In this episode: Why is outdoor play important? Pandemic Parenting: The Pressure-Cooker Effect on Families & How to Ease It Teaching Kids the Mick Jagger Principle: You Can’t Always Get What You Want! Sue is in Conversation with Judy Bartkowiak Author of ‘Empower your Kids! A Coaching Guide for Parents’
In this episode: Kids Read More When You Turn on the SUBTITLES! After Sarah Everard: Why We Need Game Changing Ideas to Teach Boys to Respect Girls A Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books Sue in Conversation with Fliss Goldsmith Author of ‘Erin and Roderick Discover Families’ a book about what makes a family a […]
In this episode: Sarah Everard and how her tragic murder speaks to ALL women but must speak louder to men. Girls Play Less Sport Than Boys: Here’s How You Can Change That Sue is in conversation with Natalie Reeves Billing Author of the fab ‘Monstrous Me’ series of split perspective books!
In this episode: Is it OK for Kids to Taste Alcohol? How do you Teach Kids about Gender Equality? 40 Open-Ended Questions to Get Kids & Parents Chatting Black, Jewish, Indian, Muslim, Hispanic and Latino Recommended Books for Children in #TheSueAtkinsBookClub plus Sue in Conversation with Dr Alan Beggs Olympic Sport Psychologist on Growth Mindset […]
In this episode: Scared About Going Back to School? Worries, Advice & Getting Help Managing Meltdowns
Father’s Day weekend is upon us, and whether you feel it’s all just a marketing gimmick it’s still important to take time out to celebrate, but for many divorced dads, the day can serve as a tough reminder of the most painful loss or saddest change from your divorce: time with your kids. Divorce affects […]
Most parents don’t know the options that are available to divorcing couples rather than the aggressive ‘Going to Court’ option. Most solicitors in fact don’t favour taking your case to Court as it is expensive and can be very damaging to everyone in the family, particularly your children. Mediation is a good option – […]
Whoever you are, no matter how famous or wealthy or whatever age you are, getting divorced is a major life change. It is stressful, challenging and painful. Here is an article I have written to help. Please share it on Twitter or Facebook or forward to a friend who might find it helpful. It’s also National […]
Finances – This is the first video concerning the finances of a divorce. What’s it going to cost and what do you need to think about as you go through the divorce process. I’ve recently launched a new series of free Divorce videos called -> Divorce Step by Step. Divorce Step By Step has […]
“My wife and I are getting divorced and I’m moving out. What’s the best way to talk to our children, aged 10 and eight, about what’s happening and the future?” This is an important time in everyone’s life as everything is about to change and your children need you to have clarity, direction and confidence […]
Communicating with children of any age is a key parenting skill, as it helps build your child’s self-esteem and confidence and learning to really listen to your child as you go through your divorce is crucial. Just as talking to your children is vital, no less important is the art of listening to them when […]
You won’t be surprised to learn that many studies have shown, that divorce can dramatically reduce a woman’s self-esteem, their confidence and their mental wellbeing as naturally, divorcing women are undergoing very high levels of strain and stress during this time. This study carried out by Bharti Sharma and published in ‘Journal of the Indian […]
Is it a good idea to announce your divorce on social media? Whether your surfing Instagram, hovering over Face Book or agonising over your chosen hashtag on Twitter, social media is here to stay, but is it a good idea to announce your impending divorce on all these platforms? I work with many parents […]
Helping children feel nurtured, supported and heard through divorce, separation and break up. Divorce is stressful for parents and children alike and although reactions will depend on a child’s age, temperament, and the circumstances surrounding the split, many children feel sad, frustrated, angry, and anxious — and it’s not uncommon for them to become naughty […]
I was asked to comment on BBC Radio Surrey & Sussex about a divorced man who has been told by the Court of Appeal to give his ex-wife more money after she spent all the lump sum she was awarded. Maria Mills, 51, received a £230,000 payout in 2002 but was in debt after “unwise” investments, […]
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