Spending Time With Your Teenager
I recorded a clip for Family Lives earlier this year. If you haven’t seen it, you can watch it below or you can see more about the post on Family Lives.
Sub Category: Family Matters
Watch my tips on travelling with children on ITV ‘This Morning’
In case you missed my tips on ITV ‘This Morning’ about travelling with children. Here is the link: http://www.itv.com/thismorning/hot-topics/should-screaming-children-babies-on-flights-be-banned
I’m delighted to see that thousands of teenagers across the UK will have school lessons in mindfulness
I’m delighted to see that thousands of teenagers across the UK will have school lessons in mindfulness in an experiment designed to see if it can protect against mental illness. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-33540242#?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter I teach it as young as 5 with the children I work with using a wonderful book called ‘Nightlights’ Wonderful Stories For You […]
Schools Out – Now What ? Day 4
After chatting on BBC Radio Gloucester about ways to entertain the kids during the Summer Holidays I thought I ask you for your help and ideas to help each other. Just add your simple idea for having fun with your children during the Summer Holidays. It’s ALL about YOUR mindset and attitude and […]
Schools Out – Now What? Day 3
When my kids were little they absolutely loved water. Water offers lots of opportunities for playing and learning, from the simple sensory delight of splashing feet in a paddling pool to popping bubbles in the bath, to measuring, pouring and weighing. Whether you’re outside in the garden or inside in the bath, there are many […]
School’s Out – Now What? Day 2
After chatting on BBC Radio Gloucester recently about ways to entertain the kids during the Summer Holidays I thought I ask you for your help and ideas to help each other. Just add your simple idea for having fun with your children during the Summer Holidays. It’s ALL about YOUR mindset and attitude and with […]
Schools Out – Now What ? Day 1
After chatting on BBC Radio Gloucester today about ways to entertain the kids during the Summer Holidays I thought I ask you for your help and ideas to help each other. Just add your simple idea for having fun with your children during the Summer Holidays. It’s ALL about YOUR mindset and attitude […]
7 Top Tips For Stopping Your Kids Jumping Into Your Bed During The Night!
Born Smart, a wonderfully helpful website for parents focusing on the first 3 years in a child’s life, conducted a survey on marriage stress linked to children sharing bed with parents. www.bornsmart.org/ I work with lots of parents who can’t get their toddlers out of their bed and some much older kids of 8 or […]
Turn Off The Tech & Make A Date With Dinner !
I’ve had a busy day chatting to various radio stations around the UK about the new survey conducted by Harvester Restaurants that ONLY 30% of UK families eat dinner together every night ? Do you find the time to eat together ? If you are struggling to find a regular time to sit down and […]
My phone – in on ITV This Morning – about The Baby Blogs. Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival
After today’s phone -in on This Morning catch up with all my ideas here – 20 blogs all around Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival. I’d love to hear your ideas & thoughts. Watch my advice on This Morning here => How Are You Coping With A Second Child
Swapping briefcases for changing bags – shared parenting leave.
I’ve been interviewed on various radio stations around the UK about the new parental leave arrangements because from April the first British working dads could be heading home from work to look after their new babies full-time for as long as 50 weeks. Their jobs will be held open for […]
Here’s a little taster of my Positive Parenting Talk in India this week ……. what do you think ? Is that true about your family ?
Here’s a little taster of my Positive Parenting Talk in India this week ……. what do you think ? Is that true about your family ? https://www.facebook.com/SueAtkinsTheParentingExpert?ref=hl “For me there’s more to life than money. For me it’s all about people and relationships, and in particular, it’s […]
5-year-old boy given invoice and parents threatened with court for missing kid’s BIRTHDAY PARTY
I’m on Channel 5 News later talking about the 5-year-old boy who was given an invoice and his parents were threatened with court for missing child’s BIRTHDAY PARTY ! For goodness sake ! Can you believe the BBC News website has posted up “The unwritten rules of children’s parties […]
We must stop turning children against divorced fathers.
I have been working with a Mum going through a difficult divorce who has 3 children. She is bitter, angry and furious that her husband had an affair with his young secretary and split the family up. She is incandescent that she had to leave their family home and […]
Something To Ponder For Thanksgiving.
This week it is Thanksgiving so I thought I’d get you to ‘Pause To Ponder’ these reflective questions. Having what I call ‘An Attitude of Gratitude’ is a very powerful way to feel more optimistic, more hopeful and more energised. Have a lovely week. 1) What are you truly thankful for? […]