I wrote an article awhile back called “The Addictive Nature of Apples and Blackberries” about the addictive nature of our smartphones – as I got a new Blackberry and got very excited every time i saw the red light go off. I’ve also written about the little girl I saw on a London bus obviously […]
What’s up Mum is an educational resource set up in conjunction with the HSE to provide advise and information to all pregnant women and new families. They have some really lovely, helpful and informative videos so go and explore http://www.mediaconcepts.ie/whatsupmum/
Mums and dads have known it for centuries: kids say the funniest things. But before Twitter was invented, parents didn’t have the privilege of sharing their witty and (unintentionally) wise utterances with the wider world. Without Twitter, we wouldn’t know about Noel Clarke’s son’s pointed life questions, the girl who wants to call her new […]
Here’s a Kid’s To Do List from The Huffington Post – thank goodness the magic of innocence lives on ! Now go and make yourself dizzy ! Have your children drawn or written something with a message that seemed wise beyond their years? Send me a photo of their masterpieces as I’d love to see […]
This short video is a celebration of the circle of strength women share, the common experience in all of our lives. The undeniable fact is that there is comfort and reassurance in knowing we’re not alone. Grab a cup of coffee and relax and take a few minutes of “me” time to enjoy this lovely […]
So people think that social media is totally ruining the lives of our children – well I’m not sure, but I do know we can’t afford to put our heads in the sand over it. A new survey by McAfee involving more than 1,000 teenagers aged 13 to 17 in the United States revealed that […]
You’ll be the same year after year except for the new people you meet and hang out with, and the books you read. So this week how can you associate with more people you admire andcan learn from?
I’m delighted to have been asked to be a Judge again this year for the fabulous MAD Blog Awards. Read my interview on Meet The Judges to find out what I had to do and what influenced me 🙂 http://www.the-mads.com/blog/2012/05/meet-the-judges-sue-atkins/
Anyone who thinks the art of conversation is dead ought to tell a child to go to bed. ~Robert Gallagher
I have the most wonderful Virtual Assistant who sorts out all my technical stuff and today she wrote a wonderful blog that I’d like to share with you. Here’s Kelly’s heart felt blog. “Ok, a little different to what I normally blog about but hell, it’s something that I feel strongly about so felt […]
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 […]
We go on courses from marketing to management but still get embarrassed to say we’d like to go on a parenting class – why is that? I’ve been interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio and BBC Radio Sheffield today discussing the new Government’s initiative to offer free parenting classes to parents. The standard objection is […]
As a former Deputy Head & class teacher for 22 years before becoming an author & broadcaster I am fascinated as the £5 billion budget for pupils with learning difficulties is rising fast – but is the money being used to cope with a new tide of poor parenting and failed teaching? I work in many […]
I was delighted to have been invited to discuss parenting after the Riots at The House of Commons and tonight I am on BBCRadio 5 Live discussing the governments answer as parents will be given £100 vouchers for lessons in how to handle their children in a Government bid to tackle a lack of family discipline. The free […]
I had the great honour of being invited by my friend Melanie to be with her on Friday as she had her first scan of her growing baby at 12 weeks. I can’t tell you the joy we both felt as Mel is 41 and this is her first longed for child. To see the baby kicking their little […]
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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