Category: Smacking

The Behaviour Blogs Part 8 ~ Influence Your Kids Rather Than Control Them

13th August 2020

As a former Deputy Head and class teacher for over 25 years I discovered that it was my job to inspire kids to behave for...

The Behaviour Blogs Part 7 ~ ‘Tuff Luff’

13th August 2020

Ms Tuff Luff believes that it’s her job as a parent to set boundaries. She sees her child’s job is to test those boundaries. She...

The Behaviour Blogs ~ Part 6 ~ Kids Who Argue Back

13th August 2020

In my book ‘Parenting Made Easy – How To Raise Happy Children’ in Chapter 9 I write about kids who argue back. One simple technique I...

The Behaviour Blogs ~ Part 5 ‘Being A Best Friend’

13th August 2020

Now if your parenting style is like ‘Being A Best Friend’ you believe that children like it if you act as if you are their best...

The Behaviour Blogs Part 4 – The Controllivitz – ‘Do As I Say’ Style of Parenting

13th August 2020

The 3 Styles of Managing Your Child’s Behaviour There are 3 broad styles of managing children’s behaviour but what has the most influence on your...

The Behaviour Blogs Series ~ Part 3 The Problem is NOT Your Child……

13th August 2020

I think it helps to shift your perspective away from damaging your child’s self esteem to looking at the problem. Here’s a simple way to...

The Behaviour Blogs Part 2 – Updating Your Toolbox

13th August 2020

Successful parents have a wide range of options open to them. Over the years (through often trial and error) they have collected skills, strategies and...

My Disney Junior Parenting Hacks around ‘Bedtimes’ with Billie and Greg from The Mummy Diaries.

29th November 2019

Is your little one having trouble settling down at night? Establishing a few nighttime routines can help. Here are some ways you can stop...

Is Calling a Child ‘Naughty’ Bad? Sue on the ‘This Morning’ sofa with Eamonn and Rylan.

15th November 2019

Have you ever told your child that they’re being naughty? It’s a word that 95% of nursery school teachers have been told not to use...

‘That was Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy ‘ – Sue Atkins’ Alternative to the Naughty Step.

15th November 2019

I was getting things ready for my ‘Can Do Kid ~ Confidence Classes’ a few years ago, which is where I help children feel good...

Why shaming your child on Social Media is NOT a good idea.

2nd October 2019

Shame on You! I’ve just spent the morning filming a video for The Sun newspaper around their new campaign around shaming and blaming and...

Do you run the risk of your child remembering being smacked only once – more than the 100 hugs?

15th July 2019

Why You Shouldn’t Smack Your Kids….. Here are 10 Reasons To ‘Pause To Ponder’ …… Another recent study reveals a connection between spanking/ smacking in childhood and...

Join me at 6.30-7pm on Tuesdays on Eamonn Holmes talkRADIO DriveTime Show for my Parenting News Round Up of weekly stories.

27th February 2018

talkRADIO has shaken up its line-up with new signings and schedule changes to get you talking. Legendary TV and radio broadcaster Eamonn Holmes OBE has taken over the...

Do you agree with Kate Ivens that smacking is the same as breastfeeding ?

21st August 2017

My interview on Good Morning Britain has caused quite a stir! I have been featured in: The Huffington Post The New York Post The Sun...

Education Director Argues Smacking Is ‘Tactile’ Contact In Debate On ‘Good Morning Britain’’ featured in The Huffington Post.

17th August 2017

I’m featured in The Huffington Post today Just look at my face ! Education Director Argues Smacking Is ‘Tactile’ Contact In Debate On ‘Good Morning...

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