My Mum used to say “Aaah they know the price of everything but the value of nothing!” and I think she had a point ! I’m always fascinated by all areas of raising happy, confident children so I read with interest this article about Seb’s story from Goldstar Savings Bank which is a new website […]
Today I’m delighted to have Kate Long the author of “ Before She Was Mine” which is available on Amazon as my guest blogger today. Kate is discussing the importance of exercise. “Imagine you’re back at school, and on your way to a maths lesson. Although you appreciate maths is a vitally important life skill, it […]
I remember Bridget Hickey, a girl in my class at school, teaching her toddler twin sisters the most foul mouthed words she could think of at the swings in Tooting when I was about 13 – as her Mum had remarried and she was angry and jealous of her siblings. Today my guest blogger is Laura […]
Today I’m delighted to say my advice on raising happy, confident girls is printed in Woman’s Own this week so rush out and grab your copy from your newsagent to see my tips and ideas on page 38 🙂 http://www.facebook.com/womansownmagazine
Well it can happen to anyone – I know it certainly happened to me in Spain when I was young. I got lost. But my Mum and Dad had taught me what to do and what to say if I ever got lost.Well on Sunday it happened to the Camerons – the Prime Minister’s family ! […]
I recently interviewed Bear Grylls the star of Discovery Channel’s Emmy nominated Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor TV series, which has become one of the most watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers. https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/my-interview-with-bear-grylls/ and to inspire families to shake off computer games and ipads and to get back to […]
I’m writing a new book for Random House all about toddlers that will be out next year and I’ve been pondering whether as parents we can ever be toooo loving. I don’t think we can – because I’m not talking about spoiling them with gifts but spoiling them with love, TIME, hugs and the gift of listening […]
The television has many names – TV, the telly, the box, the electric “babysitter”… While the last one is usually said in jest, the sad fact is there is more truth to it today than there should be. In decades past and when I was growing up, whether and how much to let babies watch TV wasn’t […]
Are you dealing with the “Terrible Two’s?” Do you suddenly have a fussy eater on your hands? Is it nearly impossible to get your toddler to stay in their bed at night? Are you struggling to potty train your toddler? I understand as I’ve been there , done that and have the T […]
How do we enhance communication skills in a 19 month old? Sue says build their confidence with language. Lynne adds read their body language
I was asked to comment on BBC Radio London this week about the new piece of research that has revealed that 90 per cent of parents still think there are problems with the way some companies market their products to kids. CIPR director of policy and communications Phil Morgan said, ‘It’s important PR people are aware […]
I coach loads of mums around balancing their lives as most of us put ourselves really low on the pecking order of priorities – BUT getting a much needed rest is vital for your well being, patience and sense of humour. ‘Me’ time replenishes your energy. ‘Me’ time re – charges your batteries. ‘Me’ time […]
I was delighted to be the guest speaker for The Old Station Nursery’s 10th Birthday on Saturday 19th May at The Trident Centre in Warwick. It was a lovely day and a great honour to be sharing the day with Sarah and her wonderful staff. Read more here from Day Nurseries.co.uk If you would […]
Facebook is developing technology that would allow children younger than 13 years old to use the social-networking site under your parental supervision – what do you think about that? I’ve been in schools were the kids under 13 openly chat about being on Facebook and of course my ears prick up as I am worried […]
“There is a real risk that young people are growing up with a skewed view of what sex is.” Sean Templeton So what are YOUR boys watching online ? A boy of 12 who raped a nine-year-old girl after watching hard-core pornography online was spared jail yesterday as his lawyer warned of a generation […]
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