I receive many questions for my The Sue Atkins Parenting Show Podcast about babies & sleep: Is letting your baby cry itself to sleep at night cruel and unnatural or no big deal? What is best for your baby: crying itself to sleep, controlled crying or being soothed on demand? I find almost nothing […]
Today I was delighted to appear on the ITV This Morning Show answering questions from a number of families around sleep. Here is a typical question from a lovely Mum I met today – hope my answer helps you too . “Oh pleeeeeeasssee help me!!! Our son is 18 months old and still does not fall asleep […]
Sharing I have been trying to get my toddler to share his toys. Now, when he sees another child he will automatically handover to that child the toy he is playing with even if the other child has not asked for it /is not interested. I am not sure this is good either as I don’t want […]
My pal across the pond Dr Lynne Kenney – The Family Coach and I have answered Lucy from Harrow’s question on her toddler playing her and her husband off against each other – watch our advice and send us in your parenting questions by posting up on the form at the bottom of this […]
Peter and Helen came to see me because as a newly married step family they were having some problems with Helen’s older children of 13 and 15 listening to Peter when he told them to tidy their room or to help around the house. The kids were angry and shouted, “You’re not my real Dad” […]
As you know I am working with 3 wonderful families from the award winning daytime flagship show ‘This Morning’ and here is the email that Alison sent into the show asking for help around SLEEP or lack of it ! I’m sorry I can’t put the video footage up yet as we are trying to get permission […]
Today I’m DELIGHTED to tell you that the very lovely couple I have been coaching for ITV This Morning have told me that Abbie has made a break through with my Easy Button Technique and has overcome her fears with some of my tips. Sue Porter has just sent me this email “With regards to the wonderful progress […]
Dear Sue My toddler has learnt how to play my husband and myself against each other in order to get what she wants. Our relationship is suffering as a result. Help! ~ Lauren, from Harrow It’s all about being clear and confident in what you think are your house rules. Grab a cup of coffee […]
