It often divides parents – the “let them cry” – “don’t let them cry” debate but a study in the University of Texas has found unsurprisingly that that babies left to cry have elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, even after they have learned to settle themselves. Read more here The Telegraph What are your experiences […]
This short video is a celebration of the circle of strength women share, the common experience in all of our lives. The undeniable fact is that there is comfort and reassurance in knowing we’re not alone. Grab a cup of coffee and relax and take a few minutes of “me” time to enjoy this lovely […]
So people think that social media is totally ruining the lives of our children – well I’m not sure, but I do know we can’t afford to put our heads in the sand over it. A new survey by McAfee involving more than 1,000 teenagers aged 13 to 17 in the United States revealed that […]
You’ll be the same year after year except for the new people you meet and hang out with, and the books you read. So this week how can you associate with more people you admire andcan learn from?
I’m delighted to have been asked to be a Judge again this year for the fabulous MAD Blog Awards. Read my interview on Meet The Judges to find out what I had to do and what influenced me 🙂 http://www.the-mads.com/blog/2012/05/meet-the-judges-sue-atkins/
Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead ought to tell a child to go to bed. ~Robert Gallagher
I have the most wonderful Virtual Assistant who sorts out all my technical stuff and today she wrote a wonderful blog that I’d like to share with you. Here’s Kelly’s heart felt blog. “Ok, a little different to what I normally blog about but hell, it’s something that I feel strongly about so felt […]
My pal across the pond Dr Lynne Kenney – The Family Coach and I have answered Lucy from Harrow’s question on her toddler playing her and her husband off against each other – watch our advice and send us in your parenting questions by posting up on the form at the bottom of this […]
We go on courses from marketing to management but still get embarrassed to say we’d like to go on a parenting class – why is that? I’ve been interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio Sheffield today discussing the new Government’s initiative to offer free parenting classes to parents. The standard objection is […]
Peter and Helen came to see me because as a newly married step family they were having some problems with Helen’s older children of 13 and 15 listening to Peter when he told them to tidy their room or to help around the house. The kids were angry and shouted, “You’re not my real Dad” […]
As a former Deputy Head & class teacher for 22 years before becoming an author & broadcaster I am fascinated as the £5 billion budget for pupils with learning difficulties is rising fast – but is the money being used to cope with a new tide of poor parenting and failed teaching? I work in many […]
What do others learn from observing me?
I was delighted to have been invited to discuss parenting after the Riots at The House of Commons and tonight I am on BBCRadio 5 Live discussing the governments answer as parents will be given £100 vouchers for lessons in how to handle their children in a Government bid to tackle a lack of family discipline. The free […]
All people smile in the same language ~ Anon
I’ve just discovered downloading the Sunday papers on my Kindle ! Bliss ! So I read with interest Jemima Lewis’ article in The Sunday Telegraph about how paternity leave is good not only for children and mothers, but can help the economy, too. What do you think ?
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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