Breast-feeding advocates believe that the more famous mums who nurse, the more accepted the practice will become. In case you missed it, in the March 19 issue of TIME, Bonnie Rochman wrote about why you should care when celebrity mums breast-feed their babies. Why, you ask? Because if you’re a celebrity, people pay attention to what […]
The Scroll This week I have been pondering stress as I am giving a talk on it later today for a group of women at the WeLL Association inLondon. Here is this week’s story from my never ending notebook and everlasting pencil. The Scroll There was a young (well, sort of) girl, who possessed a […]
Can you really have it all? I’ve studied with the best from Tony Robbins, Paul McKenna to Jack Canfield and having it all is totally achievable according to all the self development gurus and totally possible …… but is it? It also seems to be the Holy Grail of modern living these days to want it all and to want […]
A parent tantrum We all do it …. throw a parent tantrum that just seems to erupt like a volcano out of nowhere. So what can you do this week to notice when you are getting wound up, stressed out and beginning to lose the plot? Take some time this week to ponder 3 […]
Today I am delighted to introduce you to Susan Smith inventor of The Nightmare Nibbler Susan is the creator of the Kidlutions Preferred Product Award winning plush toy, the Nightmare Nibbler. As the Mum of a young son, Sam, she was very familiar with the “middle of the night” cries for help and protection from […]
It’s a busy, frenetic, hectic, stressful world and add kids to the mix and it’s no wonder we are all overwhelmed and exhausted. So saying a simple affirmation in your head, or out loud, a few times is a really SIMPLE but highly effective way to help you feel back in control and more […]
Phenomenal Woman for International Women’s Day By Maya Angelou Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips, The […]
Today my daughter and I watched a film as we discovered that #Kony2012 was trending on Twitter. We are a totally connected world nowadays and one person can make a big difference in the world through a blog, a video that goes viral or a message that’s important. I am not a very political person […]
It seems to be a bit of a theme with me at the moment – I’ve just done a pilot for a new TV show about “Cotton Wool Kids” and I was interviewed on Sunday for a feature in The Sunday Express about ….. cotton wool kids and today I picked up the Daily Express to […]
Today my weekly coaching questions are ones that I asked a couple I was coaching from the USA on Skype last week. Often we focus on what our partners get wrong so we just feel annoyed, fed up, frustrated or plain resentful. Just for this week ponder ……. What are my partner’s great qualities What if I only noticed all […]
Last night we went to see the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel which was uplifting, gentle, and very funny at times. It was beautifully acted and a joy to watch so many superb British actors and actresses all together. Growing old is not the end – it’s about how you handle the idea – like […]
All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them. ~ Erma Bombeck
I really like the idea of this app called MotherKnows as it revolutionises the way families manage their children’s health. Their iPhone app puts all of your child’s records, notes, and information in the palm of your hand which I think is a great idea if you are travelling,
Sooooo today is …… National Tooth Fairy Day! What’s the going rate for teeth these days ? How do you celebrate the Tooth Fairy in your house?
I am an Ambassador for the wonderful charity Home Start and today I was delighted to have been invited to the lovely Kirstie Allsopp’s house (Location, Location, Location) as we were raising awareness for the wonderful charity’s campaign Reach The Child with some journalists www.reachthechild.org.uk When parents suffer tragedy and hardship, their young children can […]
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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