Here are some practical ideas to keep the bridges of communication open between you and your teen. · You can never be too loving with your teenage children. Get rid of that old wives’ tale that hugging them, holding them, or telling them you love them is spoiling your children. If many of the parents […]
I’ve been writing and pondering my own goals for 2012 as well as working with lots of people just recently naturally thinking about the New Year and what it will hold. This got me thinking about giving, and contributing, to family and to Life in general, so grab a cup of coffee and a […]
Today, I exercise patience and love toward others. I relax, breath deeply and enjoy my family at this special time. I remember that I am building memories that will last a lifetime for my children. Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here About the […]
What if it is not such a big deal? Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here About the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, well behaved children. She is also the author […]
Glorify who you are today, do not condemn who you were yesterday, and dream of who you can be tomorrow. ~ Neale Donald Walsch Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here About the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers […]
I forgive myself for making mistakes Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here About the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, well behaved children. She is also the author of “Raising […]
I used to love taking my kids to the park when they were young and watching them run off to chase our dogs, jump, hide, shout, whistle, climb and explore the natural world. Wrapped up warm with jumpers and wellies they always arrived back home with rosy cheeks, a healthy glow and a big […]
I love stories! My Dad used to be a brilliant storyteller making up endless stories for me to fall happily asleep to last thing at night. He also used to tell my children “true lies” as he had run out of true stories about growing up in Balham during the war, learning how to […]
I’m off to be filmed again today for a new pilot programme for Channel 4 and I’m really looking forward to meeting the family. Here is the new parenting craze from the USA that caught my eye yesterday from one of the tabloids “in The Daily Mirror ! What do you make of it ? Meanwhile I’m […]
Is everyone doing the best they can? Download your copy of Sue’s Ebook How to give your kids the gift of self-esteem by clicking here About the author Sue Atkins is a Parenting Expert who offers practical guidance for bringing up happy, confident, well behaved children. She is also the author of […]
I used to be a Deputy Head Teacher and Class Teacher for 22 years teaching in areas ranging from London’s inner city deprived areas to the private sector, so educating children is also a passion of mine, as it offers children unlimited potential to explore what they are good at, what they love and who […]
You like me, may find that you run a constant stream of chatter inside your head and most of it is quite judgemental and harsh. We get so used to it that it becomes just like a negative pattern of behaviour inside our own heads and is actually like an old friend. It’s like a […]
I’ve just come back from Soho in London, as I was invited to do a screen test for a possible Channel 4 Show about teenagers starting in the New Year. It went really well and I would LOVE to do it as I could reach, empower and inspire lots of ordinary parents raising their teens […]
I have recently been coaching some wonderful parents who have a child with ADHD and as a former Deputy Head teacher of many children with unique and different needs, I have been exploring with them how to handle the painful and often overwhelming feelings associated with dealing with the diagnosis that their child is different. […]
Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, But of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourself a difficult task, But you will succeed if you persevere; And you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles” ~Helen Keller 1880-1968, Blind and Deaf Educator Download your copy of […]
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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