I’m speaking in India at the PEP Talk in Mumbai
Looking forward to my 1st trip to India to give some talks on my passion – parenting ! Here’s the wonderful list of speakers.
Author: Sue Atkins
Love getting these messages !
So pleased to receive this note today. ‘George had a great start this year. So proud of him and very thankful to you! ‘
The Goals Behind Your Child’s Behaviour.
I’ve recently been working with a lovely Mum who has felt rather exhausted by her child’s behaviour. When conflict happens it’s easy to feel threatened. We often find ourselves thinking, “How dare you treat me like this!” BUT conflict can get worse if we respond […]
Babies In Buggies. Why It Matters Which Way Your Buggy Faces.
I read with interest the comments by Gail Larkin in today’s Telegraph about the fact that forward -facing buggies are ‘damaging children’s social skills.’ Gail Larkin, the president of the National Association of Head Teachers, criticises parents who chat to friends on the phone rather than talking to their children. I […]
Exploring The Role of Nutrition in Treating ADD/ADHD
I read with fascination the blog by June Rousso Ph.D on the role of nutrition in treating ADD/ADHD as I taught many children on Ritalin when I was a Deputy Head. “Most treatments have focused upon medications, such as stimulant drugs. Millions of children are treated with medication and […]
Stopping Teenagers Going ‘Off the Rails’
My teenage son had 10 of his mates round last Friday to watch the football on our big screen and they all brought their cans, tortilla chips and peanuts. They are a great bunch of kids and I really enjoyed their banter and energy. Of course I worry about my son going on holiday soon for the […]
Divorce – Don’t Do It Alone
We are Not Meant To Do It All By Ourselves Going through a divorce is painful, frightening and emotionally exhausting and making meaningful changes in our lives can be tough when we try to do it all by ourselves. We had dreams when we got married, we had a vision of how our […]
“I tell Money that I love her” – my simple words to help you through divorce.
One of my obsessions and challenges when I was recovering from the shock of my divorce was my fear around money. I’m not alone as I coach many, many women going through a divorce, separation or break up, and their biggest fear, by far, is their fear about their finances all mixed up with their […]
So Are You Scared To Discipline Your Teenager For Fear They’ll Slag You Off On Facebook?
I’m chatting on BBC Berkshire today about the Headteacher who believes that Social media is making it more diffcult for parents to discipline their children by sending them to their room. Teenagers are increasingly refusing to back down in disputes with their parents as friends egg them on via Facebook or Twitter, she said. Alice Phillips, […]
The Times revealed a new distressing survey ‘The Shocking Cost of Divorce on Children
Today The Times revealed a new distressing survey ‘The Shocking Cost of Divorce on Children.’ Divorce has a devastating impact on the children of divided couples, leading to poor examination results and driving them to abuse alcohol or drugs. Join me on live on Channel 5 News. Divorce is an ugly word. And when children are […]
Something To Ponder For Thanksgiving.
This week it is Thanksgiving so I thought I’d get you to ‘Pause To Ponder’ these reflective questions. Having what I call ‘An Attitude of Gratitude’ is a very powerful way to feel more optimistic, more hopeful and more energised. Have a lovely week. 1) What are you truly thankful for? […]
UK’s leading parenting expert steps into everyone’s living room
I’m delighted to be featured in Nursery Online this week. http://nursery-online.com/newsview.php?date=21/11/2014#10903 In a collection of newly updated parenting guides, parents are being given a truly unique opportunity to access information from one of the UK’s leading parenting experts, in the comfort of their own home. Sue Atkins is […]
Chilli Gate – Jamie Oliver admits to punishing his daughter with apples rubbed with hot chillies
I’ve been interviewed on lots of BBC Radio phone – ins today about Jamie Oliver’s punishment of his daughter for being rude by rubbing her apple in very hot chillies. Jamie has been quoted as saying,’You can’t smack naughty kids so I make mine eat chillies instead’ The famous Chef admits he rubbed apple […]
How to deal with kids’ dramas.
Read my advice in Friday Magazine about drama queens and temper tantrums in older kids! “As the photographer positioned his camera to start the fashion shoot, eight-year-old Jessica pouted and turned her back to the lens. Her mum, Sarah, rushed forward to see what the problem was. Usually when Jessica got the chance to […]
Let’s really teach kids about money.
I’m chatting on BBC Five Live Radio today about this initiative to teach children about saving, budgeting and learning the value of money. This strikes me as a great idea as children need to learn how to manage money and it starts with the way you talk about money, the way you handle money […]