The Friendship Song Here is an uplifting video that reminds us just how very important friends are to us, no matter how old we are. Enjoy and feel free to pass on to all your special friends too The Friendship Song
Do you know any children with Dyspraxia? Chances are you do. Current statistics predict that each primary class has a child with the condition. As a former deputy Head teacher I taught many children with Dyspraxia and today I am delighted to introduce Phoebe Doyle, a feature writer and editor of Tremendously2, where […]
Sometimes in life you just feel so blessed and grateful for the opportunities that come your way don’t you? Well last week I went to a wonderfully inspirational talk about “ Play” at my friend Kathy Kershaw’s excellent School in Esher, Rowan Prep School with Neil Griffiths the author and inspiration behind the Storysack Play […]
One of the most intriguing, unjust and unhelpful beliefs that a lot of parents have, is the belief that because someone is excellent at something or displays incredible levels of skill it means that you can never become as skilful as them, so there is no point in even trying. This is a commonly held […]
I can handle any experience or situation that is put in my path.
As you know underpinning ALL my writing, broadcasting, speaking and coaching is my passion to make a difference in the lives of children and young people through developing their self esteem. I just love Michele Obama’s passion to do the same so I read with great interest the article in The Independent today about The First […]
Last night I went to my 16 year old daughter’s school to a wonderful Reception and Private Viewing of the GCSE Art 2011. Her board was the first to greet us as we walked in and has been put on her school’s website too. I was a proud Mum. My Dad who was an architect […]
Here is a lovely story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil from my new friends http://www.ParentingExtra.com that I met on Twitter http://twitter.com/ParentingExtra The Colour of Friendship “This story teaches us to recognise that we are different, and that it is our differences that give us the ability to take on different jobs. Each […]
When I told my great friend Lindsey that I was off to meet Andy Cope she said, “Oh my God, not the guy who writes those brilliant Spy Dog books?” and I said,” That’s the one but have you read his inspiring and funny “A Brilliant Life” and “Being Brilliant?” http://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/andysbooks.asp I gave Andy’s “A […]
What’s currently missing from my family life? What small step can I take this week to change that?
I simply LOVE this video ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOJzKMZCdCA Turn up your speakers and embrace it’s message and have a really WONDERFUL week with your family !
I’m a great believer in making small changes as they make a big difference over time. So last week when I was on a brilliant T Harv Eker Course in London I really liked his quote: “How you anything, is how you do everything” Show up in the small detail and the large details take care of themselves whether it […]
Today I am delighted to have Wendy Young Founder of Kidlutions as my guest blogger. Wendy’s mission is to provide all children with a sense of success in handling whatever problems come their way. She knows that in life, success is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Kidlutions […]
I go with the flow of life and enjoy the journey.
We are often very hard on ourselves as parents. We often ” run on empty” putting everyone else before ourselves. But my little red mini would soon run out of petrol if I didn’t fill it up from time to time! So as we all go into this lovely half term break soon with promised […]
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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