I’m discussing the extraordinary new survey that UK childcare is the most expensive in the world & that families now spend a third of their income on nurseries and childminders http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3831626/UK-childcare-expensive-world-Families-spend-income-nurseries-childminders.html Choosing whether to be your child’s full-time caregiver can be a complicated emotional and financial decision. But before you weigh the pros and […]
Join me for a LIVE Twitter Chat on Thursday 6th October at 8pm for a car seat & travel Q & A with BRITAX. Check out the hashtag #LifeIsAJourney and follow me under @SueAtkins and @BritaxUK and keep your questions coming 🙂
Think ……… Safety first Think about seating arrangements Pack strategically Plan around your child’s routine Stop at regular intervals Split driving and entertainment duties Pack lots of snacks Take Regular Pit stops Plan Entertainment Prevent backseat meltdowns Before you start out make sure your baby’s car seat is the right size and that it’s […]
I was interested to read the research by Britax that reveals the trials and tribulations for new parents travelling with young babies and I was delighted to be asked for my advice on travelling with babies. Having a baby is one of the most exciting life events, but expecting parents will inevitably be forever late […]
Paying The Price For Our Parental Panicking Anxiety and depression; even suicide is increasing and it’s all because children feel their sense of control over their lives has decreased according to Peter Gray, a psychologist at Boston College and author of ‘Free to Learn.’ His research links the rise of emotional and social disorders with […]
I work with lots of Mums, in particular, who constantly beat themselves up with The Big G that’s otherwise known as ‘GUILT. ‘ From stay at home Mums to high flying executive Mums we all seem conditioned to feel guilty about what we ‘don’t do’ or ‘get wrong’ or feel we ‘should’ be doing instead […]
I was saddened to hear the news that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are divorcing. It’s never easy to navigate the very choppy waters of divorce whoever you are and whatever background you come from. Divorce is painful, messy and very stressful. I have created a number of conversational cards to help you answer those […]
Every Monday I ask you a Parent Coaching Question for you to print off, pop on your fridge and to ponder throughout the week. Being a great parent requires you to become a self aware parent. A parent who thinks about what they are doing and reflects on what is working and what isn’t working […]
As a former Deputy Head and Reception Class Teacher I was horrified to read today that four-year-olds are often ‘not physically ready’ for school due to competitive parenting, iPads and screens all contributing to a decrease in a young child’s mobility that can impact on their academic learning. This follows on from a client of mine with […]
I am appearing on ITV ‘This Morning’ doing a phone- in to help children and families affected by bullying after following the story of Casey Mahon who had her pony tail cut off by the bullies at school. I experienced being bullied myself when I was 11 and developed alepecia for a little […]
A must, must watch video from the very wonderfully inspiring Oprah. There’s never a hero to rescue you – there’s only you if you want to make it happen ! Get excited about your life, get focused, be clear and take very small steps for perhaps weeks, months or years to make your dream […]
Family break up, separation or divorce is never easy. Children can feel isolated, left behind or excluded from decisions and they often tell me that they often they feel unheard. Of course this is not intentional but stressed, grieving or angry parents are struggling to cope themselves. Here is an lovely video from Scott C […]
I was recently interviewed for Gulf News ‘Friday Magazine’ about ‘After school activity: How much is too much?’ Here are my thoughts. How do you juggle and get that balance between tooo many activities and not enough? While the odd class here and there is stimulating and is a chance to make new friends […]
With the first term of a fresh, new year just around the corner here are some top tips on how to survive on a student budget and to make the most of your student loan. From tuition fees to taking advantages of income sources, here’s a helpful infographic.
I’m on ITV ‘This Morning’ chatting you through my ‘Top Tips For Travelling On A Plane With Kids’ Travelling with kids isn’t always easy but with a little forward planning you CAN enjoy your trip and relax despite feeling anxious about all the other holiday makers! We were on hols in South Africa and […]
