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Tag: Parenting
Rhythms, Rituals & Routines – The Sue Atkins Weekly Parent Coaching Question
I am reading the very wonderful book “Celebrating Families” – which is just bursting with simple,practical ways to enhance family life by my friend Helen Sanderson and Maye Taylor at the moment and I can’t put it down! I keep having to stop and highlight their wonderfully simple yet inspiring ideas and I was in a school today […]
Secret Teacher: ‘Dear Ofsted inspector, I am giving you notice to improve’
I know just how this teacher feels as a former Deputy Head ! Schools quake in fear of Ofsted instead of seeing it as an opportunity to get inspiring new ideas and positive feedback. The culture of blame and shame really doesn’t help schools or teachers feel valued or improve morale as everyone has become […]
A MUST SEE VIDEO FOR YOUR TEENAGERS – Watch First to a Million.
Have you ever done something you regret? Ever shared something and wished you hadn’t? Would you know what to do and where to turn if you did? Find out what it’s like when things spin out of control. Watch First to a Million. It’s a film with a difference – you’re in control. Watch […]
Keeping Your Kids Safe Online – Take A Look At The thinkuknow website
Feeling out of your depth coping with your kids technology? Find the latest information on the sites your kids like to visit, on mobiles and using all the new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – […]
The Power of a Positive “NO!”
Research suggests saying ‘no’ is not the most effective way to discipline a child. Purvaja Sawant talks to experts to find a happy solution for parents and children. Disciplining a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. After all, it’s one of the most difficult jobs in the world, one that doesn’t come with an instruction manual. […]
Speech of a Lifetime – What would you say?
Here is Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture – it is upbeat, funny and poignant and his Life Lesson: Be honest, be tolerant, and lead a life you are proud of. What would you say to your kids? Perhaps this is a timely reminder that you don’t need to be ill to pass your values, beliefs and […]
Do You Want to Know How to Develop the Inner Entrepreneur in Your Child ?
As the number of job vacancies available to school-leavers and graduates continues to shrink, developing your child’s entrepreneurial ability has never been more important. In this new book, mum and entrepreneur Lorraine Allman, offers over a hundred activities and ideas, and picks the brains of some of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs, sharing […]
Coach In The Spotlight – Sue Atkins
Here’s my interview with The Coaching Academy where I qualified as a Coach many years ago ! What brought you to coaching? I became very interested in self development and read a great book by Fiona Harrold called “Be Your Own Life Coach” and I wanted to apply this way of working to parenting so […]
Bringing back chat to pubs – let’s ditch the football & fruit machines !
I‘m speaking at the FAB Table Talks – bringing chat back into pubs ! ‘This House believes that if you wanna keep your soul; don’t play the chords of fame’ Come to the Grasshopper for a jovial debate with beer! This time we’re discussing all things celebrity on Thursday 1st November from 8pm with Broadcaster […]
THE WORLD IS AT A CHOICE POINT
I’ve known for a long time my life’s purpose – to make a difference in the world empowering parents and children with self esteem and self confidence. It has taken one blog at a time, one tweet at a time, one BBC interview at a time but it’s worth it. So what’s yours ? […]
“Not Now, Bernard” – Is this you?
I read this story today with a class of 5/6 year olds during my “Confidence Classes for Kids” Workshop in a school to ask them if this ever happens to them at home, and how they feel about it, as of course I am passionate about building a child’s long term self esteem and feeling […]
A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE as a THANK YOU FOR MY ‘MOST INSPIRING COACH AWARD’
I am delighted to announce that I am the WINNER of the Most Inpirational Coach, for the What’s on 4 Me Awards 2012 I am so honoured, thrilled and overwhelmend to have won this amazing award. The awards were based on ‘people’s’ votes and to know that you made the effort and took time out […]
What to do when they say “I’m BORED!”
From smartphones to laptops and video games, today’s kids are constantly seeking entertainment. But is this good for them and what should you do to keep them engaged? I’m delighted to have my advice printed in Gulf News about how to help your kids handle boredom ! => http://gulfnews.com/life-style/general/mum-i-m-bored-1.1091100 Here’s an extract…. “It’s a family […]
Pocket Money – How To Talk,Teach & Encourage Your Child to Save !
There’s never been a more important time to teach our kids about the art of saving, and so MoneySupermarket is launching a challenge with a difference – a kids’ saving challenge aimed at encouraging the next generation of savvy savers and I’m delighted to say I’ve been asked to be a Judge for the best […]