The Sue Atkins Parenting Show: Recent Episodes
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Here are some clips from 2021 showing the amazing breadth and depth of advice and information Sue has covered. Happy New Year!
• Tips for Surviving Christmas with Your Relatives. What’s your Worst, Best and most Memorable Christmas? • Teenagers: ADHD and the Christmas Holidays. Jingle Bells or Jingle Hell? • Why More Play Leads to More Learning: 7 Great Additional Needs Toys For Christmas plus Sue In Conversation with Dr. Sophie Dauvois resident scientist, co-founder and editor of the monthly arts & science OKIDO Magazine
"Is he in his own room yet?" – Why the Western Way of Raising Kids Is Weird! Bed Sharing and Baby Wearing – the best ways to raise happy, confident, resilient kids. Let them be kids!’ Is ‘free-range’ parenting the key to healthier, happier children? How To Survive Your First Christmas Alone After Divorce. plus Sue In Conversation with Diana Graber Author of ‘Raising Humans in a Digital World’
Parenting Hacks for Dealing with Step Kids The Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Twins Confidently plus Sue In Conversation with BBC ‘Dragon’s Den’ Winner Kate Ball from ‘Mini First Aid’ - First Aid Classes for Children
Do You Let Your Kids Make ‘Mistakes’ or Do You Take Over? Sue talks to Vanessa Feltz on BBC Radio London Your Parenting Style Can Impact Your Child’s Popularity, Research Shows – What’s Yours? Discover The BEST Outdoor Toys for Toddlers plus Sue in Conversation with Ned Johnson Author of ‘What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home’
• Why Do Toddlers Have Tantrums and Meltdowns and 4 BRILLIANT Tips for Handling Them! • Whining, Crying, Kicking and Biting – Hacks To Help • How To Survive Your Toddler’s “NO!” phase! • 7 Genius Comebacks for When Your Toddler Asks ‘Why?’ All The Time • 10 Potty Pointers to Make Toilet Training A Breeze😊 plus Sue In Conversation With Quyionah Wingfield, mother of two, founder, creator and CEO of Cool Moms Dance Too!
10 Ways to STOP Guilt – The Biggest Gremlin of Parenting The ABC of Potty Training Video Series WIN This Month’s Book Gift Bundle! ‘My Skin Your Skin’ ‘Bernie and Boatie’ and The Can Do Kid’s Journal: Discover Your Confidence Superpower! from #TheSueAtkinsBookClub
10 Ways to STOP Guilt – The Biggest Gremlin of Parenting. The ABC of Potty Training Video Series WIN This Month’s Book Gift Bundle! ‘My Skin Your Skin’ ‘Bernie and Boatie’ and The Can Do Kid’s Journal: Discover Your Confidence Superpower! from #TheSueAtkinsBookClub
Sibling Rivalry: Are You Still Competitive with Your Siblings as An Adult? How Do You Deal with Your Co-parent Asking Your Children About Your New Life, Your New Home, Your New Partner? Discover Your Child’s 5 Languages of Love
Sibling Rivalry: Are You Still Competitive with Your Siblings as An Adult? How Do You Deal with Your Co-parent Asking Your Children About Your New Life, Your New Home, Your New Partner? Discover Your Child’s 5 Languages of Love
Debunking The Myths of A Common Law Wife – NO You’re NOT Entitled to Anything! What Drives Perfectionism in Autism & How You Can Help Your Child Cope. Am I Being Unreasonable to Complain about My Son Watching Cartoons at his £1,200-a-month Nursery?
• How Do You Survive a Teething Baby at Night? • Today’s Working Dads Want Modern Benefits: Here’s What Your Company Must Give Them plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Lisa Forsythe Author of the Award Winning ‘Simple Activities for Toddlers: A Practical Play-At-Home Handbook for Parents’
Can Your Child be Vaccinated If You Disagree? Checklist: 10 Rules of Negotiating with Your Ex-Partner Why Making Magic Memories with Grandparents Matters. plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Jo Watkins and Polly Crook – The ‘How People’- Happiness | Opportunities | Wellbeing
As Most Office Workers Will Never Return Full-Time – Would Free Beer and Popcorn Tempt You Back? Anxious About Hybrid Work? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions. Vaccines and Teens: All You Need to Know plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Roberts Author of ‘Help! My Toddler Is Not Eating: A 30-Day Plan To Get Your Picky Eater To Enjoy New Food’
NEW Series of Instagram Lives Answering ALL Your Co-Parenting Questions ‘I’m a Grownup and I Really Don’t like My Mum.’ The ‘Don’t Stew- Ask Sue’ Question Preparing Your Older Child for Your New Arrival plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Joanna Griffin Author of ‘Day by Day: Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Disabled Children’
As Dan Walker embraces the Sequins of ‘Strictly’ because his children begged him to! What have your kids encouraged you to try? Would you spend £2,000 on designer gear for the new academic year? plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Herman Stewart from ‘Every Child Needs a Mentor’
Let’s Get Social: Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends in School Do you know the difference between ‘Encouragement & Praise’ and the BIG difference it can make to your child’s confidence? plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Vijay Solanki Co-founder & CEO of the ParentalEQ app, marketing director at Shazam; global innovation at Philips & Unilever & TEDx speaker.
Babies, Books & Brain Development Advice for Parents and Children Around Bullying plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Charlotte Taylor Specialist in Navigating Life After Acute Trauma
Advice To Help When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School: Teen Depression and School Refusal 9 Proven Child-Rearing Tips That Can Help You Feel a Better Parent. PLUS Sue Atkins in Conversation with Lulu Skantze from ‘Storytime’ one of the UK’s biggest subscription magazines for kids
Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Dogs The Future of Work is Hybrid. Here Are Some GREAT Benefits. plus The Future of Speech Therapy is Here: Sue Interviews Leanne Sherred from Expressable
Night Terrors Explained How To Stop Nail Biters, Thumb Suckers and Nose Pickers! plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Amanda Seyderhelm Play Therapist, Author and Grief Specialist.
Talking to Kids About Cancer Mastering your TIME once and for all! plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Jayne Avery Nutrition Consultant & Children's Author of ‘The Secret of the Golden Cauldron’
Let’s Talk – Control. Most Domestic and Family Abuse is NOT Physical. Join Sue on the Anna Williamson #1 Apple Podcast ‘Breaking Mum & Dad’ as we chat about divorce, children, co-parenting and mental health. plus Sue on BBC Radio WM – Discussing Why Modern Mums Hate Motherhood!
Hybrid Working – How’s It Going? Working Weekends? Breaking Mum and Dad Podcast – Sue’s Interview with Anna Williamson about Divorce, Mental Health and Kids Wellbeing Tips for Talking: Looking at Speech Delay plus Sue in Conversation with Joanna Rowland Author the Memory Box: A Book about Grief.
