Taming Those Toddler Tantrums – Practical Tips To Help
When people tell you that becoming a parent is a life changing experience, they’re certainly not kidding! So when they go on to tell you about preparing yourself for those infamous and dreaded “terrible twos”, you really would be wise to seriously sit up and take note! It really […]
Sue Atkins in Conversation with Nikki Saunders Author of ‘My Awesome Autism’
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The ‘Mistaken Intention’ Behind your Child’s ‘Naughty’ Behaviour.
I talk a lot about the Key ‘C’s of Connection, Capability, Counting, Courage and Confidence with my clients. They are a key components in raising ‘iCan’ kids with the positive mindset to embrace life and have a go & to experience life in all its full glory. Every behaviour has a purpose & our job […]
Sue Atkins in Conversation with Clare Luther – Author of The Little Paws Hotel Books
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The Sue Atkins Parent Question.
Every Monday I post a Parent Coaching Question for you to ponder. Save it on your phone to look at each morning to get you thinking, or pop it up on the fridge in the kitchen to pause to ponder throughout the week. No beating yourself up now ! Just the act of Kaizen – […]
Sue Atkins in Conversation with Liz Stevenson – Moving from Primary to Secondary School Successfully with Sandown Borough Council’s Transition Expert
What makes a successful transition from primary to secondary school? Liz Stevenson will tell you everything you need to know! Connect with Liz Stevenson Twitter Email
Sue Atkins in Conversation with Dr. Caspar Addyman – Author of The Laughing Baby
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Sue Atkins in Conversation with Pia Jones & Sarah Pimenta – Authors of The Therapeutic Fairytales
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Sue Atkins in Conversation with Dr Shelley James – Expert on Screens, Light and Kids Brains
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Sue Atkins in Conversation with Angela Karanja about Raising Remarkable Teenagers
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The Behaviour Blogs ~ Part 9 ~ If You Don’t Set Boundaries For Your Kids Who Will?
The gift of self discipline Kids who are taught through loving, fair discipline are happier, feel more secure, do better at school, don’t go off the rails so easily with drugs or drink and negotiate and function in the world far more easily. Without rules and parental guidelines kids don’t develop their own inner controls […]
The Behaviour Blogs Part 8 ~ Influence Your Kids Rather Than Control Them
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 right reasons. Giving stickers, giving my weekly trophy and giving lots of positive praise did over time influence the children I taught to change their behaviour and learn self […]
The Behaviour Blogs Part 7 ~ ‘Tuff Luff’
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 knows that kids will make mistakes because that’s normal and that’s what kids do ! She believes that her kids should be encouraged, nurtured and allowed to make mistakes without […]
The Behaviour Blogs ~ Part 6 ~ Kids Who Argue Back
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 teach is to change your language when kids challenge you with a … heavy sigh, eyebrows raised, pouting, moaning, groaning, hair tossing or “It’s not fair…” “They’re (sister/brother) not doing […]
The Behaviour Blogs ~ Part 5 ‘Being A Best Friend’
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 friend. 1. You believe that being nice and friendly makes your children like you. 2. You believe that your children are equal to you so you negotiate with them, you […]