FREE GUIDE: THE TOP 5 DIGITAL CHALLENGES FOR PARENTS - AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

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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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22nd August 2023
I was interviewed on BBC Radio Hereford about Summer Reading Slippage – where kids can lose a significant amount of what they’ve learnt during the...
21st August 2023
Going back to school can be tough after a long summer break so easing back-to-school anxieties for both parents and children involves creating a supportive...
15th August 2023
The concept of “me time” can be laughable and guilt-inducing for many busy mums. But it’s a healthy, necessary part of modern parenting. It’s not...
13th August 2023
            Sibling rivalry has always had a bad press – think of Cain slaughtering Abel and Joseph being thrown down...
13th August 2023
Self-care is important of course for parents, but it’s also very important for children. Here are some self-care tips specifically tailored for children: Encourage physical...
12th August 2023
  From the moment you play peek-a-boo with your baby, you are preparing them for the process of moving away from you and learning about...
12th August 2023
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another What! You too? I thought I was the only one ~ C.S. Lewis’...
9th August 2023
                                         10 Ways to Boost Your...
8th August 2023
I’m writing a Continued Professional Development Course (CPD) supporting parents, children & families, and the people who work with them around divorce. Supporting pupils who...
5th August 2023
When it’s raining outside, there are still plenty of fun and engaging activities to do with kids indoors. Here are some enjoyable things to do...
3rd August 2023
On my Igniting Parental Engagement: A Dynamic CPD Approach Course I talk about the importance of measuring the  impact of your parental engagement. Establishing metrics...
2nd August 2023
I’ve written about the importance of ‘Me Time’ many times as it’s a healthy, necessary part of  parenting. It’s not selfish – it’s self-care and...
2nd August 2023
Childminding numbers “are absolutely falling off a cliff” In just one year, between March 2022 and 2023, registered childminders in England fell by 3,500 (11%)...
30th July 2023
“Bird nesting” refers to a living arrangement where adult children return to live at their parents’ home. This situation can be challenging for both you...

The Top 5 Digital Challenges for Parents - And How to Solve Them

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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