Positive affirmations have become really popular, especially on social media. You’ve probably seen lots of Instagram, Twitter and Facebook posts that use positive affirmations to inspire you. But what are these magic words that claim to transform your confidence? There’s actually a great deal of science to back up exactly how a set of positive words can dramatically […]
Well the day has finally arrived after all the late nights and early mornings of editing and writing ! My NEW BOOK launches today and I really hope you like it and find it helpful, practical and full of new ideas, fresh ways to do things s it’s bursting with lots of my down to […]
Well I don’t know about you but I wasn’t surprised by an article that I read in Parent Dish about parents driving the equivalent of a trip to Mars each week ferrying children about ! Have you ever thought just how many miles you drive your children around each week? Most parents have moments of […]
Circle of Moms is looking for the Top 25 Tech Moms – 2012 I am on the list and you can vote for me here by Apr 10, 2012 at 4pm PST You can vote EVERY 24 hours – which would be FAB !
Today I appeared live on ITV This Morning and brought my daughter with me as it’s the Easter Hols – and guess what …… Olly Murs was appearing on the show too and he popped in for a coffee into the Green Room so we were able to get some photos and a chat – […]
Take a Stand Against Bullying be a STAR is an anti-bullying alliance co-founded by The Creative Coalition and WWE. Its mission is to ensure a positive and equitable social environment for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual orientation through grassroots efforts beginning with education and awareness. If you’re a student, teacher or parent, […]
Today I’m delighted to have been interviewed by the very lovely Natasha Phillips who organises Researching Reform who also kindly invited me to the House Of Commons debate after the riots in London to speak about the role parenting had to play in that event. Natasha is also a consultant for the All Party […]
I have just discovered Pinterest ! It is absolutely fantastic and very addictive ! Check out my page here http://pinterest.com/TheSueAtkins/ But I also came across a lovely post of 75 wonderfully simple activities to do with your kids over the holidays or over a lifetime which range from Glow sticks in the bathtub. (I had […]
I’m delighted to say that I have been invited back into the This Morning Studio on Monday 2nd April to answer your questions on sleep and bedtime routines. Send in your queries, questions, niggles and worries to and hopefully I’ll get to answer your email live on air to Claire.Aitchison@itv.com It’s a busy week next week […]
I know when I was a Deputy Head and class teacher that the kids in my class loved it when I bought smelly stickers as rewards so I read with great interest that children’s books are set for a reinvigoration with the launch of a new series that are filled with touch-activated scents ! Bonnier […]
Today I’m delighted to have as my guest blogger Karen Le Billon who was born in Montreal and is based in Vancouver. Karen is an author and teacher. Married to a Frenchman, she has two daughters, and her family divides its time between Vancouver and France. French Kids Eat Everything (HarperCollins) is Karen’s newest book, […]
I have to admit I have a soft spot for George Clooney – who doesn’t ? But this article from Salon caught my eye today as Nick Clooney, George’s Dad explains how he raised Hollywood’s socially aware icon. When George Clooney was arrested on Friday while protesting outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington, he […]
BABIES who are fed on demand are more likely to have a higher IQ and perform better at school, according to new research. The study suggests that eight-year-olds who were demand-fed as infants had IQs that were four or five points higher than those who were fed to a schedule. Researchers from Essex and […]
What would you like your life to look like, sound like and feel like if money was no object? As this question frees you up to ponder and reflect on the bigger picture to your life – if you let it – so just relax and think about it seriously this week. Don’t expect everything you want […]
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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