In this episode: What Is A Mentor? Quick and Easy Bedwetting Solutions How The Down Syndrome Diary Is Helping Struggling Parents. Sue Atkins in Conversation with Sonia Livingstone – Author of ‘Parenting for a Digital Future – How Hopes and Fears about Technology Shape Children’s Lives.’
In this episode: Is ‘Yes Day’ a Good Idea? Has Gavin Williamson “misjudged” the mood in classrooms and homes across the country? Is Tik-Tok Safe for Kids? plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Lynn McAllister Author of Pixie Van Dimple and the Wrong Kind of Artificial Intelligence
In this episode: How Do you Deal with an Impulsive Teenager? How to Handle School Abuse Claims – Advice for Parents. Speech Delay – When to Worry. plus Sue in Conversation with Christina McGhee Author of ‘Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids’ The ultimate resource for separated and […]
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 […]
It’s vital that you DON’T make your children feel that they have to take sides. It’s bad enough that some family and friends feel that they have to. In this video I talk to you about how your divorce may affect the relationship you have with Family & Friends. What have you come up against […]
Yasmin Patel’s One Page Profile I’ve used one-page profiles in my work for many years and with my own family and can’t rave enough about their usefulness for improving communication, relationships, a child’s self esteem and self confidence More recently I have been using one-page profiles to help children and families going through […]
We all go through endings. Sometimes we say goodbye to friends, family, lovers, partners, jobs and to those who have died. But do you understand how to handle goodbyes with grace, compassion, and kindness? Have you ever pondered that marking an ending with a simple ritual helps you to move forward, or move on, or be […]
I found the Form E totally daunting so I asked Neil Russell to talk me through it to help you. Looking after your children. Separation and divorce are traumatic events for families. I wrote this journal for children going through divorce as it is designed to help children express, explore and understand some of the strong emotions […]
MONEY ! It all rather bluntly boils down to the kids and money. It’s vital that you get professional advice at this time from an independent financial advisor. Most people are really, really worried about the money side of things but good financial advice around what you are entitled to will make a HUGE difference […]
I have been working with two families going through the process of divorcing and what has struck me is how the news that Mummy & Daddy are separating can vary depending on the age of the children. How the news hits a 3 year old is very different to how an 11 year old understands […]
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic.
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