Tips & Advice for Successful Co-Parenting plus On the Parentverse: Sue in Conversation with Margaret Rooke author of the best selling books Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time’) Creative Successful Dyslexic You Can Change the World
Check Out – Sue’s NEW AWARD-WINNING Divorce Journal for Kids Explore: The Sue Atkins Book Festival hosted by Independent Thinking: books to help grown-ups have great conversations with little people! plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Kate Daly of Amicable - Discussing a Better, Kinder Way to Divorce.
YOU’RE INVITED to The Sue Atkins Global Book Festival in Partnership with Independent Thinking - a FREE Online Event Not to be Missed. Parenting Can Transform Children, Families, Communities and Big Global Problems – Find Out How…… YOU’RE INVITED to The Sue Atkins Global Book Festival in Partnership with Independent Thinking - a FREE Online Event Not to be Missed. Parenting Can Transform Children, Families, Communities and Big Global Problems – Find Out How…… Like to Work 1-2-1 with Sue Atkins? Get in touch – it’s about supporting you, your whole family and your children, as we emerge from a global pandemic - not finger pointing or judging! Plus Sue Interviews Katharine Hill Author of ‘A Mind of Their Own: Building Your Child’s Emotional Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World’ Like to Work 1-2-1 with Sue Atkins? Get in touch – it’s about supporting you, your whole family and your children, as we emerge from a global pandemic - not finger pointing or judging! Plus Sue Interviews Katharine Hill Author of ‘A Mind of Their Own: Building Your Child’s Emotional Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World’
How Do I Stop My Child from Attention Seeking? Will I Ever Be a ‘Good Enough’ Mum? plus Sue Atkins in Conversation With Andy Privett from be.Streetwise: Specialising in Keeping Your Child Safe.
Marcus Rashford & Tom Kerridge have launched their budget cooking tutorials on Instagram – let’s get cooking! YouTube’s Kids App has a Rabbit Hole Problem Mattel launches Toy Recycling Initiative plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Henrietta Mackenzie: Author of ‘The Secret Lives of Two Googly-Eyed Cats’ in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The Sue Atkins ‘Parenting Made Easy TODDLER SYSTEM’ covering toddler tantrums, play, speech and language, biting, bedtimes, fussy eating, a new baby, night terrors and much more. Ways to Support Your Family: As Children Seeking Mental Health Treatment Soars During the Pandemic. Learn More About Tik Tok’s New Features to Combat Bullying and Harassment plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Avril O’Brien Author of Mitchy Titch – All Around the World – a Fun Book of Yoga for Kids
Every Year, An Estimated 280,000 Children, Experience Family Separation. Take the #ParentsPromise To Help Them. plus Sue Atkins Chats to Jason Wilkin & Simon McCune from Ray Lighting - The World’s Healthiest Electric Light Bulbs About the Dangers of Flicker and Blue Light
Why 'Stay-at-Home Parent' is a Now A Job Title on LinkedIn Don't Dismiss Your Kids' Awkward Questions plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Elliott Rae Founder of Music Football Fatherhood | Speaker | Writer | Change Maker and Author of ‘DAD’
The Big Ask – Finding Out What Your Kids Think Will Make Them Happier After the Pandemic 30 Great Resources to Teach Kids Financial Literacy plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Jo Fitzgerald Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer & Co-Creator of the Primary 2 Secondary Programme for Schools, Students, Teachers and Parents
Teaching The ‘Skill’ of Friendship to Kids Who Always Fall Out The Do’s and Don’ts of Caring for Twins Plus Sue in Conversation with Our Family Wizard the App making Co- Parenting Easier
Quick and Easy Bedwetting Solutions How The Down Syndrome Diary Is Helping Struggling Parents. Plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Sonia Livingstone - Author of ‘Parenting for a Digital Future – How Hopes and Fears about Technology Shape Children’s Lives.’
Has Gavin Williamson “misjudged” the mood in classrooms and homes across the country? Is Tik-Tok Safe for Kids? plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Lynne McAllister Author of Pixie Van Dimple and the Wrong Kind of Artificial Intelligence
• How to Handle School Abuse Claims – Advice for Parents. • Speech Delay - When to Worry. plus Sue in Conversation with Christina McGhee Author of ‘Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids’ The ultimate resource for separated and divorced parents.
Pandemic Parenting: The Pressure-Cooker Effect on Families & How to Ease It Teaching Kids the Mick Jagger Principle: You Can’t Always Get What You Want! Plus Sue is in Conversation with Judy Bartkowiak Author of ‘Empower your Kids! A Coaching Guide for Parents’
After Sarah Everard: Why We Need Game Changing Ideas to Teach Boys to Respect Girls A Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books plus Sue in Conversation with Fliss Goldsmith Author of ‘Erin and Roderick Discover Families’ a book about what makes a family a family!
Girls Play Less Sport Than Boys: Here's How You Can Change That Plus Sue is conversation with Natalie Reeves Billing Author of the fab ‘Monstrous Me’ series of split perspective books!
How do you Teach Kids about Gender Equality? 40 Open-Ended Questions to Get Kids & Parents Chatting plus Black, Jewish, Indian, Muslim, Hispanic and Latino Recommended Books for Children in #TheSueAtkinsBookClub
Managing Meltdowns plus Sue in Conversation with Julie Derrick Author of ‘Hank the Hungry Monster’ a book about OCD for children.
The Dangers of Omegle Coping With Bedwetting plus Sue in Conversation with Amanda Peddle Author of Tam’s Journey - Teaching Children The ‘How and Why’ of Their Emotions
What Age should Children Stop Sleeping with Their Parents? At What Age Does Divorce Affect A Child? Sue Atkins in Conversation with Dr. Asha Patel about the #WatchYourWellbeing campaign to help students take care of their mental health during lockdown
Why Dads Matter in Divorce Can Taking Lessons Outdoors Tackle the Children's Mental Health Crisis? Plus on the Parentverse Podcast Sue chats to KidCoach App Creator Kavin Wadhar about Creativity, Communication & Critical Thinking - Vital Skills for Life after the Pandemic.
How Fun and Games Help Children Thrive Why Getting Outside Is Good for Your Child’s Anxiety, Frustration & Mental Health plus on the Parentverse podcast Sophie Garner, Author of the The Creative Songwriting Journal.
Why Smacking Wrong How To Stay Sane While Home Schooling Plus on The Parentverse Sue in Conversation with Aniesa Blore SEN Occupational Therapist & Author of ‘ Parenting the Conundrum Child: The CAN do approach to uncovering their unique abilities’
My 12-year-old son lied about his age to get a Facebook account. What punishment should I do? How Do I Cope With School Closures and Homeschooling.
