I’m a great believer in making small changes as they make a big difference over time. So last week when I was on a brilliant T Harv Eker Course in London I really liked his quote: “How you anything, is how you do everything” Show up in the small detail and the large details take care of themselves whether it […]
As a Mum to a 16 year old daughter I have often kept an eye on my daughter’s attitude to food. I hope that I have modelled a positive body image to her myself in the way I talk about my body, eat, exercise and feel around food and I think she’s really […]
I love receiving all my different newsletters and here’s a lovely idea from The Law of Attraction Parenting Website to help develop your child’s concentration. Meditation Games Teaching children to be in the now, or stopping and smelling the roses is a great practice to build. Although, the younger the child, the more in the now they […]
I am really excited as I am getting my new Parenting Made Easy – The Secrets To Well-Behaved Kids app finished ready to launch in 2 weeks for i-phones and i-pads. This is a really FAB way to get my advice, tips, ideas and inspiration ON THE GO – all for the amazingly low price of […]
I am delighted to introduce you to a great friend of mine, a pioneering teacher from Solihull, who has become an internet sensation after helping almost a million people around the world to read. Chris has quite literally taken the world by storm through his amazing videos on YouTube called Mr […]
In keeping with this week’s theme of “Running on Empty” here are some practical ways to manage your overwhelm around housework ! Take control of the housework. 1. Would you say you are constantly on the go? 2. Would you say you have a constant to-do list in your head? 3. Write down […]
There is absolutely no doubt that raising a family can be an exhausting, challenging and on many occasions a frustrating business; but when you get it right there is no single experience in life that will prove to be as fulfilling and rewarding as bringing up happy children. Every parent wants to do the very […]
In her latest podcast Sue Atkins The Parenting Expert discusses great tips for practical discipline for kids of all ages. [powerpress]
In this podcast Sue gives you some practical tips and ideas to help your child fall asleep, stay asleep and not wake so early! [powerpress] If you have found this podcast helpful and thought provoking please pass it forward to your friends, colleagues, schools and nurseries……. because as they say … “Alone […]
A major part of bringing up kids is learning how to talk with and to your children. The way you talk to your child teaches them how to talk to others. Here are some simple but really effective talking tips to try out with your kids: Connect before you direct Before giving your child directions, […]
I read today’s BBC News with interest as Actress Joanna Lumley has claimed that British children are being brought up with “slack” morals. But what do you think? Here’s the article. “The 64-year-old Absolutely Fabulous star said the younger generation needed to be given “hearty pursuits” like building camps or working on farms. She also […]
When I was a Deputy Head and Class Teacher I used to watch as some children went from school to ballet, to swimming, to horse riding, maths club, tap dancing or to a tutor without catching their breath. They were over busy and some were over anxious and over stressed. Of course it’s all about striking a […]
I am doing the best I can with the understanding, knowledge and resources I have and that’s good enough ! Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking hereAbout the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, well behaved […]
Divorce is stressful for parents and children alike and although reactions will depend on a child’s age, temperament, and the circumstances surrounding the split, many children feel sad, frustrated, angry, and anxious — and it’s not uncommon for them to become naughty at home or at school because of those feelings. Fortunately, you can help […]
Here’s your Wednesday Story from my never-ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil! Once a upon a time there was a person – and this person was a water carrier. She carried pots, two pots to be exact, across her shoulders, on a pole. One of the pots had a crack in it. The other was […]
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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