Author: Sue Atkins

My thoughts on the new iPram !

  My thoughts on this new iPram are in The Sun today. ‘PARENTING experts have condemned a device that attaches tablets to prams saying it could harm the development of babies. The £6.55 gadget holders clip on to buggy handles. It lets kids watch films or play apps and games while on the move. But […]

Things To Consider As A Mum Before Divorce

Making the choice to divorce is an incredibly difficult and challenging decision to make. Sometimes it is agonising as you become transfixed in fear about whether it’s for the best. Is ‘the grass greener on the other side’ or is it really better to stay with ‘the devil you know?’ Will the children be damaged […]

Do you tell your kids that you love them every day?

  I was interviewed on BBC Radio Kent today about Elton John speaking to students at The Oxford Union. Like many doting fathers, Sir Elton John tells his sons he loves them every day. But the gesture is more important for him than for most. The singer says he has been spurred on to shower […]

The Sue Atkins Weekly Parenting Question.

Every week, on a Monday, to start your week off with a bang, I post a Parent Coaching Question for you to ponder,  mull over and reflect on over the course of the week. These are the sorts of questions that  I ask my clients when we work together on all the various problems, niggles […]

iPad Parenting – are you guilty?

  My daughter Molly and I were wandering around The Lanes in Brighton and decided to pop in for a bowl of spaghetti in an Italian Restaurant. A family of 4 sat down opposite and immediately the mum got out her iPhone and gave it to her 2 year old to play with and the […]

Divorce Q&A Recap

Last week I took part in the Divorce Q&A with other divorce experts and answered some questions about divorce and getting divorced. Here’s the recap if you were unable to join the Q&A. [View the story “Divorce Q&A ” on Storify]   [View the story “What do I need to do so I can see […]

New report reveals children at risk of exploitation online.

I’m appearing on Sky News today at 3.30 discussing a new report called ‘Digital Dangers’ jointly published by Barnardo’s and the Marie Collins Foundation. It says all children are vulnerable to being groomed and sexually exploited on the internet via mobile technology. For the report, 34 project workers from 11 Barnardo’s specialist child sexual exploitation […]

Would you stand up to teenage yobs?

  I was asked to comment on BBC Three Counties Radio today about the Mum who stood up to some  children who thought it was ‘fun’ to throw boxes off the shelves as the IKEA worker struggled to put them back again. The Ikea worker’s pleas for them to stop were met with swearing and […]

‘I am’ ……. The amazing, ages & stages of being a child.

Don’t underestimate me, nurture me, challenge me, listen to me, play with me, read to me, laugh with me – hug me – I am your very special, unique, remarkable and amazing child …….

Empty Nest & Divorce – a lethal combination.

  This week I have been working with an older Mum helping her through her divorce but despite her son being 23 and her daughter 21 she has been struggling with the sadness of being a parent with strong feelings of loss around  Empty Nest Syndrome as well. We never stop being Mums really do […]

A story of divided households – a book about separation & divorce for children.

    I love the magic of Twitter and how it brings me such wonderful people, doing such wonderful things. Today a beautiful book arrived from Joanna Rowland from the US called, ‘Always Mom, Forever Dad’ In today’s world, more and more children have parents who live separately. As these children move between homes, they […]

Why I’m now using Story Massage in my work with parents and children.

Story Massage from Meg Fenn on Vimeo. Yesterday I was delighted to attend a course on Story Massage as I thought it would be another useful addition to add to my toolbox of  ways to help parents and children. What is Story Massage? Story Massage involves the use of 10 simple movements (through your clothes), […]

Killed by a grape – a really tragic story.

Here is Emma Hammett’s advice after the tragic story of 2 year old Jacob Jenkins died after choking on a grape at Pizza Hut. “This incredibly sad story that has been widely reported on the news highlights the need for more people to learn how to help in an emergency. Yesterday I was asked to appear […]

Pacca Alpaca – a fun way to learn a new language !

  I love learning new things and I know that apps are a fun way to explore for children too. So I had fun exploring ‘Pacca Alpaca – Basic Language Learning ‘ with a 4 year old and it is an easy and engaging app that can be used to introduce young children to different […]

Join me at The British Library speaking about how teenagers handle divorce.

On Wednesday 21st October at 6.30 pm I’m delighted to be joining an eminent group of speakers discussing divorce and how it affects teenagers at The British Library and I’d love you to come along to this free event. Here is the agenda and we’ll be taking lots of your questions afterwards too. It must […]