Category: Discipline

2nd August 2021
  Divorce is stressful for parents and children alike and although reactions will depend on a child’s age, temperament and the circumstances surrounding the split,...
29th July 2021
Kids can develop ­unsavoury habits. They usually save them for those special moments like when they’re with their grandparents or in the school nativity play....
16th July 2021
  Whenever I begin the process of coaching parents, a mum, or a dad, or a family, they almost always say something like this after...
13th July 2021
  Making fun of Dad has sort of changed, hasn’t it? I was recently interviewed about why society creates these stereotypes and it got me...
14th June 2021
  There has been much talk and research around emotional intelligence and emotional literacy that suggests they lead to better health, higher academic achievement and...
13th June 2021
Toddlers are brilliant. Aren’t they? They live in the present moment. But, perhaps they’re also the most misunderstood humans on the planet. Perhaps as parents,...
16th May 2021
            “Sorry seems to be the hardest word,” sang Elton John & it is only 5 small little letters that...
26th April 2021
I’m thrilled and delighted to announce that The Sue Atkins Parenting Show has been won the award of Best Educational Podcast of 2021 from Learning...
24th April 2021
  Rudolf Dreikurs the eminent psychiatrist and parent educator said, “A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water.” In other words, encouragement is essential...
8th April 2021
        Gavin Williamson says children have become undisciplined & unruly due to lockdowns & homeschooling – really? What ALL of them??? I...
14th January 2021
SMACKING YOUNG CHILDREN HAS LONG-LASTING EFFECTS – STUDY If I had a penny for every time I heard ‘But Sue, I was smacked as a...
5th January 2021
  As regularly readers know I was a Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 25 years and have brought up 2 kids so I know...
2nd January 2021
  Do you need a little extra help figuring out this parenting business then Parent Coaching just might be for you!  Parent Coaching can make...
29th December 2020
How Do I Communicate Better With My Kids ? Communication with children is essential to their relationships and  to their healthy development. Effective communication is an...
15th December 2020
? ? Well the cat can come out of the bag ! ? I’ve been filming ? with Billie Faiers & Greg Shepherd from The Mummy Diaries for Disney...