Children are about to move onto secondary schools in a month or so. Perhaps your child is one of them. This is a time of great change for a child and for the family as a whole as this transition is a time of growth, learning and independence. Children naturally have mixed feelings about this change. […]
“So what do you do?” Ever has someone say that to you at a dinner party, school event or business event? Just ponder and reflect on that question for a moment… What does it bring up for you? I was invited to attend the Home Renaissance Foundation International Conference on Excellence in the Home event […]
Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.” ~H. Jackson Brown author of “Life’s Little Instruction Book” I’ve just been interviewed for an article on spending time with children […]
Believe in yourself and remember that anything is possible. Believe in what makes you feel good And what makes you happy. Believe in the dreams You’ve always wanted to come true, And give them every chance to. If you are willing to take the opportunities You are given And utilise the abilities you have, You […]
I have just been interviewed on BBC Radio Berks about a new survey that discovered that 1 in 5 youngsters has a television in their bedroom by the age of four according to research by retail analysts Mintel. One in five children aged four and younger are having TV sets put into their bedrooms. Critics […]
Here’s your Wednesday Story from my never ending notebook and everlastingcoloured pencil Soil and Toil A priest was driving his car along a remote country road. As he reached the brow of a hill, he slowed down and whistled to himself. Stretched out below him, nestling in the valley, was one of the […]
I used to love taking my kids to the park when they were young and watching them run off to chase our dogs, jump, hide, shout, whistle, climb and explore the natural world. Wrapped up warm with jumpers and wellies they always arrived back home with rosy cheeks, a healthy glow and a big smile. […]
My phone got sand in it on holiday in South Africa a couple of weeks ago and my daughter said I could use her old Blackberry which made me sit up, as I have for a long time wanted to be able to Tweet on my phone, get my emails and feel that […]
What’s going on right now that tells you that you have a problem or an issue with your kids at the moment? What have you done so far to improve things? What small changes could you make? What obstacles have you met along the way? What’s stopping you from moving forward positively and effectively? What actions […]
“Never let a problem to be solved become more important than the person to be loved.” ~Barbara Johnson Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here About the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, well […]
I have been coaching a group of lovely parents this week after the school drop off and one of the “hot topics” this week was HOMEWORK ! So in this episode of my Parenting Expert Podcast, I discuss practical and simple ways to get homework done quickly, easily and pain free! So grab a […]
How kids prepare for an earthquake in Japan – CBBC Newsround We are a 24/7 News generation and today with the very sad news of the Earthquake in Japan children may be distressed, anxious and worried. So here are some excellent tips from the PBS Parents website about talking with your children about The News. […]
Been a busy week in the media for me this week as I appeared on my regular BBC Surrey & Sussex Parenting Phone -In with Sarah Gorrell, appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live with Tony Livesey discussing working Mums, discussed work/life balance on LBC and recorded bribing kids to behave with The Vanessa Show airing […]
There’s no such thing as a perfect parent – they only exist in Hollywood films starring Julia Roberts ! So just be the best parent you can be. I love learning and I’m always reading books to improve myself. I also enjoy going on courses to fine -tune my skills but what if …..just […]
We were away in South Africa last week when Jamie Oliver’s new Dream School programme aired on Channel 4. As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years before changing direction into writing, broadcasting and parent coaching I found it fascinating. Some of you who follow me on Twitter will remember a rant I had […]
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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