New School Term – My advice in the latest Tesco Magazine.
New term worries – sorted! Here’s my advice in the Tesco Magazine today. Tips for making the transition into secondary school or university easy and panic-free Secondary school 1. ‘Get everything organised and bags packed the night before to avoid a panicked rush,’ says teacher Charlotte Blake. ‘Know your child’s timetable so you can […]
Just opened a letter from Sarah Teather Minister of State for Children and Families here in the UK
I’ve just opened a letter from Sarah Teather MP Minister of State for Children and Families here in the UK thanking me for my Parenting Made Easy CDs and Journals ! Have you got yours yet? https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/my-parenting/ https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/my-ebooks/
The best of the best play ideas on the web.
Here’s a really comprehensiveand fantastic reference network of unique play ideas categorised according to the type of play and hosted at Childhood101.com
Talking To Your Kids: Questions To Start Conversations ~ Day 2
I am a real advocate of families sitting down and eating together as it creates a bond, a connection and makes life fun. Kids can chat about their day, their worries or just spend time with you, and you can share your life with them in a easy and natural way simply through sitting down […]
So what has a flock of geese got to do with YOUR parenting ?
I love the Simple Truths website as it uplifts me when I need a little boost and here is a super short video to inspire you and your family about the importance of PULLING TOGETHER http://www.pullingtogethermovie.com/ Every Sunday I write a blog just to inspire you to be the best you can be – […]
Talking To Your Kids: Questions To Start Conversations ~ Day 1
I am a real advocate of families sitting down and eating together as it creates a bond, a connection and makes life fun. Kids can chat about their day, their worries or just spend time with you, and you can share your life with them in a easy and natural way simply through sitting down […]
For all parents whose child has just started University !
Well my son has been gone almost a week and he’s having a blast at Fresher’s Week and enjoying settling into Brunel University. Through Twitter I am delighted to have a developmental psychologist, educator, researcher, and writer who studies how today’s youth grow into healthy, successful, and engaged adults as my guest blogger today. Here […]
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Affirmation
I take classes in subjects that interest me. I am always learning
The Top 10 Myths About ADHD
Both girls and boys get ADHD, and people with ADHD can be very bright. There are lots of myths out there about this disorder, and science is finding the facts to dispel them. Read more here on Every Day Health Go and explore this EXCELLENT website called The Coffee Klatch which is dedicated to […]
I’m delighted to have been invited to join a panel for a debate in the House of Commons on the recent riots in London.
I’m delighted to have been invited to join a panel for a debate in the House of Commons in December on the recent riots in London.
STOP CAGE FIGHTING FOR 8 YEAR OLDS – THIS IS NOT OK !
I watched in horror on Sky News about children as young as eight having been filmed “cage fighting” in footage that medical experts have called “disturbing”. The violent sport, also known as “Mixed Martial Arts”, combines martial arts, wrestling and boxing but with few rules. Contestants are allowed to punch, kick and elbow each other […]
School Phobia
For many children school is a place to see their friends, have fun and enjoy the challenges of the day. For some though even the thought of going to school can bring on stress and anxiety. Read my advice in Child Care Professional and in Tremendously Two Here is my original article called “Coping With […]
The Sue Atkins Wednesday Parenting Story To Ponder
Here’s today’s story from my never-ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. The Hat Trick The speaker had arrived at the village hall to give a talk that people had eagerly awaited for many weeks. The talk was on a particular contentious issue that touched on the lives of everybody in the village. There were many […]
Are toddler tantrums pushing you to the edge? Learning from parents of children with autism could help steer you through those meltdown moments.
Here is an interesting article from WalesOnline.co.uk Are toddler tantrums pushing you to the edge? Learning from parents of children with autism could help steer you through those meltdown moments What is it about supermarkets? Is your weekly shop more meltdown than melt-in-the-mouth? Surviving tantrums is a parenting rite of passage. But for parents of […]
CHANGE YOUR FAMILY LIFE IN 5 DAYS !
For less than a haircut and highlights I will make you a positive, relaxed and confident parent in 5 days 🙂 Family success, happiness and parenting confidence are not accidents that happen to some parents and not to others. They are created by specific ways of thinking and acting in the world. Learn how to […]