Anything is possible Believe in yourself and remember that anything is possible. Believe in what makes you feel good And what makes you happy. Believe in the dreams You’ve always wanted to come true, And give them every chance to. If you are willing to take the opportunities You are given And utilise the abilities […]
As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years teaching children to read is a vital life skill that I feel very passionate about – as kids who can’t read lack confidence, lack opportunities and are disempowered in all areas of life. I used to teach Reception children for a number of years and still […]
Disappointed that my new parenting pilot for ITV has been postponed for awhile – but thrilled to be filming the “THE ONE MINUTE MUM” video series for our brand new Club and Forum coming in the autumn with the fab Dr. Lynne Kenney, Wendy Young and Deborah McNelis. What would you like us to cover […]
Sue Atkins talks to Sue Learner about parenting and discipline, in the wake of the riots that spread destruction through the streets of London and most of the major English cities. The teenagers involved in the riots clearly thought it was acceptable to loot and vandalise. Do you think bad parenting is partially to blame […]
Following on from Saturday’s blog about the mindset you need to succeed in business, family relationships or life…… In the game of life you will need to “be the ball” and learn The Bounce. Here’s a lovely video called Don’t Quit to inspire you this Monday morning ! Enjoy 🙂
The Painted Picture Checklist Pretend you have travelled in a time machine into the future. The date is one year from today. You are walking around your kitchen, your garden, your home. • What do you see? • What do you hear? • How do you feel? • What’s changed? • What’s great ? • What’s happened […]
We all know that exercise is good for us, but new guidelines from the Chief Medical Officer say that this shouldn’t be limited to trips to the gym or jogging to work. Instead we should be thinking about encouraging physical activity from a really young age – before a child is five. The new guidelines […]
Nominations are open for The 2012 Tesco Real Mum of The Year Awards and will be the biggest yet, and they need your help to find the unsung heroes from your local communities, the extraordinary women who make a difference to the lives of everyone around them. This is your chance to tell Tesco about a mum […]
I wonder whether you were ever told that you were a poor speller at school. If you were, I bet you can still remember exactly who told you that, where you were and how you felt……. The power of teachers and I should know…. I used to be one ! Now think back and remember […]
The three magic words that will transform your parenting success are: Creative, Flexible and Imaginative – and the beauty is that they are virtually interchangeable! If you are creative, you can think of alternative and different ways to work around your family ups and downs and problems and these new ways always work with your […]
Listen in to me discussing the new recommendations for a 5 a day Parenting Checklist on BBC Radio Wales phone -in. What are your thoughts? Is it a Nanny State or is positive parenting a good idea to remind us all that kids spell love T-I-M-E ? BBC Radio Wales phone-in ~ Part 1 […]
The Magik of Metaphor…… I love metaphors as they are a great way to pass on our values, our beliefs and our ethos and philosophies for Life to our kids through telling simple stories. I use them to get the parents I coach pondering and reflecting and even musing! That’s why every Wednesday […]
Here’s an idea that I’ve adapted for family life from Seth Godin. A thermostat is far more valuable than a thermometer. A thermometer tells you when something isn’t right. It’s an indicator that something’s out of sync, unbalanced, out of kilter, ill, broken, troubled or in need of help. A thermostat, on the other hand, […]
Remember, YOU are writing the story of a child’s life one day at a time; I challenge you to Make It A Happy Ending! ~ Linette Daniels Young people are faced with obstacles and temptations on a daily basis leaving many with the feeling that success is out of reach, especially if they live in […]
I gave a keynote speech for the Staff Conference in Central Hall Westminister for the wonderful School Home Support Charity for whom I am an ambassador when I read this wonderful quote: “Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that […]
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