A More Forgiving Way For Goal Setting In A Pandemic

I usually power up the music, get into a positive state, dig out my Tony Robbins Goal Setting Template & plan my new year. But I don’t this old approach will serve me this year and whilst I don’t think goal -setting is  cancelled in 2020— I think it needs to look & feel different.  […]

The Sue Atkins Wednesday Parenting Story – The 99 Club

Every Wednesday I post an inspiring, thought provoking story for you to reflect on. I have been posting them for many years and today’s story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil is called the 99 Club The 99 Club “Once upon a time, there lived a King who, despite his luxurious lifestyle, was neither […]

Attitude Is Everything

I work with many hundreds of parents, children and families around the globe and the difference in success or failure is not how you look, how you dress, how well educated you are, where you live or how much you have in your bank account –  it’s ALL about how you think. Of course I know first […]

Congratulations Andy Murray – Wimbledon Champion.

Phew what a match – what a boiling hot day – what an exciting finish ! I’m exhausted and I was only watching the game at my friend’s house – and we even  managed to spot her son Charlie on TV on Murray Mount as he was a former Wimbledon Tennis Boy so he got to watch […]

Be Strong Enough To Be Gentle

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, […]

The Sue Atkins Weekly Parenting Affirmation.

Positive affirmations have become really popular, especially on social media. You’ve probably seen lots of Instagram, Twitter and Facebook posts that use positive affirmations to inspire you. But what are these magic words that claim to transform your confidence? There’s actually a great deal of science to back up exactly how a set of positive words can dramatically […]

Teach Your Granny to Text – and other great ideas for kids – Action 1

Well as a former Deputy Head who loves empowering kids with self esteem, self confidence and a belief in themselves I thought I run a series of blogs just for them ! So check in for the next few days to print off some fun ideas to get your kids changing the world, making a difference and […]