Category: Psychology

5th August 2021
  Everyone gets angry with their kids at some time or another – it’s normal – it’s healthy. Kids know just what buttons to push...
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,...
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...
3rd July 2021
I was sent a question for my ‘Sue Atkins Parenting Show’ podcast asking me:
29th June 2021
  Britain’s ‘freedom day’ will come on July 19, says the government but like anything important, like going through a divorce, bereavement or a redundancy...
16th June 2021
How to spot your child’s language of love In our modern society raising happy, confident, well balanced and emotionally healthy kids is often increasingly difficult....
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...
20th May 2021
A rather grim & growing report from Sky News has suggested that COVID-19 has created a crisis for ‘years to come’ – as  lockdowns have...
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...
16th March 2021
It’s a raw subject because my daughter lives on Clapham Common. She walks, runs, socialises & loves the buzz of living in the area where...
15th March 2021
  These are difficult & unusual times & we need practical tips to handle worry. If you find that you’re continually fighting with your worries...
11th March 2021
  I’m working with a lovely 9 year old boy, who is on the spectrum, to help his self esteem and his perfectionism as it’s...
18th February 2021
  I’m far more easily irritated than I usually do – I don’t suffer fools gladly at the best of times, but I’ve noticed I’m...
3rd February 2021
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Children’s Mental Health & Wellbeing is a hugely important subject with many key factors playing a part in helping children...
21st December 2020
I have been asked to contribute to Education World India about the impact online learning has had on children. Here are my thoughts: With the...