“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 hereAbout the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, […]
I think sitting round the table eating helps families connect, share and have fun so I love Around the Table Games. They are fun, thought provoking and easy to carry and they get the whole family talking – even hard-to-talk-to Teens! These great questions will stop you from just nagging about eating vegetables or holding […]
I focus on all the positive things happening in my life. My willingness to change my thinking helps me to relax, see my successes and celebrate what my children get right. Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking hereAbout the author Sue Atkins is a […]
Well as you know I am in the process of being re branded and changing my YouTube vidoes and plan to add lots more to the series, but as I am asked so often about bedwetting, I thought I point you to the direction of my Parenting Made Easy Video Tips anyway – this is a new and […]
A Coalition-backed report published today warns how many parents, particularly those on low incomes, are “ill-informed or poorly motivated” when it comes to raising their children. It recommends that a national parenting campaign – primarily aimed at pregnant women – should be launched to give all children “healthy, stable and strong social and emotional foundations” […]
Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my great friend and experienced publisher and author, Ed Peppitt, about being the best selling author of “Raising Happy Children for Dummies” one in the famous black and yellow series. We talk about how I was invited by Wiley to write the book on Platform 9 of […]
Success in parenting, which for me means bringing up happy, confident, well rounded adults who are independent, resilient and fulfilled, is really no different from being successful in any other aspect of life. It’s about mindset, commitment, and confidence and all about taking small steps of action every day, every week and every month […]
There is no way to be the perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one ~Jill Churchill Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking hereAbout the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, […]
I am doing the best I can with the understanding, knowledge and resources I have and that’s good enough ! Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking hereAbout the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, well behaved […]
Divorce is stressful for parents and children alike and although reactions will depend on a child’s age, temperament, and the circumstances surrounding the split, many children feel sad, frustrated, angry, and anxious — and it’s not uncommon for them to become naughty at home or at school because of those feelings. Fortunately, you can help […]
Here’s your Wednesday Story from my never-ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil! Once a upon a time there was a person – and this person was a water carrier. She carried pots, two pots to be exact, across her shoulders, on a pole. One of the pots had a crack in it. The other was […]
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 sort of obstacles have you met along the way? What small changes could YOU make this week to move things forward a little? What’s […]
“All of us have moments in out lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them. “ ~Erma Bombeck 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 […]
My lovely 82 year old father -in-law came to stay today and has been battling the trauma and shock of going in for an operation on his prostrate and falling off the bed in the recovery room, due to negligence of the hospital. They forgot to put up the side bars on the bed while […]
I was having a cupcake and a chat with my 16 year old daughter in the new local coffee shop in Lingfield when this article caught our eye in The Daily Express about the highly controversial story line in Eastenders on BBC1 about cot death, bereavement, mental illness and post natal depression. I have always […]
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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