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Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist, believed that birth order played a significant role in shaping an individual's personality & behaviour. He suggested that a person's birth order position in their…
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in TeenagersAlfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist, believed that birth order played a significant role in shaping an individual’s personality & behaviour. He suggested that a person’s birth order position in their family could influence their psychological development & subsequent relationships. This “positional psychology” can be disrupted when two […]
Read moreSmall change. Big difference. Whether it is verbal, physical, online or in-person, bullying has a significant impact on a child’s life well in to adulthood. I should know as I was bullied when I moved to my Secondary School and had alopecia due to the stress and […]
Read moreAn Age-old Problem That Needs New and Innovative Solutions What is bullying and how does it differ in boys and girls? As a former teacher I sometimes had parents in to see me accusing other children in the class of bullying their children when it was […]
Read more Dyslexia is not a disadvantage. Having a good understanding of the type of difficulties caused by dyslexia will help you support, encourage & motivate your dyslexic child without damaging their self-esteem. Did you know that more than 50% of NASA employees are Dyslexic? NASA is […]
Read moreIt’s been a fraught few days watching the BBC implode into chaos & shooting itself in the foot around the handling of the Gary Lineker tweet. Whatever your views on Gary Lineker, the BBC or the Government’s Illegal Immigration policies there are lessons to learn for ALL […]
Read moreWhat is EFT? Emotional Freedom Technique is the new therapy for the 21st century as it is a very safe way to get rid of anxiety, stress, and feelings of guilt and overwhelm that lots of parents suffer from. It is based on tapping different Chinese meridian […]
Read more50 Children’s Books About Mighty Girls & Women Around The World that #TheSueAtkinsBookClub Recommends but not just for IWD but EVERY DAY! In celebration of International Women’s Day, featuring a collection of 50 books about global girls and women from Afghanistan, Chile, the Philippines, China, and […]
Read moreImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. Achieving gender equality is a complex issue that […]
Read moreBecoming a single dad is a life changing event. Being a single parent is tough — there’s no debate there. But understanding the challenges faced by single parents can help us to offer better support to the many who find themselves taking on this role particularly Dads. […]
Read moreAs Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve been pondering how the pandemic has forced a reckoning between career ambitions and family aspirations for many women, and what companies can do to help them. Working mothers are a resilient group, accustomed to juggling work responsibilities and family time with […]
Read moreDo your kids struggle or hate reading? You are not alone but did you know that graphic novels maybe be the answer? Graphic novels are a good choice for struggling readers. They have less text than traditional books, which makes them less overwhelming. Graphic novels are easy […]
Read moreHandling change is one of life’s greatest challenges and is a major element in my work with parents. My passion is to help parents handle change positively and with clarity, direction and confidence. Change is inevitable and although it’s perfectly natural to resist the changes in your […]
Read more“You are the sum of the 5 people that you spend the most time with.” This phrase was made well known by Jim Rohn long before social media became a huge part of everyone’s life. This means that now your teenager is the sum of their […]
Read moreI read with horror Katie Hopkins from ( The Apprentice) admission that she won’t let her children play with friends that she deems beneath them… & I quote ‘that’s what caring mothers do’ As The Apprentice star admits she targets playmates who are a good influence. Well […]
Read more“Should I let my child go on a sleepover?” I get asked this a lot. And frankly, it depends. We’ve all heard the gossip of the disasters in the school playground. I know some parents who simply make it their policy — “No sleepovers ever” or […]
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