Life Skills Archives - Sue Atkins The Parenting Coach

When did expectations change around potty training and fall into the role of the Primary School Teacher & why do today’s parents find potty training so tough?

70% of British primary schoolteachers have noticed a rise in the number of 3-7-year olds wetting themselves during the school day. As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years I also taught 35 five-year olds in Reception but I certainly didn’t think it was my job to toilet train the children in […]

The Silent Thief: How Smartphones Have Robbed Kids of the Ability to Make Small Talk

I’m a great chatter. I just enjoy talking to people. Whether it’s people I know, people I love or people I’ve just met. Whether that’s in a supermarket queue, doctor’s waiting room or at a networking event. I’m curious. I ask questions. I smile easily. In a world increasingly dominated by technology, the humble […]

Pocket Money – Ages & Stages

Money makes the world go around!’ as Lisa Minnelli happily sang in the hit musical “Cabaret” and it certainly seems to be true on more than one occasion, but debt is on the increase and there seems to be more and more demands on your money than ever before so learning about money […]

From starting school to starting university – being a parent is all about handling CHANGE.

Handling change is one of life’s greatest challenges and is a major element in my work with parents. My passion is to help parents handle change positively and with clarity, direction and confidence. Change is inevitable and although it’s perfectly natural to resist the changes in your life and feel overwhelmed and anxious about them, […]

Money, mindset and beliefs you give your kids.

I am fascinated by success and why some people are successful entrepreneurs and others struggle all their lives. I have been working with a lot of people recently throughout the last year who are struggling to come to terms with the financial down turn throughout the world. I work with small business people, woman entrepreneurs, […]

Lauren Brown – Creator of Busy Brains Activity Packs

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Kay King Author of ‘Why Baby Loss Matters’ and Executive Director of White Ribbon Alliance UK

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Dr Gail Sinitsky – Creator of ‘Young & Mighty’ a social enterprise with a mission to nurture children’s mental health.

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Sophie Messager Author of ‘Why Postnatal Recovery Matters’

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Sue Atkins in Conversation with Nikki Saunders Author of ‘My Awesome Autism’

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Sue Atkins in Conversation with Clare Luther – Author of The Little Paws Hotel Books

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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

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