Category: School Age

18th March 2024
  After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm,...
11th March 2024
  I was on BBC Radio Newcastle  discussing children who have imaginary friends as Heathrow is set to become first ‘imaginary friend friendly’ airport –...
8th March 2024
  Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference...
7th March 2024
 As we celebrate World Book Day, if we can get passed the stress of dressing up, we can embark on a journey of literary exploration,...
4th March 2024
Girl Power Starts at Home! Today as we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s reflect on the profound impact we have as parents in shaping the...
3rd March 2024
If you decided to run a Marathon you wouldn’t just put on your trainers & run 26 miles would you? You’d train. You’d plan. You’d...
28th February 2024
97% of 12-year-olds in Britain have a smartphone ‼️📱 You may have seen or heard the campaign that’s gone viral (in a good way‼️)  by...
28th February 2024
The Phubbing Epidemic I learnt a new word this morning‼️ The word “phubber” is used to describe a person who pays too much attention to...
27th February 2024
  I’ve just been interviewed by BBC Radio Sheffield about a new report suggesting that children who sit down and eat and TALK WITH their...
Smartphone tips and scripts for parents
26th February 2024
I’m interested in raising awareness around delaying, not denying kids smartphones. It’s not about scary mongering or searching for doom & gloom research about the...
22nd February 2024
The whole world was moved by the death of George Floyd in 2020, the current war in Gaza has stirred  up division around the world...
20th February 2024
Tracking children on apps can be a controversial topic with both pros and cons. Are you ‘failing’ as a parent if you don’t track your...
13th February 2024
  One of the most common questions I get asked regularly on my Sue Atkins Parenting Show podcast is: ‘ How do I get them...
11th February 2024
It’s Time to Let Go of What Was… I work with many parents going through the difficulties of major life changes and many of the...
10th February 2024
  This week will be all about Valentine’s Day and can be a time of great romance or great pain. Many people put their children...