Stepfamilies have a bad image. Think of Snow White’s jealous stepmother or Cinderella’s ugly sisters or at the other end of the spectrum, picture the unrealistically positive stepfamily, such as the Brady Bunch. But real life is more complicated that either of those blended family models and children have to come to […]
The most important gift you can give your child is the gift of self esteem. Self-esteem is how you rate yourself deep down. It is a belief and a confidence in your own ability and value. It’s a gentle knowing that: you like yourself. you think you’re a good human being. you deserve love. […]
One of my favourite parenting stories is about a famous research scientist who made several important medical breakthroughs. He was asked by a journalist why he was so successful and he told the story of a very early lesson he learnt from his Mum when he dropped a carton of milk in the kitchen. Instead […]
They’re home, they’re fed, the telly’s off and now it’s the Homework Horror Hour! A recent survey carried out by the Government’s “Get On” Campaign reveals that 7 in 10 parents are wary of helping their children with their homework and are finding it increasingly difficult to understand and lend a hand in their children’s […]
I’m honoured to be featured as the Luminary today at http://InspireMeToday.com. Get inspired by me today at http://InspireMeToday.com & I hope you enjoy my 500 words of wisdom! “If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I’d want to pass along to others… For me, there’s more to life than […]
Despite divorce being on the increase around the world, parents often feel at a loss when searching for practical support. They also feel overwhelmed, confused, afraid, resentful, or completely frozen in panic about how to handle the changes in their family’s way of life. Sometimes this fear manifests itself as animosity, which turns the whole […]
That word ‘naughty.’ It’s quite laden. So, what does the word mean? It usually means that your child is exhibiting behaviour that you find frustrating, irritating, confusing, challenging, annoying or even bizarre! So are your kids mischievous, spirited, not doing as they’re told, downright disobedient or are you not very sure of your rules, […]
Here is one of my very favourite stories from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. The Starfish Story One day, as I was walking along a beautiful stretch of beach, the waves gently lapping at the shore, I noticed a young boy in the distance. He was bending down, picking something […]
Cyberbullying in 2025 In today’s digital age, technology connects young people like never before. According to a 2024 Pew Research study, 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and nearly half say they are online “almost constantly.” With instant messaging, social media, gaming chats, and mobile apps, young people are always connected — […]
Here’s your Wednesday story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. Failing Forward “You can never learn less, you can only learn more. The reason I know so much is because I have made so many mistakes” ~ Buckminster Fuller – Mathematician and Philosopher who never graduated from University but received 46 honorary […]
Here’s a story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil The Lost Horse A horse with no identifying marks wandered into a farmyard. The farmer’s young son said he’d take the responsibility for returning the horse to its owner. The boy mounted the horse, urged it towards the road and let it […]
“So what do we do? Anything – something. So long as we don’t just sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we’ve satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.” ~ Lee Iacocca Former Chairman of Chrysler Corporation Communication is essential at any stage of […]
In keeping with my work/life balance Power Hour Talks that I give to organisations here is a truly lovely short video to help you master your time…. It’s a busy, stressful and overwhelming world at times so take a couple minutes to get your life back into perspective. Stop, breathe deeply and slowly […]
I’m writing out the marketing materials for some talks I’ll be giving in London to businesses called “Lunch and Learn” bite sized talks for 45 minutes on a wide range of topics as parenting is such a vast subject isn’t it, and one of the many that I cover is, “GUILT – The “BIG […]
Credit: Character Education Children aged 6-9 are developing a stronger sense of independence and fairness. At this stage, they start to understand how actions have consequences. Positive parenting focuses on teaching kids to take responsibility for their choices in a way that promotes growth and learning, rather than simply punishing misbehaviour. Here are practical ideas […]
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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