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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29th November 2025
    Respect is the key energy of any happy family, community or society and it is one of the most important things you can...
21st November 2025
  I speaking on BBC Radio York about ‘Boomerang Kids’ Here are my thoughts …. Student debt, the high cost of housing, and a general...
4th September 2025
Ever struggled with not liking your child’s friend? I’m thrilled to be on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour today at 10 AM talking about exactly...
4th September 2025
  The most important gift you can give your child is the gift of self esteem. Self-esteem is how you rate yourself deep down. It...
21st August 2025
  There is a “definitive link” between smacking children and behavioural difficulties, a new study has found. Researchers at University College London, who reviewed 20 years of research on the topic, found that physical punishment is...
19th August 2025
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...
16th August 2025
  Grandparents are wonderful aren’t they? But what do you do when they over indulge your kids with technology & allow them to spend too...
16th August 2025
  Shame on You! I’ve just spent the morning filming a video for The Sun newspaper around their new campaign around shaming and blaming and...
16th August 2025
They’re home, they’re fed, the telly’s off and now it’s the Homework Horror Hour! A recent survey carried out by the Government’s “Get On” Campaign...
12th August 2025
I’m honoured to be featured as the Luminary today at http://InspireMeToday.com. Get inspired by me today at http://InspireMeToday.com & I hope you enjoy my 500...
22nd June 2025
Talking to Children of Different Ages About the Bombings in Iran: A Compassionate Parenting Guide When tragic events like the recent bombings in Iran dominate...
15th June 2025
It’s Father’s Day here in the UK and I always miss my wonderful Dad as he was just such a wonderful person, charismatic, kind, thoughtful,...
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...

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.
Download the free scripts and tips here.