Love this blog post from Nathan Thornburg – who wrote an op-ed for this week’s Time cover story “You’ve probably seen the cover image by now, a young mother confidently breastfeeding a boy who is, as one critic put it, old enough to make his own breakfast. It’s a provocative image (congratulations to TIME’s vaunted […]
In the Queen’s Speech at the state opening of parliament yesterday it was revealed that the coalition government plan to revolutionise maternity leave by allowing parents to split it between themselves. The move could allow mothers to return to work earlier after the birth of a child, but also allow fathers to be more hands-on […]
It’s tough bringing up kids. It’s tiring. It’s challenging so I show the parents I work with lots of simple techniques to help make the adventure more rewarding and harmonious. You can find them all on my Parenting Made EASY CDs But here is one very simple question that you can ask yourself when you feel […]
In a culture that worships youth and has a thousand sites devoted to parenting, it’s easy to overlook or get impatient with the elderly in our life, especially our mums, the people with whom we likely spent so much time and often feel frustrated with. Spring in the Air published this letter on their Facebook […]
I remember arriving at Mayday Hospital at 3.15 am after my waters broke with my first baby – excited, terrified and uncertain about what was happening to me. The midwives who helped reassure me, looked after me and helped me deliver (2 weeks early) my son Will into this world, with his little police helmet head after […]
Today I am delighted to share with you my interview with Bear Grylls. With today’s kids glued to computer games, ipads, ipods and TV I thought it would be fascinating to discover more about Bear’s passion for teaching kids to build dens, make rope swings and have fun outside with nature. Bear Grylls has become known around the […]
I was coaching a lovely Mum today who was feeling overwhelmed with her work committments, kid’s bedtime routine and busy life so I taught her my One Point Technique which is very simple, very straightforward but very powerful and helpful. It’s on all of my Parenting Made Easy CDs and Mp3 downloads and is only one of […]
Today I worked with the most lovely 12 year old who when asked what she was good at sat in silence for a very long time and said, “nothing” yet I know she is a great footballer, good at fractions, a great storyteller who writes with flair and good insights about her made up characters, […]
Today I am excited as I am interviewing Bear Grylls about his passion for outdoor activities. With today’s kids glued to computer games, ipads, ipods and TV I thought it would be fascinating to discover more about Bear’s passion for teaching kids to build dens, make rope swings and have fun […]
Cooking up a happy step family is like a slow burning casserole – it’s not like mixing up a happy family instantly in a blender ….. it takes TIME ! Listen to my interview with the lovely Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com discussing my simple tips and practical ways to build up family […]
I was having fun on Twitter ( @sueatkins ) when I came across this wonderful collection of Parenting and Motivational Quotes to Live By and I was totally surprised to see one of my quotes at the top ! As you know I have a regular Sunday Sayings inspiring and uplifting quote each week on my […]
Thought you might like to know about a new way for your toddlers and little ones to learn about the emergency services as Bergen, the Norway-based CreaCon Entertainment has launched its first app for the Apple Store based on its preschool series City of Friends. The new City of Friends app, which is available for US$1.99, […]
Something to make you smile this morning ! This adorable baby had a hilarious reaction to a vacuum cleaner and the giggling baby has become an overnight internet sensation after his mum filmed him playing with a vacuum cleaner
As the shocking ‘Pills & Pregnancy’ a report by BBC Panorama hits the headlines – a campaign organised by the very wonderful Emma Murphy about FACS Syndrome I thought it would be helpful to tell you about the Top 30 Autism Spectrum Blogs to give you support & help. I am very happy to […]
Today I’m delighted to have Samantha Kelly from The Funky Goddess a website dedicated and passionate about making the transition into womanhood a positive experience for girls around the globe 🙂 Here’s today guest blog about broaching the subject of periods with your daughter – from a Dad’s perspective http://www.funkygoddess.ie/2012/03/top-ten-tips-for-dads-from-a-dads-perspective/ 1.. Early is better. If, for […]
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