Tag: Teenagers

Using Facebook could help boost exam grades

I was surprised to read that students’ use of social networks like Facebook could help boost their exam grades, according to new research that I read about in The Telegraph today. I work with lots of parents (and teachers)  who disapprove but it looks like time on Facebook may help rather than hinder students’ performance. […]

A MUST SEE VIDEO FOR YOUR TEENAGERS – Watch First to a Million.

  Have you ever done something you regret? Ever shared something and wished you hadn’t? Would you know what to do and where to turn if you did? Find out what it’s like when things spin out of control. Watch First to a Million. It’s a film with a difference – you’re in control. Watch […]

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online – Take A Look At The thinkuknow website

Feeling out of your depth coping with your kids technology? Find the latest information on the sites your kids like to visit, on mobiles and using all the new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – […]

Get your kids focused on a positive challenge to avoid negative behaviour.

I am delighted to have connected with Seamus Lusk on Twitter as Impetus Engagement and here is a response to an article I wrote about Saying “NO” to your children with confidence.   “Sue Atkins helps many parents understand the intricacies of handling children.  Her useful advice eases issues parents can encounter.  On her website, […]

Teaching your kids about sex – oh dear there’s a new smartphone app for that !

I’m on BBC Radio Warwicks today talking about the new explicit sex app for 13 year olds ! Whatever happened to talking & teaching your kids about sex in a loving safe environment passing on your values and setting sex within a loving, caring, respectful relationship ? respectyourself.info website is a new website that gives tips on […]

The parent saboteurs: How parents try to wreck their kid’s romances !

  I’m being interviewed today on BBC 5 Live about this article in The Daily Mail about parents interferring in their children’s relationships ! One in five parents admit they have secretly  tried to rid their children of a girlfriend or boyfriend of whom they  disapprove. Common tricks identified in a study include  stirring arguments […]

Riot police were forced to break up crowds at a teenager’s 16th birthday party after 3,000 people turned up because she left the Facebook event invitation open.

Riot police were forced to break up crowds at a  teenager’s 16th birthday party after 3,000 people turned up because she left the  Facebook event invitation open. A lesson in there for us all ! Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2206919/Riot-Facebook-party-attended-thousands.html#ixzz27HOtNr9I Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Here’s some help for the UCAS Personal Statement which can be a bit daunting

Even the brightest students can find the UCAS Personal Statement daunting and time-consuming. The purpose of this app is to make the Personal Statement process as straightforward as possible – from start to finish. Used by many of the best schools and colleges in the UK. Recommended by The Daily Telegraph and UCL and described […]

Activities to build self-esteem in kids ~ Tip 1

Talking With and Talking At Your Kids   There has been lots of research on family communication that has repeatedly confirmed that we spend very little time actually talking with our children (less than 20 minutes a day ) and most of our time talking at them  complaining, commanding, criticising, nagging and just plain moaning […]

How cannabis alters the teenage brain.

When a teenager smokes cannabis are they permanently damaging their brain and dulling their intellect for a lifetime? The dangers of smoking cannabis, and the potential health benefits, have been a source of controversy for many years. The latest study on the drug suggested heavy and prolonged cannabis smoking as a teenager resulted in a […]

Dog walking, new friends and happy conversations

I’m a dog lover – as we have three lovely dogs Barney who will be 18 in a couple of weeks, Paddy who’s 8 and Freddie who is 2. They are great fun and have built up wonderful memories for us all – to when they all first arrived over the years, to the silly […]

What is the right age to allow young people to start drinking alcohol?

  Tots 100 UK Parent Blogs How old were you when you had your first alcoholic drink? We want to know all about your thoughts about kids and alcohol at a Twitter chat on Thursday evening, from 8pm to 9pm. We’ll be gathering together all your advice and experiences for a post on the Tots100 […]

If you’re slim you’ll be successful and win X Factor in one fell swoop – or marry a footballer

Following on from my being on Sky News discussing airbrushing and the power of media images The danger of airbrushing. Start talking to your kids before the beauty industry does ! Here are my comments about eating disorders, bullying and fashion in http://www.publicsector.net/lifestyle/article.asp?CategoryId=32&ArticleId=11754 “Is fashion more ‘killer meals’ than ‘killer heels’, Joanna Lowy asks, following […]

Want a simple way to teach your kids the value of money?

  My Mum used to say “Aaah they know the price of everything but the value of nothing!” and I think she had a point ! I’m always fascinated by all areas of raising happy, confident children so I read with interest this article about Seb’s story  from Goldstar Savings Bank  which is  a new website […]

Questions To Start Conversations ~ The Sue Atkins Family Challenge!

I am a real advocate of families sitting down and eating together as it creates a bond, a connection and makes life fun. Kids can chat about their day, their worries or just spend time with you, and you can share your life with them in a easy and natural way simply through sitting down […]