How do you survive a marriage with your stepchildren? Struggling to Blend? Here’s 5 Top Tips for Creating a STRONG Stepfamily plus Sue in Conversation with Natalie Savvides: Author of Henry and Henrietta Heartbeat Books great books for kids about kindness.
In this episode: How Do I Teach My Child Good Money Habits? How To Stop Thumb Sucking New Covid 19 Rules For Pregnant Women Plus Sue in Conversation with Louise Hill Founder of ‘Go Henry’ - making every kid good with money
Family Traditions & Rituals – Why They Matter & What Are Yours? Launching Sue’s NEW Book Club and ‘Parentverse’ 😊 plus Sue in Conversation with Joye Newman Author of ‘Growing an In-Sync Child: Simple, Fun Activities to Help Every Child Develop, Learn, and Grow’
Is it safe for pregnant women and their babies to take the vaccine? Sue Discusses Covid 19 and Pregnancy Loss. plus Sue in Conversation With Destynee Onwochei Author of ‘Tobias The Dream Adventurer’
What About Me? Changing Support for Families Following Separation plus Sue in Conversation with Joss Cambridge- Simmons The UK’s Super Manny and National Diversity Award Winner.
Are you a Lighthouse or Lawnmower Parent? Sue’s Gift Guide – 7 Great Parenting Christmas Gift Ideas plus Sue in Conversation with Emma Turner Author of ‘Be More Toddler’ as we talk Leadership, Flexible Working, Diversity & Teaching.
The KEY to inspiring more kindness, cooperation, and connection in people My son is 8. He was always shy and still is. How can I help him get out of his shell? 10 Quick Ways to Nurture Self Esteem in your Child. ‘Dear Dementia: The Laughter and the Tears a Wonderful Book for Coping with Dementia by Ian Donaghy plus, Sue in Conversation with Val Mullally author, speaker and Transformational Practitioner
Celebrating the In-Between Times – Tips for Coping in Lockdown2 plus Sue chats to Lauren Brown creator of Busy Brains Activity Packs
Disaffected Teen? How Family Traditions Can Really Help Them Connect at Home and at School Christmas is Not Cancelled: It’s just DIFFERENT plus Sue in Conversation with Kay Hill Author of ‘Why Baby Loss Matters’.
Jo Jo and Gran Gran are Back on CBeebies 😊 Cocoa Girl and Cocoa Boy Magazine Hit the High Street Why More White Parents are Learning to Talk about Race Black Natural Hair: Why Women are Returning to their Roots Clara Amo embraces the Glitz and Glitter on Strictly Come Dancing plus Sue in Conversation with Wa’qaar A Mirza Creator of The Children’s Animation ‘Zayn & Zayna’s Little Farm’
'Talk To Me First' - Getting Teens To Open Up To You. Is it a Good Idea to Separate Twins at School? Most Parents Wish for A Super Power to Help with Parenting – What’s Yours? plus Sue in Conversation with Martin Greenlees Author of ‘The Community Cop Colin’ Series
No girls should have their futures limited by their gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Here’s what you can do. plus Sue in Conversation with Gail Sinitsky Creator of ‘Young & Mighty’ a social enterprise with a mission to nurture children's mental health.
Getting You Through This Tough Winter Positively. Six Steps to a Healthy Relationship During a Pandemic. New Mums Who Feel Abandoned and Isolated by Covid Hospital Rules The 3 ‘C’s of Divorce and How to Support Children. Sue on BBC Radio Chatting about Kids Funniest Bedtime Excuses & What to Do About Them 😊 plus Sue in Conversation with Sophie Messager Author of ‘Why Postnatal Recovery Matters’
How to Tame your Temper from Boiling over Due to Pandemic Parenting Stress. 5 Tips to Build Good Homework Habits During Covid19 Busting the top 3 MYTHS of Step Families: Marriages are easier the second time around, all stepfamilies learn to love each other eventually, children will quickly and easily accept the situation.
Little Children – Big Changes – DIVORCE Empty Nest – The Joy & The Sadness plus Sue in Conversation with Nikki Saunders Award Winning Children’s Book Author of ‘My Awesome Autism’
Back to A ‘New Normal’- Ways to Cope with Uncertainty Sue’s ‘Quick Win’ Practical Videos to Support New Mums plus Sue in Conversation with Clare Luther Author of ‘The Little Paws Hotel’ Series -gentle children’s stories for head and heart matters.
How Failing Forward Will Make YOU A Great Parent Back to School Tips ~ Simple Strategies to Get Out the Door Faster, Less Frazzled and Smiling First Thing in The Morning - 8 Sure Fire Ways to Make Getting Up and Out a Breeze. Try Sue’s Fail -Safe ‘Camcorder Technique’ HELP! My 10-year-old is Jealous of our New Baby – Sue’s advice plus Sue in Conversation with Liz Stevenson an Expert in Helping Your Kids Transition Confidently from Primary to Secondary School.
Frankie Bridge from The Saturdays sparks a huge parenting debate Baby crawling tips & great ways to have fun outdoors together plus Sue in Conversation with Dr. Caspar Addyman developmental psychologist, director of the InfantLab & author of ‘The Laughing Baby’
The Dummy Tree, The Tooth Fairy & other Quirky Family Traditions that Work Wonders from around the World Spotting Your child’s Language of Love Can TRANSFORM Your Relationship – learn more in this episode plus Sue in Conversation with Pia Jones & Sara Pietata creators of Therapeutic Fairy Tales
Back to School: How to Set Up the Best Learning Space for Kids. The Milestones That Matter Most: Teaching Kids to CARE about Each Other Sue in Conversation with Dr Shelley James understanding of the impact of light on kids brains and bodies.
Tips for Co-Parenting Positively in a Pandemic plus Sue in conversation with Angela Karanja from ‘Raising Remarkable Teenagers’
Has COVID-19 caused the end of softplay? · Clarks are offering FREE shoes if your kids grow out of them before February! · Holidaying with teens – 10 things you can ALL do! plus Sue in conversation with Kate Boyle Founder of Banjo Robinson
Potty Training in a Pandemic Starting Secondary School after Lock Down: Sue’s NEW Programme to help Weighing up your Work Life Balance – the Ultimate Toolkit for Life after Lock Down plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with James Aylott, creator of Number Stacks – who’s making sense of numbers
‘Parenting Under Pressure’ a mental health series for Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Sue Atkins Make Believe, Imagination and Pretending: Ages and Stages Checklist plus Sue in Conversation with Lauren Brukner Ocupational Therapist, Author of ‘How to Be a Superhero Called Self-Control’ and Huffington Post Contributor
JoJo & Gran Gran is back on CBeebies & why that’s important. Give Your Kids Eyes a Break: Here’s Why It Matters. How did Lockdown Shape your Child’s Long-Term Psychological Wellbeing? plus Sue in Conversation with Theo Millward from Award Winning Swimtime.
