Small Change. BIG Difference. How To Stop Bullying.

Small 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 anxiety. I also thought it was my fault. […]

Is Yelling at Your Children Verbal Abuse?

I was asked to contribute to the new Jeremy Vine TV Show on Channel 5 about whether yelling or shouting at children is verbal abuse. We all lose the plot at times & lose our temper & end up shouting at our kids, but what is the difference between the odd shout & consistent verbal […]

The Sue Atkins Guide to What To Do If Your Kids Get Lost

It’s every parent’s nightmare. You turn around and your child isn’t there. Anyone who’s been a parent for long enough will have experienced the terror of not being able to find your child, whether it’s at an amusement park, a shop, an airport, or wherever else kids can get lost – which can be anywhere, sometimes even […]

After Molly Russell What Are The A-B-C’s of Keeping Your Kids Safe Online?

I was really distressed to read about the tragic suicide of Molly Russell: The ‘caring soul’ who died after exploring her depression on Instagram. Suicide is now the leading cause of death for young people under 20 and levels of self-harm are rising among teenage girls in particular. I was interviewed on BBC Radio Oxford […]