I’m discussing Ann Millington, chief executive of Kent Fire & Rescue’s suggestion that the children’s TV character Fireman Sam should be renamed ‘Firefighter Sam’ on BBC Radio Kent It strikes me as a good idea – what do you think? I think all programming should be diversified, for the benefit of all children, whatever their […]
talkRADIO has shaken up its line-up with new signings and schedule changes to get you talking. Legendary TV and radio broadcaster Eamonn Holmes OBE has taken over the daily 4-7pm Drivetime slot & has invited me to do a regular Parenting News Round Up from 6.30-7pm every Tuesday. Parenting News Round Up from 6.30-7pm every Tuesday. Eamonn Holmes […]
I’ve been interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio today about a new survey that suggests mothers prefer children to be showboaters rather than Einsteins. Intelligence is low down on the list of personality traits mothers would most like to see in their children, a survey has shown. Rather than raising a little genius, the majority […]
Every week, on a Monday, I post a Parent Coaching Question for you to ponder. Save it on your phone to see each morning to get you thinking, or pop it up on the fridge in the kitchen to pause to ponder throughout the week. No beating yourself up now ! Just the act of […]
I am asked a great deal by anxious parents and on BBC radio about whether it matters which way a child’s pushchair faces. To give your baby the best possible social start in life it does matter which way their pushchair faces, as by facing you, you to are helping your baby to be stimulated, communicated with, engaged & bonded naturally and easily […]
I’d hazard a guess that you suffer from ‘The Big ‘G’ – the big gremlin of Guilt particularly if you are going through a family break up or a divorce. I’ve lost times how many times I’ve worked with Mums in particular about their overwhelming feelings of guilt – whether they are working Mums, […]
Whether you have just gone through the end of a relationship or have lived the single life for a prolonged period of time, being single has its advantages and of course, it’s disadvantages. But no matter what you’re feeling on your single status, one thing remains true: you are free, independent & able to choose […]
I am running ‘Suddenly Single’ 1-2-1 sessions & Weekend Retreats at The Nutfield Priory Hotel, for women who find themselves ‘Suddenly Single’ when a relationship ends, that covers legal, financial and parenting advice, & one of the big worries women have is how to find the right legal advice that is right for their […]
Hi I’m Sue Atkins I teach families how to be happier. I was at a social event at Farleigh Court Golf Club the other day and someone asked me, ‘So, Sue, what do you do?’ I always find this a tricky question to answer as I do so many things but I just spontaneously […]
Every Monday I ask you a Parent Coaching Question for you to print off, pop on your fridge and to ponder throughout the week. Being a great parent requires you to become a self aware parent. A parent who thinks about what they are doing and reflects on what is working and what isn’t working […]
I’m appearing on Sky News today discussing this: Children in England are unhappier with their lives than those in 13 other countries including Israel and South Africa, with only South Korea lagging behind according to a comprehensive international piece of research based on a survey of 53,000 children aged 10 and 12 in England, […]
I’m delighted to see my article published in Kids Stop Press today click => here about the importance of father – child bonding. Father is your First hero, first role model and you will always look for him in your husband. Grooming Babies Global Pvt. Ltd is hosting […]
I’m delighted to be featured in Nursery Online this week. http://nursery-online.com/newsview.php?date=21/11/2014#10903 In a collection of newly updated parenting guides, parents are being given a truly unique opportunity to access information from one of the UK’s leading parenting experts, in the comfort of their own home. Sue Atkins is […]
This family I began working with were struggling under the pressures of a divorce, a pending move, arguments and stressful exams. They needed support to rebuild their confidence & to learn to listen and hear each other more. Here’s my example of how one-page profiles can be used to support families experiencing divorce as part of the 100 […]
I am delighted to have been published today as part of 100 stories spreading the word about the very powerful One Page Profile process and how they can be used to transform lives from birth to the end of life. Follow the individual journeys of people who use services, families, and staff, across education, health and social care. […]
A Practical Guide
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