Stepfamilies have a bad image. Think of Snow White’s jealous stepmother or Cinderella’s ugly sisters or at the other end of the spectrum, picture the unrealistically positive stepfamily, such as the Brady Bunch. But real life is more complicated that either of those blended family models and children have to come to […]
I’m honoured to be featured as the Luminary today at http://InspireMeToday.com. Get inspired by me today at http://InspireMeToday.com & I hope you enjoy my 500 words of wisdom! “If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I’d want to pass along to others… For me, there’s more to life than […]
Here are practical tips for parents to help nurture grit (perseverance and passion for long-term goals) in their children—without pushing them too hard or making it feel like pressure: 💬 1. Model Grit Yourself Kids absorb what they see. Talk openly about your own challenges and how you’re working through them. Phrases like: “This is […]
That word ‘naughty.’ It’s quite laden. So, what does the word mean? It usually means that your child is exhibiting behaviour that you find frustrating, irritating, confusing, challenging, annoying or even bizarre! So are your kids mischievous, spirited, not doing as they’re told, downright disobedient or are you not very sure of your rules, […]
Here is one of my very favourite stories from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. The Starfish Story One day, as I was walking along a beautiful stretch of beach, the waves gently lapping at the shore, I noticed a young boy in the distance. He was bending down, picking something […]
“So what do we do? Anything – something. So long as we don’t just sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we’ve satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.” ~ Lee Iacocca Former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation Communication is essential at any stage of […]
Perhaps you’ve heard from ‘You don’t understand me?’ to ‘Why can’t you just stop going on at me and leave me alone!’ all before and are wondering if it’s normal. Well, to reassure you …. it is but your teenager’s mood swings can affect the whole family and they can be a source of huge […]
I’m writing out the marketing materials for some talks I’ll be giving in London to businesses called “Lunch and Learn” bite sized talks for 45 minutes on a wide range of topics as parenting is such a vast subject isn’t it, and one of the many that I cover is, “GUILT – The “BIG […]
Sue’s Alternative to the ‘Naughty Step’ The ‘Easy Peasy – Lemon Squeezy Button’ is suitable for kids of all ages & allows you to record and playback 40 seconds of yourself saying ‘That was Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy’ via the built-in microphone and speaker – to motivate & encourage your child to brush […]
If not today …… when? We all put things off. We all procrastinate to some degree. But what if we keep putting things off until our time has run out? Who do you need to call? Who do you need to forgive? Who do you need to spend quality time with today? Rocking Chair […]
You don’t need to attend every argument you’re invited to. – Unknown
It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless. – L.R. Knost
It’s not failure. It’s a detour in the road to success. Keep driving !
The way we treat our children directly impacts what they believe about themselves. Ariadne Brill
There is no need to be perfect to inspire others… Let people get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections. Robert Tew
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic.
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