I’m delighted to be in The Daily Mirror today as I was asked for my advice around nasty habits kids have ! Stop doing that! Five nasty habits children develop… and how to prevent them. Is your child a nose picker, a hair eater or a nail biter? Follow our guide to stamping out your […]
WOW – I’m thrilled to say that I’m the WINNER of the Most Inspiring Coach Award ! Most Inspirational Therapist or Coach – open to any therapist or coach providing positive lifestyle services for adults WINNER – Sue Atkins Parenting Coach Surrey THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VOTING FOR ME 🙂
As regular readers know I used to be a Deputy Head and class teacher for 22 years and as a Mum too who used to stand outside the school gate waiting for my kids I used to overhear lots of gossip, mis – information and down right unkind comments sometimes. Here’s an article about what we […]
I’m delighted to have been published in Magic Town as their guest blogger, as October is dyslexia awareness month, so I have some guidance for parents whose children may be struggling with reading because of dyslexia . Have you ever studied a foreign language and been confused by the words in the textbook? Now, imagine what […]
“As for worrying about what other people might think – forget it. They aren’t concerned about you. They’re too busy worrying about what you and other people think of them.” Michael le Boeuf Speaker and Author
This is a super post from Pam Allyn Founder and executive director, LitWorld & LitLife; author; literacy and education expert and advocate in The Huffington Post about using stories as a way to help children deal with bullying. “A few years ago, I received a call from a mother in my community. Her voice breaking, she […]
I had a super day filming about the wonderful One Page Profiles that are being introduced in to schools through the UK by Helen Sanderson Associates and myself. I was delighted to have been invited to do the voice over and filming for the launch of this ground breaking video that was launched in The House […]
Parents need to drastically cut the number of hours children spend watching television, while under threes should be stopped from watching altogether, a leading psychologist has warned. Limiting the amount of time youngsters are sat in front of a screen could have significant advantages for their health, development and wellbeing, according to Dr Aric Sigman. […]
In the light of the very distressing news about April Jones here are some good books on teaching and talking to your children about “Stranger Danger” http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3AStranger%20danger
What’s your earliest memory? Whatever you recall, it’s unlikely you’ll bring back memories before the ages of three or four because of a phenomenon called infantile amnesia, or the inability of adults to remember the earliest years of life. Recent research explores the range of time in which children’s memories of early childhood disappear or […]
“It’s not about who you are today as a parent that matters…….. it’s all about who you are BECOMING!” ~ Sue Atkins
What’s On 4 Me 2012 National Awards! THE FINALISTS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! I’m delighted to tell you that I’m a FINALIST in the “Most Inspirational Coach” Category So a big thank you if you voted for me – I’m thrilled! The winners will be announced on 17th October
As regular readers of my blog know I am passionate about self esteem for children as a former Deputy Head teacher and now as a writer and broadcaster I work with both parents and children developing self confidence, self belief and strong life long self esteem. I also deliver body confidence & self – esteem […]
I understand that my children constantly need motivation and I try to be their main source of motivation and inspiration by what I say, how I act and what I do
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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