Sue discusses: ‘The School That Tried to End Racism’ Let’s Talk About Unconscious Bias Smelly Teenager? Sue Talks Teen Hygiene! PLUS Sue in Conversation with the Study Buddy creator Nathan McGurl
Success in Secondary School Starts in Year 6 Why Teenagers Lie – And What to Do About It. Sue’s new Checklists and Guides from Sleep, Screens to Starting School plus Banish Bedtime Battles for Good – Sue in Conversation with The Sleep Nanny Lucy Shrimpton
In this episode Sue covers: · School Closures 'Teens Who are not Getting Up until One O’Clock' · Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll – Tried & Tested Tips for Navigating the Choppy Waters of The Teenage Years for Stressed Out Parents. plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Carlos Gonzalez: The Doctor who wants Parents to Break all the Rules!
Tips for Talking About Racism to Kids plus Sue in Conversation with Serlina Phillips-Boyd Creator of Cocoa Girl Magazine the UK’s 1st magazine for Black Girls.
Raising a Child Who Respects Difference Plus Sue in conversation with Claire Clements creator of Positive Pants 😊
PLUS: Childminders - the Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic Tips for Preparing Your Child Returning to School and Sue In Conversation with Matt Hyde Chief Executive of UK Scouting - exploring the great indoors in lockdown
· No More Crazy Schedules After Coronavirus. What will you change? · Advice for Handling Divorce in a Pandemic · Special Father & Son Picture Books to Read Together plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Bambi Gardiner founder of Oaka Study Books for Dyslexic Teens
Includes: Lockdown, Home Schooling and Co Parenting Advice Stepfamilies in Lock Down – Ways to Cope Schools Re- Opening – your thoughts? plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Chris Tetreault-Blay children’s author of ‘It's a Long Way to the Moon’.
PLUS: The Surprising Secret to Raising Well-Behaved Kids – Check Out Sue’s ‘Shoes & Socks’ Exercise! How to Support Children with Sick Siblings Introducing Sue’s ‘Pause to Ponder’ Question of the Week: ‘Which child in your family is most likely to be overlooked?’
Don’t Stew - Ask Sue ‘How can we stop our five-year-old son wetting himself?’ Parents are afraid of Coronavirus but I wish they would be equally afraid of other illnesses – GET YOUR KIDS VACCINATED plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Rachel Oliver creator of LaLa Tigers the fun, musical way to teach confidence and inner strength to children aged 2-7 years.
Iben is the author of ‘The Danish Way of Parenting: What the happiest people in the world know about raising confident, capable kids. A shining alternative to high-stress modern parenting.' It's a fascinating conversation with her and there's also plenty of time to find out about Sue’s NEW Journal which is OUT NOW for children: 'The Can-Do Kid's Journal: Discover Your Confidence Superpower!'
Mental Health: Practical Advice for Handling Excessive Worrying Due to Lock Down. Talking About Death with Your Children plus Sue in Conversation with Paul Rose Creator of YouTeachMe – a video sharing platform & the ‘Netflix for education’
Teenage Girls’ Friendships: Sugar and Spice and Scarred for Life! Sue’s NEW Facebook Group ‘Don’t Stew – Ask Sue Atkins’ PLUS Sue in Conversation with Kirly Sue the Vegan YouTuber & Author of ‘Cooking with Kids’ the Vegan Cookbook for Kids and Parents
PLUS: How to Help Your Autistic Child During the Coronavirus Outbreak and You Are Still Making Memories During the Pandemic – Make Sure They Are Positive Ones
How to ‘Talk & Teach’ your kids about the Coronavirus. Sue’s NEW eBook with ALL proceeds going to the NHS · School Closures – practical tips to get the best out of this challenging time with your children. · Tips & Advice for YOUR Mental Health and Wellbeing · Keeping The Glow in Your Relationship - Despite the Stress! PLUS Sue in Conversation with Bettina Hohnen and Jane Gilmour Author of ‘ The Incredible Teenage Brain: Everything You Need to Know to Unlock Your Teen's Potential’ – we talk about exams cancelled, stress, anxiety, home-schooling & relationships
PLUS: Why it’s NEVER OK to leave your baby to ‘cry it out’ Tips For Clingy Toddlers, Separation Anxiety & Nervous Kids. and: Sue Atkins in conversation with Christine Armstrong Author of ‘The Mother of All Jobs: How to Have Children and a Career and Stay Sane(ish)
PLUS: 5 Fool Proof Ways to Develop Resilience So Your Kids Bounce Back from Setbacks Look out for Sue’s #MagicMomentMonday Sue in Conversation with Wendy White, Creator of My Mood Stars & Winner of Theo Paphitis #SmallBusinessSunday Award
What to Say and Do When your 6-year-old says’ I’m fat’ How to Talk to Your Kids about the Coronavirus plus Sue in Conversation with Emily Kate Rolen Founder of The Nanny Collaborative
Kids Misbehaving? – Here’s Sue’s Advice. plus Sue in Conversation with Collett Smart psychologist & internationally published author of ‘THEY’LL be OKAY!’
Also in this episode: Are ALL Ball Ponds Dangerous? Some are so filthy just one ball TEEMS with bacteria linked to meningitis! plus Sue in conversation with Alicia Trautwein, the creator behind ‘The Mom Kind’ a website for neurodiverse families.
This week Sue's tuppence worth is all about the fundamental values we should be focusing on in our parenting to create a more tolerant world. Sue also tackles the childcare question: Picking the kind that best suits your family’s needs. PLUS there's another great 'Sue Atkins in Conversation with' - this time it's Charly Young from The Girls’ Network Mentoring Programme - empowering girls from the least advantaged communities.
“OMG, I think I’m jealous of my Nanny?” Sue’s Advice on Parent Jealousy. plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Clare Cusack and Deborah Watson creators of TomTag the award-winning visual support system for children with Autism.
Sue gives her tips for When Your Child Prefers One Parent Over Another and her Tuppence Worth is about Fury at hospital that told breast-feeding mothers 'don't look at your phone, look at your new-born' plus ====Sue in Conversation with Charlotte Olson Author of the Suzie Book Series.
Sue speaks to Dr. Tina Rae all about the issues young people have and how we can help them. Sue's Tuppence Worth is about mobile phones and her Don't Stew Ask Sue question is about the struggles a lot of parents have with homework!
