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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15th March 2025
  Cyberbullying in 2025 In today’s digital age, technology connects young people like never before. According to a 2024 Pew Research study, 95% of teens...
12th March 2025
Here’s your Wednesday story from my never ending notebook and everlasting  coloured pencil. Failing Forward “You can never learn less, you can only learn more....
5th March 2025
    The stranger and the ginger nut biscuits story……… from my never ending notebook and my everlasting pencil. Today’s story made me laugh when...
4th March 2025
  I was on BBC Radio Surrey and Sussex  discussing children who have imaginary friends as Heathrow is set to become first ‘imaginary friend friendly’...
26th February 2025
Here’s a story from my never ending notebook and everlasting  coloured pencil   The Lost Horse A horse with no identifying marks wandered into a...
25th February 2025
“So what do we do? Anything – something. So long as we don’t just sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something...
25th February 2025
Perhaps you’ve heard from ‘You don’t understand me?’ to ‘Why can’t you just stop going on at me and leave me alone!’ all before and...
25th February 2025
    In keeping with my work/life balance Power Hour Talks that I give to organisations here is a truly lovely short video to help...
20th January 2025
    Are you stuck in the spin cycle of life………….. exhausted, wrung out and dizzy? Do you find yourself falling into bed worn out,...
20th January 2025
  I’m writing out the marketing materials for some talks I’ll be giving in London to businesses called “Lunch and Learn” bite sized talks for...
17th January 2025
  Credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images My 9 year old has started having nightmares. What can I do? Russ Robertson from Croydon  Nightmares: Practical Steps to Stop Scary...
3rd January 2025
Credit: Character Education Children aged 6-9 are developing a stronger sense of independence and fairness. At this stage, they start to understand how actions have...
3rd January 2025
10 Practical Tips for Teaching Empathy to Kids (Ages 6-9) Helping children develop empathy is crucial for building emotional intelligence, compassion, and positive social interactions....
19th December 2024
  Christmas and the holiday season  can be a stressful time of year – and one spent with a newborn even more so! Here are...
18th December 2024
  Get into the festive spirit with some Christmas-themed bedtime stories – perfect to snuggle up to in front of the tree, sipping hot chocolate 🙂...

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.