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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18th September 2024
  In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of parents in guiding children’s online lives has become increasingly complex, particularly in international school settings...
18th September 2024
Meta is putting Instagram users under the age of 18 into new “teen accounts” to allow parents greater control over their activities, including the ability...
16th September 2024
    I was listening to BBC Radio 4 discussing the increase in ‘tech neck’ as smartphone users are increasingly turning to Botox jabs to...
14th September 2024
  Words hold power. The way we talk about a concept shapes how we think, feel, and react to it. This is particularly true when...
12th September 2024
Social media literacy for both parents and children can significantly improve their online experience, safety, and relationships by fostering a deeper understanding of how social...
9th September 2024
  As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for over 20 years I have a real interest in helping schools and homes work together....
7th September 2024
  Image by macrovector on Freepik Empathy is a skill that develops over time, and as parents you play a crucial role in nurturing it....
7th September 2024
To help make WhatsApp safer for children, parents can take several proactive steps: 1. Set Age-Appropriate Use WhatsApp’s minimum age requirement is 16 in most...
6th September 2024
  In today’s digital world, managing children’s screen time can be a battleground. For Emma, a devoted mother of two teenagers, the constant battle over...
6th September 2024
One of my favourite parenting stories is about a famous research scientist who made several important medical breakthroughs. He was asked by a journalist why...
5th September 2024
  ⊕ There’s been an 18,000% increase in this crime targeting minors in the U.S. in the past 2 years, resulting in at least 39...
4th September 2024
The Role of Parents in Shaping Digital Habits: As parents you are the first and most influential role models in your children’s lives. In a...
4th September 2024
The Cost of Connection: Has Social Media Robbed Your Children of their Innocence? Is Social Media Stealing It Away? Social media offers connectivity and information...
3rd September 2024
Critical Review: BBC Panorama’s “Can We Live Without Our Phones?” The BBC Panorama documentary “Can We Live Without Our Phones?” sets out to explore the...