e-readers are hugely popular with parents – but research shows kids prefer printed books, magazines and comics. So is it worth buying them a book? Check out these wonderful books in The Sue Atkins Book Club
AI is Changing the Way We Tell Bedtime Stories to Kids. Bedtime stories are a magical part of childhood. They transport kids to faraway lands, introduce them to lovable characters, and even teach valuable & important moral life lessons. Tucking your little one in with a story before sleep not only calms and relaxes […]
Do your kids struggle or hate reading? You are not alone but did you know that graphic novels maybe be the answer? Graphic novels are a good choice for struggling readers. They have less text than traditional books, which makes them less overwhelming. Graphic novels are easy to read but have age-appropriate content. For […]
When my son Will was little, he loved reading. Then he went through a phase of not reading books but loving comics. According to the latest research commissioned by Readly, the European leader in digital magazine and newspaper subscriptions this was good news! Comics are a gateway into creating life-long readers. Children who read […]
It’s #ChildrensBookWeek so I thought I’d give you some ideas around reading for pleasure. Reading for pleasure is so important for children & it can benefit your child’s education, social and cognitive development, their wellbeing, and their mental health. Reading with children can help to create a love of reading for life & multiple studies […]
In this episode: Can Your Child be Vaccinated If You Disagree? Checklist: 10 Rules of Negotiating with Your Ex-Partner Why Making Magic Memories with Grandparents Matters. Sue Atkins in Conversation with Jo Watkins and Polly Crook – The ‘How People’- Happiness | Opportunities | Wellbeing
In this episode: Need A Weekly Dose of Workplace Wellbeing – Delivered Live to your Desk? NEW Series of Instagram Lives Answering ALL Your Co-Parenting Questions ‘I’m a Grownup and I Really Don’t like My Mum.’ The ‘Don’t Stew- Ask Sue’ Question Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival Sue Atkins in Conversation with […]
In this episode: TEARS BEFORE BEDTIME & BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLUES: Simple Strategies to Get Out the Door Faster, Less Frazzled & Smiling! As Dan Walker embraces the Sequins of ‘Strictly’ because his children begged him to! What have your kids encouraged you to try? Would you spend £2,000 on designer gear for the new academic year? […]
In this episode: Help! When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night? Babies, Books & Brain Development Advice for Parents and Children Around Bullying Sue Atkins in Conversation with Charlotte Taylor Specialist in Navigating Life After Acute Trauma
Turning on the subtitles while children are watching television can double the chances of a child becoming good at reading†. It’s so brilliantly simple and can help children’s literacy so much that we want to shout it from the rooftops! There’s extensive global research that shows just how effective this is and with […]
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My 2 year old always wants to read the same book, play the same game & watch the same cartoon… shall I make him discover other things and how do I do that? Claire Poole from Epping Young children love repetition, whether it’s watching a video or listening to songs, reading the same book, […]
