Boosting YOUR energy ! How energetic do you feel today? What kinds of things can you do this week to boost your energy? ~ take a long walk with your dogs, have a steaming hot bath with candles, eat more fruit, take some different exercise, visit a friend without the kids for a grown up chat […]
When I was a Deputy Head and Class Teacher I used to watch as some children went from school to ballet, to swimming, to horse riding, maths club, tap dancing or to a tutor without catching their breath. They were over busy and some were over anxious and over stressed. Of course it’s all about striking a […]
Khayelitsha, located near Cape Town, is the second largest township in South Africa with close to 1.5 million inhabitants. This is a world caught up in a spiral of poverty, despair and crime. The HIV/Aids infection rate is suspected to be at 40% and unemployment is a huge problem. Yet at the same time, Khayelitsha, […]
We’ve just come back after spending time exploring, learning and seeing where Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in a cell on Robben island just off the coast of Cape Town and I was pleased to discover that Nelson shares the same birthday as myself 18th July!! It made me ponder tolerance I’m also reading Barack […]
Hello – you fantastic star! Are you ready for a mind-blowing, heart –opening, life changing moment? Well, every Monday I pose a Weekly Parent Coaching Question that I’ve asked hundreds of parents around the world over the years to help them address certain aspects of their parenting and their lives. I’ve found that most parents […]
Taming toddlers is like trying to to tame jelly – all wobbles and no rules ! ~Sue Atkins
I’m on holiday at the moment in South Africa staying with our great friends in Hout Bay, just outside Cape Town, and seeing my son who’s on his travels and who is staying here for a few months. Last night we went to see U2 at the Green Point Stadium and had the most […]
Building Family Strengths with Humour I love laughing ….. I love laughing with my kids, laughing with my friends, laughing with Kevin (particularly at our new hobby of Salsa dancing lessons on a Wednesday night!!) and making people laugh…… it makes me feel good. It lifts my spirit when the days are grey and the […]
I keep things in perspective and always step back and see the long term, bigger picture!
“Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.” ~ Phillip Brooks 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, […]
I am patient, I am loving and I always show my kids respect 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 behaved children. She […]
The death of my dad over 5 years ago made me look back over our lives together and reflect on what I truly loved and respected about him. He made such a difference—not only in my life, but to all the people he met. He was charismatic, kind, compasionate and great fun to be […]
Here’s your Wednesday story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil! Resistance An electrician who lacked confidence went to a life coach for help. He wondered why other electricians did better than he did. He wondered why many of his classmates at school and college had more successful careers and lives than he […]
The world is becoming a very small place through the power of Twitter, Facebook and social media and I’m delighted to include a wonderful poem by my new friend Rodrick Walters. I spoke to Rodrick this week on the phone about his passion for Upbeat Dads after connecting with his great blog through Twitter and […]
The “Daily Mail” ran a headline on Tuesday about whether our little ones are at risk from the baby TV stations aimed at pre-school kids. There is concern that some parents are using the TV as a form of easy and stress free babysitting – plonking their babies and little ones in front of a […]
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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