to join the panel for this debate about The Riots at The House of Commons in December. The riots in the UK in 2011, which started on August 6th and continued on until 9th August were a bolt from the blue but they exposed some fascinating home […]
How to change your thinking.
Suppose today you changed your thinking from “We’ve got a problem” to ” We face a challenge” Now how does that sound? Now how does that look? Now how does that feel ? OK – job done ! 🙂
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Coaching Question
How can I teach my children to be resilient this week ?
19 Special Needs News Stories and Blog Posts from the past week
I enjoy exploring the world of Twitter and I discovered Among Friends which is a one stop portal into the world of people with special needs and the people who love them. You’ll hear from parents, siblings, volunteers, supporters, and even those with special needs themselves. Every Sunday, they select the week’s big special needs stories […]
The Sue Atkins Inspiring Sunday Saying
I’ve just seen these ADORABLE little hats knitted to help keep older people warm this winter.
I’ve just seen these ADORABLE little hats knitted to help keep older people warm this winter. Innocent Smoothies are helping Age UK by donating 25p from every bottle that gets a hat to help keep the elderly warm this winter. Their hats are knitted by knitters up and down the country. They send in […]
What’s my hubby and son got to do with The Olympic Torch Route ?
My hubby and son have been selected to be part of the Olympics in 2012 as volunteers – my hubby is going to be a driver and take competitors from place to place in a specially allocated car and although I have volunteered I haven’t heard back yet from the officials. But I’m thrilled to discover thanks to […]
Don’t over evaluate EVERYTHING !
While most parents want their children to succeed, sometimes they unintentionally burden their children by over evaluating everything they do. I remember a lovely 8 year old child in my class called Isabel whose Mum always over analysed and over evaluated everything Isabel did, said or achieved. Isabel was a stressed little girl striving for perfection […]
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parenting Affirmation – for Anti Bullying Week
I believe in myself