I’m being interviewed tomorrow on LBC Radio about “Pushy Parents” as Rosie Millard, the former BBC arts correspondent claims, in a new BBC Radio 4 programme to be broadcast this week, that middle class mothers and fathers should be proud to be “pushy parents” instead of being embarrassed. But as a former Deputy Head and Class […]
My 21 year old son rang for a catch up just before he was off with his Dad to watch Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It was great to hear his voice, hear his news and to hear how busy he was juggling writing his dissertation, working at his journalist placement and planning his climb […]
I used to love hiding eggs around our garden when my kids were young. Here are some fun suggestions from Tesco. Under 5 year olds What you need: Let the little ones join in the Easter fun with a mini trail. Not all prizes need to be chocolate, you can add a few non-edible […]
I enjoy Janet Street Porter for a challenging viewpoint on things. Today I read her thoughts on divorce, uncoupling and marriage. She wrote ‘Marriage is a practical solution to bringing up kids and finding companionship, but if it doesn’t work out, don’t beat yourself up. Why we pretend that one version of marriage will […]
How do you manage your childcare? Do you sit down for a family meal most days or are you manic and dazed with all the rushing around you have to do? A new survey out by teachers warns that days of up to 10 hours in school or childcare result in children who do not […]
We all worry, but some of us worry more than others but worrying is rarely productive and can be bad for your health. I work with lots of parents who are stressed, anxious and tense and they unconsciously pass their anxiety down to their kids, who pick up on their energy. So here’s how people who don’t let worry […]
Surviving Divorce? Going a little crazy? Try making a playlist! I found during the initial shock, fear, anger and frustration of going through the emotional, financial, physical and rainbow of extreme emotions of handling divorce, music helped me enormously. So one tip I give the parents I work with going through divorce is to make […]
I’ve been interviewed on LBC Radio about the idea that more should be done in schools to protect children from drugs by giving children from 10 years old more school lessons about illegal drugs and dangerous new ‘legal highs’, according to a government adviser. Professor Simon Gibbons, a member of the Advisory Council on the […]
I read with interest the article in The Independent around the ‘Cinderella Law’ http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/the-cinderella-law-emotional-correctness-gone-mad-9231233.html ‘The call for the Cinderella Law represents the latest phase of a campaign to continually expand the range of parental behaviour that can be condemned as abusive. These days, parents who smoke or drink alcohol in front of children […]
I’m on BBC radio Worcester and Hereford today speaking about saying ‘NO’ to your kids with confidence – here is an article I wrote awhile ago to give you a few ideas . https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/2011/01/saying-no-to-your-kids-with-confidence-2/
Today I am on The Jeremy Vine Show discussing the problem of children starting school not able to go to the toilet by themselves. So here is my advice on The Boots website. Does it feel like your child will still be wearing nappies on their wedding day? The good news is you’ll probably have cracked potty training by then! It […]
I love the idea of a Bucket List – a list of things you want to do before you ‘Kick The Bucket’ and leave this world. I wrote mine years ago and I take the list out from time to time to add new things I want to see, hear or experience as I […]
In the wake of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow’s split announcement the phrase on everyone’s lips is “conscious uncoupling.” If you don’t have a clue what this means you’re not alone! We asked experts and real life divorcees for their verdict… Here’s my opinion published in She Knows today http://www.sheknows.co.uk/beauty-and-love/articles/969967/conscious-uncoupling-divorce-the-celebrity-way
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