On Friday 8th January I am launching a new series of free Divorce videos called -> Divorce Step by Step. Divorce Step By Step has been set up specifically to help you address the range of issues and matters you have to face when going through a divorce. I have been through […]
On Friday 8th January I am launching a new series of free Divorce videos called Divorce Step by Step. Divorce Step By Step has been set up specifically to help you address the range of issues and matters you have to face when going through a divorce. I have been through the process myself […]
I was delighted to see my article on Prince William’s comments about being a Dad in The Sunday Mirror and The Sunday People. Prince William made his comments in a new documentary being aired tomorrow night on ITV to celebrate 40 years of The Prince’s Trust. Ant and Dec spent a year in the company […]
It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but the story we tell ourselves about what those events mean. ~ Sue Atkins I work with many parents on a huge array of parenting topics yet there is a common theme to all the Mum’s I work with. Their natural ability to ‘beat […]
Work with me through your divorce Week 1: Where You Are Now – financially, emotionally and mentally Telling The Children The Parenting Plan of Assurances Discipline Me time Week 2 What you want Clarity, direction and ways practical ways forward Objectives, Goals and The Magic Wand Exercise The Time Line Exercise The One Point Technique […]
I am currently ready to launch my latest conversational cards & videos in my ‘Divorce Step by Step‘ series in January to help families address the legal, financial and emotional roller coaster of transition and change during a divorce. When it comes to the money side of splitting up, things are especially confusing. For instance, […]
Compassion, empathy & understanding start at an early age and they start with you, as parents, talking and teaching your children about all sorts of things including mental health. So I was interested to read about a new survey of more than 1,100 parents that found 55% hadn’t spoken about the subject of stress, anxiety, […]
I see Katie Price’s 8 year old daughter Princess is in the news about the amount of make – up her mum has let her wear. I’m talking about it on BBC Radio Three Counties later today. Apparently Katie dyes Junior’s hair and allows Princess to wear heavy make- up and false nails. It’s very […]
I’ve been invited to write about Equality for a new book that launches next year for 10 year olds. So let’s explore the best ways to bring up tolerant, curious well-balanced children who understand the importance of equality – and I invite you to ask yourself: how much am I aware of how I […]
I am constantly looking for good books to recommend to the parents that I work with who are going through divorce. Books are another good way to start conversations and help children understand what’s happening in their lives and to help them to express their feelings in a safe way. So I am pleased […]
I was chatting to the lovely Receptionist at my Doctor’s today and she told me about a new craze for children’s birthday parties – Gaming Mobile Parties ???? Her Grandson went to one last weekend where the kids simply play computer games. The party people boasted ‘ Onboard the gaming van is all the latest gaming […]
Christmas is just round the corner and it got me pondering about what to buy my kids who are 23 and 21 – the days of copious wrapping and making Father Christmas footprints in the talcum powder are long gone ???? Do you join in the frenzy of Black Friday and buy lots of things […]
Violence, such as the terrorist attacks in Paris on the innocent people on Friday night, can leave lasting impressions on children, even if they only witness it through news reports and social media. But you as parents can help your children process these and other senseless tragedies. It’s important to talk about terrible events, and […]
I have been pondering tolerance and how we teach that important value to our children in an angry world. But just for this week I want you to ponder how you teach your children to be tolerant, respectful and empathic to others. Children are constantly watching, listening and learning from you so this week notice […]
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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