The Medical Chief launches five-point guide for parents on how to stop children abusing alcohol As all my friends know, I like a glass of wine or two, but teenage drinking is a very big problem here in the UK and it needs your support, your confidence and your belief in your own opinions and […]
On average, most children begin learning to use a potty by around their second birthday, but, as with everything in children’s development, each child is different. Up to the age of 20 months, toddlers’ bladders need to empty often, and their muscles aren’t always fully developed which makes it difficult for them to master holding […]
I was delighted to have been interviewed by Scott Docherty, on how my role as a coach helps families through the challenging time of divorce. This is a series of interviews with CALM Scotland mediators and others connected with mediation. The interviews are hosted by Scott C. Docherty, an accredited lawyer mediator who practises in […]
SHORT of hearing your child say they want to grow up to be the next Katie Price or a professional drug-runner there can be fewer dread statements than: “Can I go on a sleepover?” As a parent of two teenagers I’ve been through this experience of being asked to stay over. It needn’t be a […]
One of the main worries of parents who are going through a divorce is how to tell the children about what is going to happen and what to actually say to them. Children naturally fear that they will lose one of their parents in a divorce or that their parents will abandon them. They also […]
Online Dating Scams: How to Tell If You Are Being Baited by a Catfish One of my lovely clients had been through the mill during her divorce but had ‘done the work’ on herself, analysed herself over time, turned the corner and was in what I call ‘The Phoenix Stage’ and decided to explore […]
I’ve just been interviewed by a journalist about sibling rivalry so here are my quick tips about positive and healthy ways to manage it. If you’d like to find out more of my ideas, strategies and practical tips there’s more in Chapter 13 of my internationally published book “Raising Happy Children for Dummies” on Amazon or you […]
I have written before about the manic & stressful Cornflake Rush Hour – but this exercise is different as it asks your kids want they prefer ! SCARY but enlightening & transformational! Start out by asking your kids: 1.“What would your BEST EVER morning look, sound and feel like?” 2.“How would you like to be woken […]
We live in a world of growing perfectionism. From selfies to photo shop, young people are under pressure. They are under pressure at school to perform due to our obsession with data driven learning. They are under pressure on social media – mocked, scorned and ridiculed for looking a certain way or acting a certain […]
Episode 37 Tweet of The Week @JoshRossiPhoto Josh set out a few months ago to photo children who have been through hell and back and have real superhuman strength! With the help of his wife Josh Rossi they worked to create the most amazing photoshoot of kids with disease and disabilities. The idea was […]
Listen to the full interview HERE Get Connect Dad began as a fatherhood guide for Julian Caldwell ‘s kids but it has quickly become a place where 100,000 people read, visit, share, and collaborate on all of their platforms each month. 400+ parent/writers from dozens of countries have joined this adventure and contribute stories, advice, […]
I’ve been working with a family of 6 children whose middle child has started running away. This is a complex problem but getting to the root of it is important without feeling guilty yourself. There are many reasons a child runs away & the best way to prevent things building up to this point is […]
Episode 36 Tweet of The Week @understoodOrg goal is to help the millions of parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues. They want to empower them to understand their children’s issues and relate to their experiences. With this knowledge, parents can make effective choices that propel their children from simply […]
Do you know an aspiring young author? Do you know a child aged between 5 and 11 years old who has a brilliant idea for a bedtime story? Would they love to see it published as a fantastic picture book? Book People, in association with Little Tiger, are on the lookout for the nation’s best […]
Here’s a question I’m asked a lot. “Is it fair to charge our son rent?” I’m on Eamonn Holmes talkRADIO Show at 6.30 discussing charging adult kids rent as more and more adult children are coming back home to live as they try and save up for a home of their own. But do you […]
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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