Term Times Magazine
Read my recent article on giving your child the gift of self esteem in “Term Times” http://www.mpldigital.com/term-times/cambridgeshire
Tag: Self Esteem
My interview with the wonderful Talking Tots
I highly recommend the wonderful Talking Tots as they offer fun interactive pre-school sessions that develop speech and language skills which are SO crucial to a young child’s development. Here is my interview with them: “Talking Tots spoke to the marvellous Sue Atkins, parenting coach and author of Raising Happy Children, to see what advice […]
The Sue Atkins Parenting Expert Podcast – The Positive Parenting MINDSET interview with Dr Rosina McAlpine!
Listen in as I’m interviewed by the very lovely Dr Rosina McAlpine from the “Win Win Parenting” website all about how having a positive mindset can make such a difference to your parenting. We discuss practical tips for giving children self esteem, to ways to help children reach their true potential, and feel good about […]
Talk to your daughters before the beauty industry does !
Just a powerful reminder of the pressures young girls are subjected to…….. The Psychology of Beauty – How the Media affects body image
My latest letter from Downing Street ….. !!!!
OMG just been handed an envelope marked with Downing Street on the outside ….. thanking me for my Parenting Made Easy Toolbox …… it is being studied by the PM ! Wow – I’d love to deliver Parenting Made Easy Workshops using the 5 a day parenting checklist recommended by Centre Forum Think Tank throughout […]
The Sue Atkins Sunday Saying
Low self-esteem is like driving through life with your hand-break on.
Girls at risk of talking too much, scientists find…..!
Girls who talk to their friends at length about their problems could be making them worse, psychologists have warned. The scientists conducted a series of studies and found that girls hoped to feel more cared for, understood and less alone by talking things through. However, they said it could actually lead to depression and stress. […]
My take on ways forward after the riots.
The riots in the UK shocked the world but I believe that good will come from the ashes of the burning cars and the looted shops as we will as a Nation begin to look at the underlying causes to such wilful and reckless looting, greed and disaffection. It has become the norm, over recent […]
National Youth Success Week 14th – 20th
Remember, YOU are writing the story of a child’s life one day at a time; I challenge you to Make It A Happy Ending! ~ Linette Daniels Young people are faced with obstacles and temptations on a daily basis leaving many with the feeling that success is out of reach, especially if they live in […]
Animal School – a wonderful video to celebrate that every child is as unique as their fingertips !
As regular readers of my blog will know I used to be a Deputy Head and class teacher for over 20 years – this is a truly beautiful video for all parents, teachers and educators……. to celebrate that every child is as unique as their fingertips ! Enjoy 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7QfjIcVvA
The Sue Atkins Sunday Sayings
“To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes & forget about the failures & the negatives in our lives.” ~ Denis Waitley
The Sue Atkins Parenting Expert Podcast – Starting School
This Parenting Expert Podcast looks at practical ways to make starting school is easy, relaxed and a very positive experience – after all I have had 22 years as a former Deputy Head and Class teacher who taught from Reception to teens ! Sit back and relax and pick up my tips, techniques and practical […]
Send me YOUR videos, stories and photos using your “Easy” button and your Parenting Made Easy app
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 […]
Sexuality and Social Media
Today, as I my 16 year old daughter headed out to a party last night and I heard myself say,” Is it a bit tooooo short?” I am delighted to welcome the wonderful @TalkingTeenage from Twitter, otherwise known as Barbara R. Greenberg and Jennifer A. Powell-Lunder from http://www.talkingteenage.com/ They have a written an excellent book called “Teenage as […]
EVERYONE Needs to Know The Difference Loving A Baby Makes!
“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never grows out of it. ~Frank A. Clark Today I am delighted to introduce you to my good friend Deborah McNelis. Deborah is the creator/owner of braininsights, a presenter, and a brain development specialist. Her training comes from her degrees in […]