Do you argue in front of your kids? Do they see you make up?
I’m speaking on BBC Radio Scotland about how parents’ arguments really affect their children. It is normal for parents to argue, but the way these disagreements affect children varies greatly. We are discussing what parents and carers can do to limit the harm caused by their rows because what happens at home really does affect children’s […]
What I need from my Mum and Dad – A child’s list of wants and needs during divorce.

One of the main worries of parents who are going through a divorce is how to tell the children about what is going to happen and what to actually say to them. Children naturally fear that they will lose one of their parents in a divorce or that their parents will abandon them. They also […]
Suddenly Single – Surviving to Thriving
Divorced – ready to find love again ? Online Dating Scams: How to Tell If You Are Being Baited by a Catfish

Online Dating Scams: How to Tell If You Are Being Baited by a Catfish One of my lovely clients had been through the mill during her divorce but had ‘done the work’ on herself, analysed herself over time, turned the corner and was in what I call ‘The Phoenix Stage’ and decided to explore […]
This Week’s Parenting Round Up On Eamonn Holmes Drive Time Show on talkRADIO.
1.What to do when your kid wants to quit their extra curricular activity? 2. Is it okay to swear in front of your kids? 3.Should you help your kids with homework? 4. How to do good parenting after you’ve split with your partner 5.With so many kids being […]
Join me at 6.30-7pm on Tuesdays on Eamonn Holmes talkRADIO DriveTime Show for my Parenting News Round Up of weekly stories.
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 daily 4-7pm Drivetime slot & has invited me to do a regular Parenting News Round Up from 6.30-7pm every Tuesday. Parenting News Round Up from 6.30-7pm every Tuesday. Eamonn Holmes […]
Positive Parents
Let’s Ditch The Label & Handle Bullying. Episode 32 of The Sue Atkins Parenting Show.
The Sue Atkins Parenting Show is where we discuss every possible aspect of parenting, giving you advice and support on topics which affect your daily life. Each free, weekly episode is bursting with practical tips, techniques and ideas. Sign up for the podcast Experts and Extras here for exclusive, permanent access to all Sue’s full […]
Sue Atkins – Talking With Scott C Doherty from CALM Scotland About Communicating With Kids After Separation
In this interview Scott Docherty talks with Sue Atkins, parenting expert and coach, best-selling author of Parenting Made Easy and a huge amount of similar resources, and regular on ITV’s “This Morning” show as well as on Sky and BBC Radio. Sue talks passionately about parenting apart and talking to your kids after separation. […]
Suddenly Single Survival Tips – ‘Giving Yourself Permission.’
I’d hazard a guess that you suffer from ‘The Big ‘G’ – the big gremlin of Guilt particularly if you are going through a family break up or a divorce. I’ve lost times how many times I’ve worked with Mums in particular about their overwhelming feelings of guilt – whether they are working Mums, […]
Suddenly Single Survival Tips – Ditch the Guilt
I’d hazard a guess that you suffer from ‘The Big ‘G’ – the big gremlin of Guilt particularly if you are going through a family break up or a divorce. I’ve lost times how many times I’ve worked with Mums in particular about their overwhelming feelings of guilt – whether they are working Mums, […]
10 Things You Must Do When You Find Yourself Suddenly Single.
Whether you have just gone through the end of a relationship or have lived the single life for a prolonged period of time, being single has its advantages and of course, it’s disadvantages. But no matter what you’re feeling on your single status, one thing remains true: you are free, independent & able to choose […]
Suddenly Single? Need help choosing the right legal advice? Look no further.
I am running ‘Suddenly Single’ 1-2-1 sessions & Weekend Retreats at The Nutfield Priory Hotel, for women who find themselves ‘Suddenly Single’ when a relationship ends, that covers legal, financial and parenting advice, & one of the big worries women have is how to find the right legal advice that is right for their […]
How to support your step children when their biological father doesn’t want contact.
I was delighted to have been invited by Dad Info to write a series of articles around supporting Dads & Step Dads. Here is the first of them & I’ll be publishing the rest over the next week. Please feel free to share to any Dads or Step Dads struggling. How to support your step children […]
The Step Family Cycle – Stage 1