I’ve just been interviewed by a journalist about sibling rivalry so here are my quick tips about positive and healthy ways to manage it. If you’d like to find out more of my ideas, strategies and practical tips there’s more in Chapter 13 of my internationally published book “Raising Happy Children for Dummies” on Amazon or you […]
Raising happy, confident kids isn’t always easy, is it? But add the pressures of the Hollywood spotlight into the mix & it must make it even harder. So, I read with interest about how the very charismatic Will Smith has handled it. What do you make of his philosophy ? Will Smith isn’t just a regular dad…He’s […]
Every week I post a parent coaching question for you to ponder. So grab a cup of coffee and a pen and jot down….. “What makes things difficult?” Now jot down one thing you can do this week to improve on just one of those problems. If you need a hand give me […]
I recorded a clip for Family Lives earlier this year. If you haven’t seen it, you can watch it below or you can see more about the post on Family Lives.
I’m thrilled to be speaking in Mumbai and Bangalore on February 6th & 7th at the first PEP Talks around my passion for positive parenting. It’s my first trip to India so I’ve had the injections, got the visa and am excited to explore the sights and sounds […]
Why ARE children so uphappy? I’m being interviewed on BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester about the new report from The Children’s Society’s “Good Childhood Report” where England is ranked behind nations like Romania, Brazil and South Africa AGAIN ! We live in one of the wealthiest, most technologically advanced countries in the world. We’ve had 60 years of […]
“Every moment that you use to criticise yourself, or others, is a second of your life wasted, it’s a moment of your life thrown away. Decide today to make a conscious effort to keep your mind above the toxic conversations, petty mindedness and Mood Hoovers! Surround yourself with your own positive thoughts and hang out […]
Parents are always asking me, “So what IS the secret for parenting success?” and I think it’s quite simple really: 1. Know what you want. 2. Take action. 3. Notice what’s not working. 4. Try something else! That’s why I created all my Parenting Made Easy Workbooks and MP3’s to simply ask you the questions […]
Don’t Stew – Ask Sue A place to ask your questions & get answers from a Mum who’s been there, done that and got the T- Shirt ! My simple tips to help sort out when your kids play you off against each other ! If you’d like me to answer YOUR niggles, worries or […]
This month, Dr Amanda Gummer weighs up the different skills boys and girls develop using toys, and highlights three Good Toy Guide reviews. Whether you believe that gender-based play is biologically or socially constructed, there’s no denying some toys appeal to boys more than girls. Does it matter? We’d argue not really. As long as […]
Today I read this wonderful quote on the very delightful Victoria Chart Company Facebook page. “Be strong enough to be gentle. Too many parents equate being gentle with being weak or passive when nothing could be further from the truth. Gentleness requires great control, active connection, and intense calm. So, when your child needs discipline, […]
So many of the Mums I work with on my Drop In & Chat sessions want to be their child’s friend and don’t want to be the “baddie” telling them off or disciplining them. But that’s just not want kids need. Children thrive on boundaries, limits and structure. They feel safe, they feel secure and […]
I was in a school today and I always put my reading glasses on my jumper as a habit, as I’m tooooo proud to get a reading chain that hangs around my neck, as I think that’s what old people do !! ( Vain woman that I am!) BUT what really struck me today was […]
I attended the National Childbirth Trust ante natal classes way back when I had my son Will – who is now 20 and I found them to be helpfuI. I also took the local ante natal classes recommended by my doctor. I enjoyed and learnt from both. Kirstie Allsopp is in the news today criticising […]
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