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Did you know that there are FOUR parenting ‘feeding styles,’ but only ONE is actually good for your kids’ health?

27th May 2023

Raising a healthy eater is a full-time job isn’t it? If you’re a parent, you are well aware of juggling your family’s activities from football...

How many Saturdays have you got left ?

27th May 2023

I enjoy Saturday morning. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to be up and writing, or maybe it’s the fun...

Does your child hear the word, ‘No!’ more than 400 times a day?

27th May 2023

The average toddler hears the word “no” an astonishing 400 times a day, according to experts. You, like me, may, at first, think that this...

Is it time to change the word ‘Broken’ Family ?

24th May 2023

I was speaking on BBC radio about a new piece of research around mental health and stepfamilies. What struck me as unhelpful & laden...

Building a Global Family with Roots and Wings. Advice for Raising Children Abroad.

23rd May 2023

I coach parents from around the world and I also support a number of families that have moved to live and work in other countries...

Books for Children about Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

20th May 2023

I created The Sue Atkins Book Club during the pandemic to support parents & connect authors – since then it has grown & covers...

What’s wrong with Granny? Talking to your children about Dementia

20th May 2023

My husband is in Ireland visiting his Mum’s grave with his 94 year old Dad. Judy died during the pandemic , not due to Covid...

The Power of Your Voice: Teaching Kids They CAN Make a Difference

16th May 2023

I’ve been pondering how we raise politically engaged children. Not necessarily politicians but engaged children who become engaged teenagers who turn into engaged adults. At...

Learning To Swim Is Important. Here Are Some Simple Tips To Help By Age

15th May 2023

Learning to swim is really important for several reasons, including: Water Safety: Knowing how to swim can prevent drowning and other water-related accidents. Swimming...

Respect the Water is the RNLI’s drowning prevention campaign.

15th May 2023

It’s coming into Summer & rivers, reservoirs, canals and lakes all have hidden dangers such as how deep or how cold they are –...

Who should teach your kids about the birds and the bees?

15th May 2023

Sex education lessons are set to change with children taught about the dangers of pornography, sexting and online grooming in a major shake-up. The...

6 Ways to Teach Your Child Integrity

14th May 2023

We live in an age where integrity often takes a back seat to power and material success. Over the last 4 years I’ve...

How do we help our kids learn how to say, ‘I’m sorry!’ and really mean it?

12th May 2023

Apologies are hard aren’t they? They are even harder for kids! Sometimes “I’m sorry” comes out of your child’s mouth, but the words aren’t genuine,...

Handling Conflict Respectfully At Home With Your Kids

10th May 2023

Key points Conflict is natural in relationships. The important thing is how you handle it. Constructive conflict management is good for your children and good...

Practical Tips on How to RESPOND Rather Than REACT. My Pause Button Technique

10th May 2023

Much of our lives is spent in reaction to others and to events around us. The problem is that these reactions might not always...

Category: School Age

The Top 5 Digital Challenges for Parents - And How to Solve Them