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As we reach the end of 2019 and embark on a new year - and a new decade, it’s time to take a look back at some of the highlights of the second half of 2019 on the Sue Atkins Parenting Show. Sue has answered many questions from parents like you, talked to a huge number of experts about a wide variety of parenting services, books and concepts and given her tuppence worth on the latest - and sometimes the strongest - parenting news topics.
Fun Tips to Get Kids to Brush Their Teeth - Sue with The Mummy Diaries plus I’m in conversation with Paloma Forde from Screening4Dyslexia My Tuppence Worth is about: "Children’s stories on television are stripped of adventure and risk, according to two of Britain’s most popular children’s authors, as they warned against the “overprotection” of young audiences."
Should teachers guard takeaways ‘like bouncers’ at home time? Teachers2Parents – Do you like the way your school communicates with you? plus Sue in Conversation with Ross McGill aka @TeacherToolkit the most followed teacher on Twitter.
Why Dads Matter in Divorce plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Adam Norse Grow Your Potential: A Teenager’s Guide to Maximizing Your Life
Simple Things to Say to Boost Your Daughter’s Self-Esteem—other than ‘You’re so Pretty!’ plus Sue in Conversation with Emma Poore, Author of ‘Where Are You Lyndie.’ A true and uplifting story for young children about love, loss and hope.
How to ensure your kids are stretched not stressed. Pressure can take away the pleasure of bringing up kids – don’t let Insta-Mums crush you! plus Sue Atkins in Conversation with Beverley and Colin Dean creators of Special iApps
Morning Routines Made Easy – Discover How to Avoid Cornflakes & Chaos Sue in Conversation with Neale Godfrey New York Times #1 Best-Selling Author & Creator of “Kids & Money”
In this week's episode, Sue discusses Privilege, Sibling Rivalry, Trauma and Losing a Parent in the context of the press coverage of Meghan and Harry's tour of Africa. PLUS: Top Tips for Dealing with Brexit Anxiety Sue in Conversation with AnnaMarie Dack Founder of Empowered Parents – talking about understanding and managing challenging behaviour.
Hear the story of the Headteacher who cancelled school holidays FOREVER! PLUS: Work-life Stress – not dropping your balls! Disney Junior FacebookLive. Ask Sue ANYTHING 😊 PLUS: Sue talks bumps, burns, bleeding & choking with Kate Ball Founder of Award Winning ‘Mini First Aid.’
Divorce Step by Step – What to tell the people around you Introducing the Baby Blog Series Tuppence worth - The Need To Be Perfect - Night feeds, other people judging your parenting techniques & finding time to eat, are the most stressful things about becoming a new parent. LBC smacking debate
Why ‘The Naughty Step’ Doesn’t Work & What to Do Instead. Empty Nest - The Joy & The Sadness plus Sue in Conversation with Ellie Dix Author of ‘The Board Game Family: Reclaim Your Children from the Screen’
Japan Airlines has introduced a feature on its seat booking system that shows where young children are seated. Sue discusses this in her Tuppence Worth this week. Also: Do you let your baby cry it out? Here’s Sue’s advice for a smoother bedtime. Sue in conversation with Wendy Woo from Mood Stars – resources to help your child talk about their feelings
This week, Sue launches her new initiative - #MagicalMomentMonday "There are magical moments in every day. We just have to take the time to notice them" - Sue Atkins Also, in Don't Stew Ask Sue, she tackles the difficult subject of saying 'No' to our children.
This week, Sue is in conversation with Josie Barron, founder of Mummy Social and #socialseptember about her app and movement to help lonely mums. There's also a Don't Stew Ask Sue about primary to secondary school transition and Sue's Tuppence Worth about advice she would give to her 16 year-old self.
This week, Sue speaks to Young Enterprise's Alison Collington all about what her service can offer to all children to help them to develop their entrepreneurial abilities and knowledge.
In Sue's Tuppence Worth, there is a discussion about 'When did my naked child become nude?' after a Washington Post article and, in Don't Stew Ask Sue, there are lots of tips about how to prevent bullying when our children return to school.
Sue speaks to 'distraction' expert, Nir Ayal about why we can't help ourselves going off topic. She also launches the new Primary2Secondary Programme for parents & children and there's a Tuppence Worth about whether having children makes you happier - when they leave!
Finally, there's a Don't Stew Ask Sue question about 2nd babies.
This week, Sue gets upset by a Channel 4 programme about how to train your baby like a dog. The programme received lots of complaints so see if you agree with Sue on it.
There's also news of an exciting forthcoming transition project and an interview with Jenny Ross, who, amongst many other things, has created a remarkable Parent Council at her children's school.
This week, Sue is in conversation with Georgina Durrant from Special Educational Needs (SEN) Resources Blog. It's an amazing site and well worth a visit! There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about children who crave negative attention and transition from Year 6 to Secondary School. Sue is just about to launch a new website and course to help parents with this important time so listen out for details of that!
In Sue's Tuppence Worth, she voices her opposition to what teachers did to a child with special educational needs recently. In Don't Stew Ask Sue, there's a question about hair washing and Sue tackles so-called 'Gentle Parenting' in an interview from BBC Radio.
In our Schools Out Summertime Special, we take a quick trip through the recent archives and present some of the most interesting and useful clips we could find.
Sue speaks to Gordon MacLelland about motivating kids to play sport this week and she sets the world to rights with a Tuppence Worth on the new Smart Nappy phenomenon!
There's also a question about bed wetting and some disturbing news about Fortnite.
In Sue's Tuppence Worth this week, she makes her views known on Kloe Kardashian buying a toy Bentley car for her 1 year old daughter to ride in.
There's a Don't Stew Ask Sue question about sibling rivalry and Dan Freedman talks about his fantastic books!
This week Sue's Tuppence Worth is about SATs testing - should we be doing it to our young children?
There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions on these topics:
· Fear not, parents: your middle kids are going to be just fine.
· When two becomes three: how to babyproof your relationship
· Fear not, parents: Your middle kids are going to be just fine.
· Sue in conversation with Claire Stevens from The Tooth Fairy Blog
Sue responds to a Don't Stew Ask Sue question about the pressure parents feel to 'fit in' on Instagram and her Tuppence Worth is about spying on your kids' online.
This week the Don't Stew Ask Sue question is about how to stop your child answering back and Sue’s Tuppence Worth is Special Needs Funding.
Also, there's a fascinating conversation with the ParentKind organisation about their work with Parent Teacher Associations and their #BeSchoolReady campaign.
Sue speaks to the remarkable Greg Bottrill Author of ‘Can I Go and Play Now? Rethinking the Early Years’.
In her tuppence worth, we hear Sue on BBC Oxford talking about ‘Should you only have children if you can afford them?’ and then she elaborates on this important subject.
