Here is a simple story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil about a farmer and his rooster that illustrates the power of being determined. “There was once a newcomer who moved to a small rural town. He soon found that all of the residents were farmers and for entertainment, they would bet on rooster […]
I was on BBC Radio Surrey today discussing cotton wool kids – children who are over protected Listen here to Danny Pike http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p007gllp Here’s a blog I wrote awhile ago to help you get clear about your own ways of protecting your kids. Well, I don’t know about you but I loved riding my bike […]
F alse E vidence A ppearing R eal Fear is that little voice deep within all of us. Fear is with you on all of your adventures – but it doesn’t need to stop them. Fear is there for a reason ….. to keep you safe. But it is founded in the past and has […]
Having set myself an enormous task of trying to make a big difference in the world through my writing, coaching, CDs and now my Parenting Made Easy app I sometimes get downhearted, lose my footing and lose my belief that I am making that difference so I have this poster up in my office […]
Today I am delighted to introduce you to the lovely Emma Hammett who I met when I was presenting the What’s On 4 Junior Awards at The Hilton Hotel in Cobham on Thursday. Emma was the First Aid for Life for the What’s On best antenatal/postnatal Award 2011. Every parent dreads their […]
I radiate love and respect and in return I receive love and respect.
I was interviewed this morning on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex and BBC 3 Counties Radio about this story that’s hit the news. What are your thoughts on this….. I’d love to hear them 🙂 I think you might be able to guess mine !!!! “She made the headlines last year when she confessed to teaching […]
I am thrilled and delighted to have been invited to co – present the wonderful What’s On 4 Kids Junior Award Ceremony today in The Hilton Hotel in Cobham, Surrey. It was really exciting to be amongst such wonderful people who create soooo many activities and opportunities for children throughout the UK. Baby, toddler and […]
Here’s what’s happening in the news… a campaign I feel strongly about and welcome ….what are YOUR thoughts? “Parents will be able to highlight examples of child sexualisation on a new website, the prime minister has said. The measure is among the proposals in a review on the commercialisation and sexualisation of children, […]
I am really delighted to have been invited to speak on such a variety of subjects this month for BBC Radio Stations around the U.K from Sheffield, Belfast, Wales and Surrey talking and advising on Boomerang Kids, Pushy Parents, The Evening Standard “Illiteracy Campaign” to the UK government’s crack down on the early sexualisation of children […]
My son had a party when he turned 16 a couple of years ago – well he called it a gathering which I thought was really lovely and kind of old fashioned. About 15 of his friends came round, chatted , played on the Wii and had a laugh and we kept out of the way as […]
Going the extra mile When we have done our best , we can await the results in peace.” ~Unknown I don’t know who said this, but I do know that they were right on target. My kids are both studying for their exams at the moment and I have helped them set some studying […]
Did you know that approximately 15% of children between 4-12 years of age will experience sleepwalking at some time. It can be quite disconcerting to bump into your child on the stairs looking wide awake but glassy eyed and they will probably not answer you when you talk to them and not remember the incident […]
Children today are growing up with computers, Gameboys, Play Stations. X boxes and Wii’s, iPods, iPhones, iPads. They are the generation of screenagers. But what does this mean to your child’s development? Well, it means that your child will be: • Strongly visual and think in pictures • Literal as opposed to abstract in their […]
Lots of parents, schools and families have sent me emails about using my idea for the “Easy” button or my Parenting Made Easy app so I thought it would be fun if you send me in your videos or photos of your family having fun using your “Easy” button […]
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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