Pals Across The Pond – New Video on enhancing TODDLERS communication skills
How do we enhance communication skills in a 19 month old? Sue says build their confidence with language. Lynne adds read their body language
Author: Sue Atkins
Social media must be looked at when it comes to preventing the inappropriate targeting of children.
I was asked to comment on BBC Radio London this week about the new piece of research that has revealed that 90 per cent of parents still think there are problems with the way some companies market their products to kids. CIPR director of policy and communications Phil Morgan said, ‘It’s important PR people are aware […]
50 Lessons in Parenting Young Kids – what are your tips ?
Here’s a funny look at bringing up kids from The Huffington Post Super glue has no place in a house with young children. There is no such thing as allowing your kid to play with your phone “just once.” Don’t use Google to diagnose illnesses. Ever. Train your children to clean up all Legos before […]
What are your Jubilee Stories & Memories ?
As my regular readers know I always have a Wednesday Story from my never ending notebook & everlasting coloured pencil but today after such a special weekend of Jubilee Celebrations I thought I’d ask you to share your stories and memories of this very special and unique occassion. Post up your magic moments and special stories […]
28 Ways for Mums to Unwind – that very important ‘Me’ Time
I coach loads of mums around balancing their lives as most of us put ourselves really low on the pecking order of priorities – BUT getting a much needed rest is vital for your well being, patience and sense of humour. ‘Me’ time replenishes your energy. ‘Me’ time re – charges your batteries. ‘Me’ time […]
Nursery Leadership Day is a huge success!
I was delighted to be the guest speaker for The Old Station Nursery’s 10th Birthday on Saturday 19th May at The Trident Centre in Warwick. It was a lovely day and a great honour to be sharing the day with Sarah and her wonderful staff. Read more here from Day Nurseries.co.uk If you would […]
Is it a good idea for Facebook to make it easier for kids under 13 to join in?
Facebook is developing technology that would allow children younger than 13 years old to use the social-networking site under your parental supervision – what do you think about that? I’ve been in schools were the kids under 13 openly chat about being on Facebook and of course my ears prick up as I am worried […]
The harrowing true story of how online porn drove boy of 12 to rape girl aged 9
“There is a real risk that young people are growing up with a skewed view of what sex is.” Sean Templeton So what are YOUR boys watching online ? A boy of 12 who raped a nine-year-old girl after watching hard-core pornography online was spared jail yesterday as his lawyer warned of a generation […]
Addicted to your cellphone? What are your kids learning from YOU ?
I wrote an article awhile back called “The Addictive Nature of Apples and Blackberries” about the addictive nature of our smartphones – as I got a new Blackberry and got very excited every time i saw the red light go off. I’ve also written about the little girl I saw on a London bus obviously […]
What’s up Mum ?
What’s up Mum is an educational resource set up in conjunction with the HSE to provide advise and information to all pregnant women and new families. They have some really lovely, helpful and informative videos so go and explore http://www.mediaconcepts.ie/whatsupmum/
LISTEN & SILENT are spelt with the same letters …….
Just a little reminder as kids who feel heard, feel understood and so behave better and have better relationships and better memories of growing up…….
Will David Cameron’s plans to give families £100 for parenting classes really make a difference?
I was delighted to be asked for my opinion for Time Out Magazine on the Government’s parenting classes initiative. David Cameron is planning to tackle what he sees as a lack of discipline in the home by giving families £100 vouchers for parenting classes. This week we ask: Will this scheme really make any long-term difference […]
The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Coaching Question
Staying grounded There seems to be a recurring theme this week regardless of whether with the parents were in Northern Ireland or Canada about how children know how to press all the right buttons to wind you up. We were looking at lots of different strategies and techniques so I thought I’d get you pondering……. How can I remember to […]
The Sue Atkins Inspiring Sunday Sayings – The Week’s Best Parenting Tweets
Mums and dads have known it for centuries: kids say the funniest things. But before Twitter was invented, parents didn’t have the privilege of sharing their witty and (unintentionally) wise utterances with the wider world. Without Twitter, we wouldn’t know about Noel Clarke’s son’s pointed life questions, the girl who wants to call her new […]
Kid’s To-Do List: The Magic of Childhood is Alive and Well – thank goodness
Here’s a Kid’s To Do List from The Huffington Post – thank goodness the magic of innocence lives on ! Now go and make yourself dizzy ! Have your children drawn or written something with a message that seemed wise beyond their years? Send me a photo of their masterpieces as I’d love to see […]