Finally, in Don't Stew Ask Sue, there's a question about lying!
This week, Sue is in conversation with Stella Bataille, Founder of Club Petit Pierrot - Fun French Lessons for Babies & Children.
There's a Sue's Tuppence Worth on what happened to a boy with autism at his school in the US and Don't Stew Ask Sue features a question about talking about sex.
In a new segment this week, Sue discusses the thorny issue of the potential over-use of Calpol. It's the first of Sue's Tuppence Worth!
There is also a Don't Stew Ask Sue question about children sleeping in parents' beds and a reminder of the great interview with the head of Norland Nannies!
Sue tackles the problems of social media app Snapchat this week and there are questions about going to the doctors as well!
There's also news about Sue's upcoming appearances and lots of tips and techniques!
Sue talks to Dan Brittan of Financial Fairy Tales this week about how we can teach children about money. Sue was also interviewed on BBC Radio Cambridge about how and why we should get our kids playing outside.
In Don't Stew Ask Sue, there are questions about creativity and how to get children to help out around the home!
This week, Sue spoke to Joanna Jensen and Dr Jennifer Crawley from Childs Farm who produce wonderful cosmetics for children's sensitive skin.
There were also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about rushing and being impatient!
This week, Sue discusses the success of parenting advances in Leeds with Eddie Mair on LBC and there are Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about how to cope with your kids when working from home and kids who don't listen!
This week, Sue talks to the amazing Lori Lite, American author, producer, entrepreneur and founder of Stress Free Kids, who is known for her works in the field of children's stress management. Lori has authored 11 books and a curriculum.
In Don't Stew Ask Sue there are questions about the MMR vaccination and teenage parenting issues!
Sue speaks to the team behind Taste n Tell this week about their remarkable books as well as tackling another two questions in Don't Stew Ask Sue:
How to Revise
How to encourage your children to like school
Nancy Stewart is an independent consultant and writer. Nancy is also heavily involved in the More Than a Score campaign which says, "Primary school children in England are being let down by a system that cares more about measurement than their education...It puts an unnecessary burden on children, parents and teachers alike...there is another way. We’re a growing coalition of parents, teachers, heads and education experts, working together to call for change in the government’s over-testing regime."
This week, Sue is in Conversation with Dawn Mitchell from ‘We Do Wellbeing.’ We Do Wellbeing was established by Dawn Mitchell in 2015. The ethos behind ‘We Do Wellbeing’ is a result of Dawn’s experiences working in NHS and Local Authority health and wellbeing services for over a decade and developing a strong sense that things needed to be approached differently.
There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about disciplining 16-month-olds and exam stress!
This week, Sue covers:
5 Simple Tips to Help Your Competitive Child
Plus
Teenage Mood Swings - A Guide to Help YOU Cope!
There are Don't Stew Ask Sue questions and some details on Sue's recent and future work with Disney Junior on live parenting advice!
Sue speaks to Chris Williams about his amazing app called Chatta which encourages pupils to reflect on, review and improve oral language – in a similar way to how written work is redrafted.
There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions on step families and bedtimes!
Sue welcomes Steve Franks CEO & Managing Director at Water Babies this week and discusses his work getting the youngest children to swim as well as his campaigning for a cabinet minister for children and young people.
There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about boredom and shouting!
In a Special Needs Special, Sue talks about handling divorce confidently with your Special Needs child as well as caring for your other children when you have a child with additional needs and 10 Signs your child may have Asperger Syndrome.
There's also a great conversation with Dr. Amy Brown, author of ‘The Positive Breastfeeding Book'.
Sue talks to Emma Pickett author of The Breast Book-A puberty guide with a difference this week in a fascinating interview.
There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions on fussy eaters and helping nervous children to cope with visits to the dentists!
Sue spoke to Neil Coleman this week. Neil works for OPAL - Outdoor Play and Learning - who work with schools to enrich playtimes.
There is also time for two Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about maths and revision!
We remind ourselves of the great conversation Sue had with Parenting Expert, Sean Grover as well as answering questions in Don't Stew Ask Sue about how to help dads get more involved with caring for a baby and how to tackle your child if you find out they have started smoking!
Sue speaks to Joel Hawbaker, an expert in blended families from his own experience and helping others. Also, there are Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about bereavement and tooth brushing!
We revisit Sue's conversation with Jayneed Sanders this week and talk about her very important work. Also, there are questions in Don't Stew Ask Sue about step children - when their step fathers don't want to have contact with them and when they have to cope with two houses.
Canadian author, Maria Lianos-Carbone talks to Sue about her book and work in supporting moms. In Don't Stew Ask Sue, there's an important question about eating disorders and Sue also finds time to give some welcome advice about moving house and its effects on children.
In another wide-ranging episode, Sue gives essential advice on how to talk about kids before you have them, disruptive children and Ant on ADHD!
We listen again to the inspirational Jo Fitzgerald of Tiny Sponges this week and there are also questions about bath time and perfectionism!
After a recent report which suggested that parents don't need to worry too much about their children's screen time, Sue is upset and disagrees!
There's also a Don't Stew Ask Sue question about boyfriends or girlfriends staying over and we meet Lesley Berrington who has written some wonderful books which include disabled characters.
This week I’m here on my own as it’s the middle of the Christmas and New Year break, 2018.
So that gives me a chance to look back at some of the recent episodes of the show and present a small selection of clips either to remind you about the fantastic content we have shared recently or to encourage you to investigate the episodes further. If you’d like to hear the brilliant full expert interviews then just sign up to Sue’s Parenting Club.
In another great interview, Sue talks to Renaldo Lawrence this week. Renaldo is an expert e-learning specialist as well as a teacher and the author of 'I Am More Than What You See'. His story is a truly inspiring one.
Also, we discuss Sue's latest phone-in on ITV's This Morning and there are questions about Holly Willoughby and Christmas with children and babies!
Sue speaks to Lotte Springer from the suicide prevention charity, Hector's House in a very profound and important conversation. There's also time for Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about Cotton Wool Kids and kids who whine!
Sue meets the inspirational Tara Leniston today. She has an autistic son and her book, ‘Coming Home to Autism’, is an amazing read for anyone who works or lives with children on the autistic spectrum.
There's also time for Don't Stew Ask Sue questions on how to show affection and toys!
Sue discusses why the number of boys with eating disorders has doubled and there are Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about Stay-At-Home Dads and Instagram Likes! Plus, Tom Harbour from Maths with Parents joins Sue for a great conversation about his product which makes maths fun for all the family!
Sue speaks to Therese Hoyle, Positive Playtime Expert & Best Selling Author of 101 Playground Games. There are also discussions of when it's appropriate to leave kids 'home alone' and questions about being a great grandparent and Nannies!
