I am thrilled and delighted to have been invited to co – present the wonderful What’s On 4 Kids Junior Award Ceremony today in The Hilton Hotel in Cobham, Surrey. It was really exciting to be amongst such wonderful people who create soooo many activities and opportunities for children throughout the UK. Baby, toddler and […]
I am really delighted to have been invited to speak on such a variety of subjects this month for BBC Radio Stations around the U.K from Sheffield, Belfast, Wales and Surrey talking and advising on Boomerang Kids, Pushy Parents, The Evening Standard “Illiteracy Campaign” to the UK government’s crack down on the early sexualisation of children […]
My son had a party when he turned 16 a couple of years ago – well he called it a gathering which I thought was really lovely and kind of old fashioned. About 15 of his friends came round, chatted , played on the Wii and had a laugh and we kept out of the way as […]
Did you know that approximately 15% of children between 4-12 years of age will experience sleepwalking at some time. It can be quite disconcerting to bump into your child on the stairs looking wide awake but glassy eyed and they will probably not answer you when you talk to them and not remember the incident […]
Lots of parents, schools and families have sent me emails about using my idea for the “Easy” button or my Parenting Made Easy app so I thought it would be fun if you send me in your videos or photos of your family having fun using your “Easy” button […]
I’ve been working in quite a few schools recently teaching my “Confidence Classes for Kids” workshop and I’ve noticed the different styles of teaching, mentoring and motivating. I was in a failing school with extremely low morale a couple of weeks ago and found myself in full “Tony Robbins” motivational style as I battled to […]
OVER TWO THIRDS OF PARENTS ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWEAR: 4 IN 5 PARENTS SWEAR IN FRONT OF KIDS I was reading a survey about swearing today and it got me pondering…… Research has found that over two-thirds of parents allow their children to swear without punishment, effectively accepting the practice and 4 in 5 parents swear […]
We were away in Newcastle for Grandparents Day, as my husband Kevin was doing the Great North Run and the kids were at home being spoilt rotten by their Grandparents. But I read that 42% of grandparents lose contact with their grandchildren after a divorce – just when they need the stability, love and unconditional support […]
Do you know any children with Dyspraxia? Chances are you do. Current statistics predict that each primary class has a child with the condition. As a former deputy Head teacher I taught many children with Dyspraxia and today I am delighted to introduce Phoebe Doyle, a feature writer and editor of Tremendously2, where […]
Sometimes in life you just feel so blessed and grateful for the opportunities that come your way don’t you? Well last week I went to a wonderfully inspirational talk about “ Play” at my friend Kathy Kershaw’s excellent School in Esher, Rowan Prep School with Neil Griffiths the author and inspiration behind the Storysack Play […]
One of the most intriguing, unjust and unhelpful beliefs that a lot of parents have, is the belief that because someone is excellent at something or displays incredible levels of skill it means that you can never become as skilful as them, so there is no point in even trying. This is a commonly held […]
As you know underpinning ALL my writing, broadcasting, speaking and coaching is my passion to make a difference in the lives of children and young people through developing their self esteem. I just love Michele Obama’s passion to do the same so I read with great interest the article in The Independent today about The First […]
Last night I went to my 16 year old daughter’s school to a wonderful Reception and Private Viewing of the GCSE Art 2011. Her board was the first to greet us as we walked in and has been put on her school’s website too. I was a proud Mum. My Dad who was an architect […]
When I told my great friend Lindsey that I was off to meet Andy Cope she said, “Oh my God, not the guy who writes those brilliant Spy Dog books?” and I said,” That’s the one but have you read his inspiring and funny “A Brilliant Life” and “Being Brilliant?” http://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/andysbooks.asp I gave Andy’s “A […]
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