Here’s an interview I did on smacking your children and alternative methods of discipline to Eamonn Holmes & Holly Willougby on ‘This Morning’
An interview with my great pal across the pond – Dr. Lynne Kenney on how kindness and collaboration can improve children’s behaviour in the classroom. Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., is a practicing pediatric psychologist, author and international educator in Scottsdale, AZ. With a keen interest in changing the trajectory of children’s learning through cognitive-exercise, Dr. Kenney […]
My frank interview with Dr. Lynne Kenney – a practicing paediatric psychologist in Scottsdale, AZ with advanced training in forensic psychology and developmental paediatrics. She is the author of Bloom Today on #Bloombrainsmarts the UK’s respected parenting expert Sue Atkins and I have a frank conversation about helping complicated, intense, or behaviourally disruptive kids in […]
As part of Forest School’s regular events for local parents, one of the country’s foremost parenting experts, Sue Atkins, spoke to parents about the challenging transition that children may face as they move from primary or preparatory school to secondary school.
This chart presents an overview of child development from birth to five years of age. It’s important to keep in mind that the time frames shown are averages and some children may achieve various developmental milestones earlier or later than the average but still be within the normal range. This information is to help you to understand what […]
The Sue Atkins Parenting Show is where we discuss every possible aspect of parenting, giving you advice and support on topics which affect your daily life. Each free, weekly episode is bursting with practical tips, techniques and ideas. Also, you can sign up to The Sue Atkins Parenting Club for exclusive access to a friendly […]
Looking after and managing kids can be a challenge! One moment they’re snuggling up for stories, the next moment, they’re hitting their siblings, jumping on the sofa and whining to play on their iPad all afternoon! There’s no doubt that babysitting requires skills in creativity, adventure, play, negotiation, discipline & confidence. But those skills are […]
I was on my way to work in a school yesterday when I heard the debate on The Jeremy Vine BBC Radio 2 Show about a Mum who had been given an official police caution for leaving her 14-year-old son in charge of his three-year-old brother. I rang in to leave my thoughts but I […]
BABYSITTERS aren’t usually encouraged to care for kids with lots of sugar and screen time, but that’s what one young girl was told to do. Most mums and dads leave a short list of instructions for anyone looking after their children, but this couple left a very detailed, and unconventional ten-point list for their babysitter. […]
I was talking on Talk Radio yesterday about a 15 year old school girl who has been banned from school as she had her tongue pierced! You can listen to the full interview on my Extras and Experts section of my Sue Atkins Parenting Show. It was funny because I did the interview standing underground […]
My 3-year-old wants to choose what she wears each day & we’re having terrible battles around stopping her wearing her princess dress with a woolly hat and wellies, or some days her ballet dress and fairy wings with flip flops. One week all she wanted to do was wear was her brother’s dragon suit. What’s […]
British author and speaker Sir Ken Robinson is known for several accomplishments, from his books to his professorships to his TED talks. But in 2006, he gained recognition for something that no other TED speaker in history has done. It was back then that he delivered a TED talk on the topic of whether […]
The Sue Atkins Parenting Show is where we discuss every possible aspect of parenting, giving you advice and support on topics which affect your daily life. Each free, weekly episode is bursting with practical tips, techniques and ideas. Also, you can sign up to The Sue Atkins Parenting Club for exclusive access to a friendly […]
I had a fun interview on BBC Radio Leeds this morning talking about a book the presenter found in his attic. We had bathing kids in tea and vinegar to reduce their temperature, to putting whiskey in their bottle to help them sleep through. We also heard about giving kids Steedman’s power for practically […]
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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