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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30th May 2023
  Saying “No” to your kids is such a simple word but so many parents find it difficult to incorporate it into their discipline strategies...
28th May 2023
Let’s empower all children to be individuals and to shine not hide!
27th May 2023
Raising twins can be an incredibly rewarding but challenging experience. Here are some tips and advice to help you navigate the journey: Create a routine:...
27th May 2023
I’m talking about the new survey about Pocket Money on Sky News today. Children are getting an average of £6.55 a week in pocket money...
27th May 2023
Raising a healthy eater is a full-time job isn’t it? If you’re a parent, you are well aware of juggling your family’s activities from football...
27th May 2023
I enjoy Saturday morning. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to be up and writing, or maybe it’s the fun...
27th May 2023
The average toddler hears the word “no” an astonishing 400 times a day, according to experts. You, like me, may, at first, think that this...
24th May 2023
  I was speaking on BBC radio about a new piece of research around mental health and stepfamilies. What struck me as unhelpful & laden...
23rd May 2023
I coach parents from around the world and I also support a number of families that have moved to live and work in other countries...
20th May 2023
  I created The Sue Atkins Book Club during the pandemic to support parents & connect authors – since then it has grown & covers...
20th May 2023
My husband is in Ireland visiting his Mum’s grave with his 94 year old Dad. Judy died during the pandemic , not due to Covid...
16th May 2023
I’ve been pondering how we raise politically engaged children. Not necessarily politicians but engaged children who become engaged teenagers who turn into engaged adults.  At...
15th May 2023
  Learning to swim is really important for several reasons, including: Water Safety: Knowing how to swim can prevent drowning and other water-related accidents. Swimming...
Respect the Water
15th May 2023
  It’s coming into Summer & rivers, reservoirs, canals and lakes all have hidden dangers such as how deep or how cold they are –...
15th May 2023
  Sex education lessons are set to change with children taught about the dangers of pornography, sexting and online grooming in a major shake-up. The...

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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