Author: Sue Atkins
Is it a good idea to exclude children as young as 5?
I’m speaking on BBC Radio Sheffield about the increase of young children being excluded from school from as young as 5. Recently I wrote about ‘School Readiness’ as this is a complex subject not easily dismissed by the taxi driver who said to me, ‘All they need is a good smack.’ Here is an article […]
Photographer Josh Rossi Shoots the REAL Super Heroes.
This photographer is helping kids with disabilities unleash their inner superheroes. Many want to be super heroes in real life. We want to be Superman and fly, have incredible strength like Wonder Woman and super speed like The Flash. Some people though already have these superpowers. I set out a few months ago to find the […]
Toddlers and Toilets – A Simple but Fabulous – Potty Training Tip !
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Great NEWS! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third baby – let’s talk ‘Middle Child Syndrome!’ Episode 35 of The Sue Atkins Parenting Show.
Episode 35 Tweet of the Week To mark ‘Organ Donation Week’ @NHSOrganDonor #YesIDonate Topic 1 Discussing the lovely news about a new Royal Baby on BBC Three Counties Radio My articles on Morning Sickness Hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness) In this episode we discuss the affects on other children in the family who have a very sick […]
Severe morning sickness & what to do if you’re suffering.
With the wonderful news that the Duchess Of Cambridge is expecting her 3rd child. Here is some information from the NHS Choices website & from the BabyCenter website about Hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness.) Sickness in pregnancy is common. Around 7 out of every 10 pregnant women experience nausea and/or vomiting, and this doesn’t just occur in the […]
What to do when your toddler rejects your cuddles & hugs.
‘Dear Sue, why does my 2-year-old sometimes reject my affection?’ ~ Rory McIntyre from Kinross, Scotland. The first thing to remember is not to take it personally when your child steers clear of your kisses and hides from your hugs. Two-year-olds’ moods can change as quickly as the weather. There are about a million […]
Do you live above your means? Did you pick up your bad financial habits from your mum and dad? What are you teaching YOUR kids about MONEY? Here’s my Money Checklist
Money is something that affects us every single day of our lives. We put a roof over our heads with it, buy food with it, pay the electricity & gas with it, as well as those fab shoes and iPads for our kids. Bad habits are usually something we wouldn’t dream of passing on […]
Last Minute Back To School Tips. Episode 34 of The Sue Atkins Parenting Show.
Episode 34 Tweet of The Week @Girlguiding Over a third of girls say the pressure to live the perfect life online is affecting their wellbeing. #GirlsAttitudes Girls are concerned their parents aren’t aware of the pressures they face on social media. Check out https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/ Josefina is the creator of Nanos Spanish, encompassing the Nanos, Pekes and […]
HYSTERICAL Video from a Mum. ‘Stop Complaining About Back To School Shopping! ‘
I simply love this – it’s so funny. As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 25 years! Join me on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester talking about the fact that iPads have replaced pencil cases by 48% on the new term’s Back To School shopping list!
Teaching Your Kids How to Avoid Getting Lost & Teaching Them To “Stay Found.”
Teaching Your Kids How to Avoid Getting Lost. What to Do If It Happens & Helping Them “Stay Found.” It’s every parent’s nightmare. You turn around and your child isn’t there. I remember getting lost in a Spanish Market when I was 5 but I didn’t panic as my Mum & Dad had taught me […]
Saying Goodbye Without Tears – Starting Nursery For The 1st Time.
How to prepare yourself (and your child) for Nursery, From the moment you play peek-a-boo with your baby, you are preparing them for the process of moving away from you and learning about independence. Separation can be a difficult emotion not only for you as a parent but also for your child. As your child […]
Talking To Lembik Opik about chores, GoHenry & antisocial behaviour. Episode 33 of The Sue Atkins Parenting Show.
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GCSE results day 2017: All you need to know.
Dates and times for GCSE results day 2017 Results will be available on Thursday 24th August 2017. Students will be able to collect their results from their school or college in the morning. Please check with your school to find out about timings. Those who are unable to collect their results in person can request to […]
How to Handle GCSE Results Day by Parenting Expert Sue Atkins
I was recently interviewed by School Exams.co.uk about how to handle Exam Day Parents worry about the stress their children go under around exams but are exams a good or bad thing for children in your opinion? Exams are a way to level the playing field, to see what children know – and that’s part […]