Sue talkes mobile phones again and points out that we need to lead by example. It's been the #ChooseRespect Anti Bullying Week this week which Sue thinks is really important and there's a great conversation with Louise Mercieca, author of ‘How Food Shapes Your Child’
This week, Sue discovers a new parenting term - are you a 'Lawnmower parent?' Find out here! Also, there are questions in Don't Stew Ask Sue about the effects of being born later in the school year and whether you should change your name after a split up.
It's half term so Kevin presents a selection of clips from previous episodes which show the breadth and depth of topics covered by the show!
In another packed episode, Sue talks to the amazing Jo Fitzgerald about her books and resources to help our children cope with life today - Little Sponges. There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about shy children and sleep deprived teens!
Sue was interviewed about a school in Leamington Spa which is about to change their uniform to hoodies - what do you think of that? Also, in Don't Stew Ask Sue, there are questions about protecting children online and fussy eating.
In a packed episode, Sue gives top tips on hugging our children and toddler bedtimes! There's also a wonderful interview with Tine Stubbs, creator of Life's Little Bugs - a series of books and so much more to help teach our children about health and wellbeing topics.
Are you a full-time working parent & exhausted? Here are some ideas to help.
We discuss what happens to kids in a divorce plus
Sue is in conversation with Deborah Khan author of ‘She’s Back’ a fresh, pragmatic and above all useful guide for every woman returning to work.
In another wide-ranging episode, Sue talks on the radio about Empty Nest Syndrome when teenagers leave home for university and why reluctance amongst some parents to get their children immunised with MMR has led to worrying increases in the incidence of some diseases.
Sue also talks about her best selling book!
With Kirstie Allsopp in the news for smashing her kids' iPads, Sue sees the important lessons for all parents, as usual! Sue also speaks to the fascinating Dr. Janet Rose about her work leading Norland College, where the famous Norland Nannies are trained and, in Don't Stew Ask Sue, there are questions about the dangers of the video game, Fortnite and how to avoid damaging your children's self-esteem through raising your voice.
Sue speaks to Tracy from The Worrinots, an app which helps children deal with their worries. There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about Sibling Rivalry and babies who won't take naps!
In the second of our two Summer episodes, we play a selection of Sue's answers in her Don't Stew Ask Sue segment.
In the first of two special highlights shows, we play a selection of the best of Sue's interviews.
Sue shares some 'behind-the-scenes' insights from her latest appearance on ITV's This Morning and we hear some clips from the phone in. There are also questions on your child's preferred language of love and how to take care of your work/life balance when you start a new job.
Sue speak on the radio about mothers and daughters and then expands the topic into female role models. There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about saying sorry and how to relieve stress!
This week, Sue speaks to Katie and Liz from the Speech Bubble about their speech therapy work. There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about the wider benefits of sports for kids and reading readiness!
Andy Cope is positive about life - Sue speaks to him about his crucial work in the area of promoting positivity for wellbeing.
There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about how to engage with parents if you are a nanny and ideas for play therapists!
This week, Sue discovers a simple and effective way to improve the health and wellbeing of every single child in a school. The secret lies in taking part in Elaine Wyllie's 'Daily Mile'. Everyone can get involved!
There's also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about using counting down from 3 (Sue thinks it's not a great idea) and how to help your children with the loss of a family pet.
As the Summer holidays start, Sue considers how to help parents and children have a great time. There's an interview from Eammon Holmes on Talk Radio and a question about bored kids in Don't Stew Ask Sue as well as one about anxious toddlers.
So tune in for all Sue's great tips on surviving the Summer and the use of technology!
Gina Bale has a remarkable story in her journey to creating the multi-sensory learning programme The Little Magic Train. Sue talks to her about her inspiration and how the programme works for nurseries, pre-schools, parents - and Butlins!
Sue also answers questions about divorce and children's worries.
Sue speaks to author Jayneen Sanders in a very important interview about her books such as ‘Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept’ which deals with the sensitive subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch.
There is also a great Don't Stew Ask Sue segment where Sue answers questions around being an older mother and children sharing rooms.
Bambini Lingo is an amazing language learning system for children - and soon their parents as well! Sue talks to founder Emma Boardman Magliocchetti about how she came up with the idea (you'll be surprised!) and how you can get involved yourself.
In Don't Stew Ask Sue, there are questions about gender and helicopter parenting as well.
Sue speaks to Educating Greater Manchester's Ben Povey this week. After her great interview with Ben's brother, Drew, Sue speaks to Ben about his behaviour role at the same school - his techniques and vision for education as well as a little bit about his personal spare time activities! There are also questions about thumb sucking and playing with toy guns!
Sue gets in-depth with Mine Conkybayir this week about her area of expertise, the young brain. They cover what we should - and shouldn't be doing as parents, educators and a whole country. There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about 'Me' time and the challenges of being a Military Mum.
Sue explains here positive alternative to 'the naughty step' and we play two radio interviews about school readiness and potty training. There's also time for advice about moving up to 'Big School' and news about the next free Webinar on how to get your children to behave!
Sue has been interviewed a lot lately about children's use of the internet and we play clips from two of the controversial ones this week. There are also questions about teenagers hogging the bathroom and when to worry if your baby isn't talking!
In an extract from a great interview with US parenting expert, Sean Groves, Sue discusses bullying children and how parents can cope. There's also questions about exam stress and new babies!
Sue speaks to another inspirational person this week in an extract from her latest expert interview. Amanda Jenner from The Potty Training Academy shares her remarkable story and her top tips for potty training success! Don't Stew Ask Sue covers excessive gaming and taking time out of school and there are some extracts from webinars and other expert interviews!
Sue answers questions about the importance of stopping your children interrupting you and teenagers cooking!
There's also an interview about other teenage issues in another packed episode!
Sue speaks to Ross McWilliam about self-esteem, confidence & emotional resilience this week in a great Experts interview. There's also questions about biting(!) and advice on how to choose a childminder or a nursery!
Sue appeared on BBC Kent talking about older dads after Chris Evans announced he is expecting twins. Also, Sue answers questions on the dangers of dieting for teenage girls and what to do about an ex-partner who deliberately talks disparagingly about you.
Sue speaks to 3 global experts on smacking or spanking in a round-table discussion on what happens to children and parents when we smack and, most importantly, what we can do about it.
In a compilation episode, we hear extracts from Sue's recent conversations about a range of parenting issues including Fear Free Childbirth, Parenting Books, Creativity, Safeguarding and School Readiness.
Sue was on Talk Radio with Eamonn Holmes recently about parents shaming their kids openly on social media. We also discuss the parenting opportunities of people who are in the news like Ant and Dec and there's even time for a question about teething!
