As you know I have recently separated from my husband of nearly 21 years. Separation from a long-term spouse or de facto partner is considered to be one of the most traumatic events a person can experience. Here is a comprehensive divorce checklist from Australia’s Divorce Services Directory to help keep you on track and […]
https://youtu.be/C99JxaUBcMU With all this pressure on kids these days to ‘achieve’ I’m often asked by worried parents, as a former Deputy Head, how to prevent their kids learning from slipping back during the Summer Holidays. Some children go to Summer Activity Camps while others stay home and play. Some kids travel, some visit relatives, some […]
What needs to change?
I’ve just come back from a special occasion – seeing the Olympic Torch float down the River Thames on its final journey to the Olympic Stadium tonight at 20.12 pm We made an occasion of it by getting up at 6 am to head over to my friend’s house in Teddington. I have very fond […]
Now call me old fashioned but a new survey out has just revealed something that we all know, and I have been banging on about for years – and is not really rocket science ! ….that if a child receives consistent and warm parenting in a secure family environment, it can prevent them from psychopathic […]
Yesterday was a special day – I was invited to watch the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony in The Olympic Stadium as a birthday treat. The sun shone, the place buzzed, the Games Makers were so friendly and helpful. It was a magic moment and one to tell my grandchildren one day. I can’t […]
Today I’m delighted to welcome Roxanne Porter as my guest blogger who has been caring for families for over 15 years on her website called Nanny Jobs in an attempt to reach more qualified nannies looking for work in the United States and Canada. She is here to help people (women AND men) that love […]
I’m off to see the Olympic Torch pass through Godstone today with my kids – a special occasion and one to make a few great memories. The 2012 Summer Olympics are just weeks away and a new video has commenters buzzing. Entitled “Kids 2012,” the ad features OIympic athletes as kids, a poignant way of showing […]
As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years teaching children to read is a vital life skill that I feel very passionate about – as kids who can’t read lack confidence, lack opportunities and are disempowered in all areas of life. I used to teach Reception aged children for a number […]
As an NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer most of my work with my private clients is helping them to develop a positive mindset. Here is a super video that often inspires me when I feel down – I hope it lifts you too spurring you on to greater and better things 🙂 Enjoy this video from […]
I’m so excited as it’s my great pleasure to tell you that I have been nominated in the category of: “Most Inspirational Therapist or Coach” for the What’s On 4 Me 2012 Awards Please vote for me here: What’s On 4 Me 2012 Awards Here’s what Natasha Philipps has kindly said about me: “Done, with […]
What is ending – how can I see this as an opportunity ?
I’m delighted to say my next book signing for my latest book ‘Parenting Made Easy – How To Raise Happy Children’ will be in Costa Coffee in association with Waterstones Haywards Heath on Wednesday 8th August. Pop in for a chat, have a book personally signed by myself or ask me anything from a little niggle, to a […]
What if I were to give people a second chance?”
David Cameron has dismissed claims that a new scheme to teach parenting skills amount to a ‘nanny state’. Mums and dads in three pilot areas in England can get vouchers for parenting classes and will also have advice sent by email and text. Mother-of-two Kirstie Allsopp, who is also an ambassador for the parenting […]
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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