I’m a great believer in talking and teaching kids about what I think they need to know. I have talked about all sorts of things with my kids from binge drinking, casual sex to drug taking and I’ve used headlines in the newspapers to real life examples to pass on my values. So communicating with […]
Each week I ask you a Parent Coaching Question to ponder over the course of the whole week. Lots of parents print it off and pop it up in their kitchen or bathroom so they can see it often to let the ideas surface naturally as your unconscious gets to work on the question. Other people sit down […]
Even the brightest students can find the UCAS Personal Statement daunting and time-consuming. The purpose of this app is to make the Personal Statement process as straightforward as possible – from start to finish. Used by many of the best schools and colleges in the UK. Recommended by The Daily Telegraph and UCL and described […]
When I saw this video I smiled 🙂 It all started four years ago, when Tracy Moutafis, mother of nine and 11-year-old boys began doing a “happy dance” in the street as their bus left the first day of school. She waves and dances to “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang ! Her yearly happy […]
I was talking to a lovely Dad about helping his kids to read more often and it dawned on me that our kids read a great deal from the Internet where articles are short and very often in bite sized chunks and in bullet points (and I should know as I am asked to write hundreds of […]
I’m speaking on BBC Radio London on The Vanessa Feltz Show about the horrific story of the woman who gave out bottles of bleach to babies outside McDonalds in Eltham. Read the full story here in The Daily Telegraph
Today I’m delighted to be published in Magic Town the place where stories live ! This month my blog post is about My Back to School Reading Tips Here’s an excerpt from my post. “When I was a teacher, I loved story time with my students. I enjoyed sitting on the carpet with a bright, […]
Join me on Netmums Coffee House Chat answering all your parenting niggles, worries or problems this week. Netmums Chat: Q & A with Parenting Expert Sue Atkins As a busy mum it can be a struggle to get everything done but with the children back at school and the winter months approaching, supporting your children’s […]
“Hope Springs“, the new film starring Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones, highlights a growing trend among ‘silver wedding’ couples to turn to relationship counsellors…. The bit that made me smile was when Meryl pretended to look excited to be getting a subscription to cable TV after 31 years of marriage as her anniversary present ……. […]
Siblings without rivalry! Sibling rivalry has always had a bad press – think of Cain slaughtering Abel and Joseph being thrown down the well and sold by his brothers because they were jealous of his beautiful multi coloured coat! Sibling rivalry can apply to any child living in the same family, from step brothers and […]
Talking With and Talking At Your Kids There has been lots of research on family communication that has repeatedly confirmed that we spend very little time actually talking with our children (less than 20 minutes a day ) and most of our time talking at them complaining, commanding, criticising, nagging and just plain moaning […]
I was interviewed today about the Importance of Play and the Cotton Wool Kids and that style of parenting nowadays – Here’s my thoughts on…….. Outdoor play, climbing trees and riding bikes DOWNLOAD => MY FREE POSITIVE PARENT POSTERS
As a former Deputy Head teacher I just love this little poster from The Reading Kingdom so make a committment today as the New School Term begins here in the UK to get involved in your child’s learning !
Today I’m delighted to have my article Shiny New Shoes – How to Prepare Yourself (And Your Child) For Their New School! published on a new site called Kids Tree. KidsTree is an online directory designed to help parents find activities, events and information for babies, children and young people from the ages of 0 […]
Morning Routines: Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect and what they have to do. Implementing a morning routine will make them feel secure and prepared for the day ahead. Even more importantly, it will make your […]
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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