If you’re looking for parenting help and advice from someone who really understands the challenges raising kids can bring, then you’re in the right place. With over 25 years experience working with children and having raised two kids of her own, Sue really knows how to make positive changes in any family.
Regularly featured on ITV’s This Morning and many other TV and radio shows, her advice is much sought after due to her positive, guilt-free attitude and effective solutions. The Sue Atkins Parenting Blog is where Sue shares some of her best advice to help you raise confident, resilient, independent kids. With new posts featured every few days you’ll always find something new, interesting and relevant to read.
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Making fun of Dad has sort of changed, hasn’t it? I was recently interviewed about why society creates these stereotypes and it got me thinking. Are they outdated now that men are more hands-on as parents? Has the pandemic changed the conversation and dynamic? There are […]
Read moreI’m delighted to have been invited to write some articles for Dad Info – a wonderful website for Dads and Step Dads. Today here is my article on what the Americans call ‘Blended Families’ but what I like to call […]
Read moreI’ve been send this question from Dads Info a super website for Dads and Step Dads. Different parenting styles are causing our family friction, what can I do? One of the main problems within step families is who disciplines whose children… The simple thing is to sit down […]
Read moreWhen it’s Father’s Day I always miss my wonderful Dad as he was just such a wonderful person, charismatic, kind, thoughtful, funny and great, great fun. From my Dad I learnt my values, my confidence, my tenacity. From my Dad I learnt compassion, finding the balance in […]
Read moreToday I am delighted to have The Frequent Flyer Father as my guest blogger today. Chicka Elloy is the Executive Founder Father of Frequent Flyer Families, Inc. An educator, trainer and professional speaker, Chicka travels from Atlanta and leads the nations first and largest brain-compatable learning programme. A proud husband […]
Read moreFather’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 […]
Read moreToday I am delighted to have Dan Freedman one of the UK’s leading football fiction writer as my guest blogger today. Dan worked at the top level of football for the last decade – writing for the FA, the Premier League and attending two World Cups – […]
Read moreToday I enjoyed reading Dr Robyn Silverman’s blog post about the importance of Dads in the lives of their children. Dr. Robyn Silverman is a child development specialist, body image expert, sought-after speaker and award-winning writer, and she is known for her no-nonsense yet positive approach to […]
Read moreAny man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad. ~Author Unknown
Read moreI was fascinated to read about a new study that suggests that babies learn faster if their fathers engage with them in the first few months of life. Researchers found that an active male role in the early stages of babies’ development produced better performances in cognitive tests […]
Read moreI was recently discussing the new Paternity Leave for Dads on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester & here is my article published in the Indian Magazine Kids Stop Press about the importance of Dads bonding with their new born babies. Today, we have a special guest writing […]
Read moreIt’s Father’s Day here in the UK and I always miss my wonderful Dad as he was just such a wonderful person, charismatic, kind, thoughtful, funny and great, great fun. From my Dad I learnt my values, my confidence, my tenacity. From my Dad I learnt compassion, […]
Read moreIn this jam packed episode we have put together a compilation of all the best bits of the last 6 months of The Sue Atkins Show covering the age old problems of smacking, doing homework, pocket money, helping mums and dads support their teenager’s mental health, tips […]
Read moreMark Williams is an International Fathers’ Mental Health Campaigner, Speaker, Trainer and Author as well as founder of @fathersreaching and Inspirational Father of the Year 2012. I spoke to Mark about his own struggles with mental health, especially around the birth of his first child. I explore the reality of […]
Read moreI was delighted to have been invited by Dad Info to write a series of articles around supporting Dads & Step Dads. Here is the first of them & I’ll be publishing the rest over the next week. Please feel free to share to any Dads or Step […]
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