Sue's Parenting Blog

If you’re looking for parenting help and advice from someone who really understands the challenges raising kids can bring, then you’re in the right place. With over 25 years experience working with children and having raised two kids of her own, Sue really knows how to make positive changes in any family.

Regularly featured on ITV’s This Morning and many other TV and radio shows, her advice is much sought after due to her positive, guilt-free attitude and effective solutions. The Sue Atkins Parenting Blog is where Sue shares some of her best advice to help you raise confident, resilient, independent kids. With new posts featured every few days you’ll always find something new, interesting and relevant to read.

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26th May 2025
Between schoolwork, homework, data driven school learning, standardised tests, exam anxiety, after-school activities and bullying, kids are super stressed out. The foundations & most important...
16th May 2025
Here are practical tips for parents to help nurture grit (perseverance and passion for long-term goals) in their children—without pushing them too hard or making...
15th May 2025
Children learn to speak by hearing speech — not swiping. But the right tech, used wisely, can support language, not silence it. A child’s brain...
14th May 2025
Emotional literacy is a bigger predictor of school success than knowing letters or numbers – and it starts long before the classroom. When we talk...
14th May 2025
Building Brains Through Play – Why Messy, Hands-On Learning Beats Apps In a world filled with educational apps and digital flashcards, it’s easy to believe...
14th May 2025
Unplug to Thrive – The Vital Role of Digital Downtime in Early ChildhoodNurturing imagination, growth, and connection in a tech-heavy world. We live in a...
13th May 2025
Following up from  my live phone in on BBC WM! 📻about moody teenagers! Every month join me for our regular monthly phone-in, where I’ll be...
13th May 2025
When used wisely, tech can open doors — but real-world experiences must always come first. In today’s world, screens are part of everyday life. Even...
12th May 2025
When the topic of preparing children for school comes up, technology often quickly takes centre stage. Parents are inundated with promotions for apps claiming to...
10th April 2025
Separation and divorce are traumatic events for families. This journal is designed to help children express, explore and understand some of the strong emotions that...
10th April 2025
THE SUDDENLY SINGLE. SURVIVING TILL THRIVING. DIVORCE JOURNAL. £19.99 Are You Struggling to Come to Terms with Becoming ‘Suddenly Single?’ Then Welcome to Your Journey...
10th April 2025
Despite divorce being on the increase around the world, parents often feel at a loss when searching for practical support. They also feel overwhelmed, confused,...
10th April 2025
  I always remind my clients that going through a Divorce is a process NOT an event and I firmly believe that it is similar...
10th April 2025
    I have been working with two families going through the process of divorcing and what has struck me is how the news that...
29th March 2025
  Happy Mother’s Day! Real Mothers don’t eat quiche; They don’t have time to make it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils Are probably...