Sue speaks to Kathryn Peckham about school readiness this week. What do we, as parents need to make sure our children can do before making the jump to 'big school'? There are also questions about Netflix' new patches, how to encourage bravery and teething tips!
In another packed episode, Sue talks at length to Safeguarding Expert, Ann Marie Christian about her work keeping our children safe. There's time for Don't Stew Ask Sue questions on hugging and how to stop running on empty and there's also a clip from Sue's interview on Sky News about boomerang kids! Wow!
Just before Nutrition and Hydration Week, Sue speaks to a range of guests about the importance of eating and drinking the right things.
There's also time for Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about drugs and bereavement.
Sue speaks to Kathryn from Nana's Manners this week. Kathryn and her husband founded Nana's Manners to help children use cutlery. They were successful on the Dragon's Den TV show and Sue talks to Kathryn to learn more about her amazing story and what the future holds for Nan's Manners!
Expert of the week is Drew Povey from Educating Greater Manchester and Don't Stew Ask Sue tackles pocket money and stroppy stepchildren!
Sue talked on the radio about the new times tables test this week and the Expert of the Week is the brilliant Liam Hackett from anti-bullying charity, Ditch the Label. Don't Stew Ask Sue tackles questions about potty training and fussy eating so there's something for everyone!
Sue was interviewed on BBC radio this about a boy who deliberately hid in a branch of IKEA overnight - apparently it's part of the '24-Hour Fort Challenge' craze and can be very dangerous.
Expert of the week is Gill Connell with her brilliant active learning ideas and we also talk about the 'Snowflake' generation and Don't Stew Ask Sue features questions about whining and sitting still to learn!
Sue speaks to Sarah Connell about her amazing creative classes for families and all ages. There’s also Don’t Stew Ask Sue about going back to work after maternity leave and how to cope with messy teenagers! Expert of the Week is the remarkable Libby Hill!
This week's expert is Dr Amanda Gummer who spoke to Sue some time ago about her work producing the Good Toy Guide and the Good App Guide - both of which are fantastic resources.
Then we have an extract from an interview with Liat Hughes Joshi who has written 5 books about parenting and in Don't Stew Ask Sue, sleeping in the same bed and being a perfect mum come under the microscope!
Dennis the Menace has been updated! Sue was interviewed on the radio about the concept of making characters more politically correct and we look back to one of Sue's first Expert Interviews with Swati Popat Vats from India.
There are also Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about clingy toddlers who don't want to say goodbye and Sue returns to the perennial problem of creating 'cotton wool kids'.
In another wide-ranging episode, Sue's Expert of the Week is Emma Hammett from First Aid for Life. There's also part of a radio interview Sue did about too much homework and Don't Stew Ask Sue topics are friendship challenges and pushy parents!
In another wide-ranging episode, Sue's Expert of the Week is Dr. Ger Graus, Director of Kidzania, whose mission is to help children achieve their potential.
There is also part of a radio interview about preparing children for the world of work and Sue interviews Alexia Leachman all about her work to promote Fear Free Childbirth.
There's even time for two more questions in Don't Stew Ask Sue - this time it's helping children with their first part-time jobs and moving babies onto formula milk!
In a packed episode to start the new year, Sue talks about our Expert of the Week, Sarah Wild and the Expert interview she did with her last year all about how Autism is so different for girls.
There's also a radio interview on what snacks to give your kids and we consider some Parenting New Year's Resolutions!
It's a packed episode for the landmark number 50! Sue interviews Philippa Johnson about her work in Family Mediation and talks about a new TED talk from Hayley Goleniowska called, 'Overcoming the fear of Down’s Syndrome'. In Don't Stew, Ask Sue, there are questions about how to help your kids with homework and what to do when teens encounter alcohol at parties.
There is also news about Sue's new website and her Parenting Club - what an episode!
As we approach Christmas, Sue has been talking a lot about the sheer number of toys our children receive - and then don't play with! She was recently on BBC Radio speaking about the issue and was aso featured in The Sun newspaper.
In Don't Stew, Ask Sue, there are questions about kids staying active and fussing babies too much!
Sue speaks to Vicki Dawson, the founder of The Children's Sleep Charity about how important it is for families to have a great night's sleep! Vicki shares her insights into this all-too-common problem and the work of her charity in supporting families across the country. Vicki shares her tips and tricks about sleep and explains how we can access the charity's services.
In Don't Stew Ask Sue, there are questions about being an imperfect parent and about leaning the secrets of the 5 languages of love!
Sue was on Sky News this week talking about the environmental impact of glitter! One nursery has banned the 'bad' type of glitter in what's being called #Glittergate!
Sue also answers questions about perfectionism and how to help children who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Another packed episode!
Sue has been on radio a lot recently so here are two clips which both revolve around parents passing on values to their children.
In Don't Stew Ask Sue, Sue answers questions about the perennial problem of bullying and also what to do if your son wants to dress up in tuts and tiaras! This is after the recent Church of England press release.
In a varied episode, we hear some audio from a phone-in Sue took part in on This Morning recently. It was part of the media reaction to the Channel 4 series, 'Feral Families', and Sue answered questions on nightmare bedtimes and how to cope with triplet boys and their behaviour!
In Don't Stew Ask Sue, we talk about mums' guilt and compensating behaviours - Sue gives lots of advice and helpful tips.
Mari Nosel is now a specialist in helping children, their parents and their teachers with Aspergers Syndrome. She speaks from research combined with her own experiences of having a son with the condition. Sue also answers questions about how to help children of divorced parents when their birth father doesn't want to see them and how to advise young people about tattoos and body piercings. A varied bunch again this week!
Sue talks to midwife, Jenny Clarke, about her campaigning work to promote #skintoskin a life-changing technique for newborn babies and their parents.
There's also time for two more questions in Don't Stew ask Sue!
Sarah Wild is head of the only state boarding school specialising in girls with autism. She speaks to Sue about what it means to have autism as a girls and how it differs from boys' experiences. There are also questions about lying and confidence!
Childcare and Early Years expert, Laura Henry, joins Sue to talk about #Myfamilyweek which celebrates all kinds of different families. There's also time for questions about Dr Foster’s divorce storyline and children with scoliosis.
Sue talks to e-safety pioneer and former police officer, Henry Platten, the founder of two brilliant e-safety resources for children - eCadets and GoBubble. Hear how all children can get involved with keeping themselves safe online. Also, Sue answers listener questions about children saying they have no-one to play with and daughters who don't seem to listen!
Sue interviews Drew Povey this week. Drew is the headteacher of the school which is currently being featured in Channel 4's amazing fly-on-the-wall documentary, Educating Greater Manchester. Drew shares some behind-the-scenes insights and talks candidly about why he agreed to let the TV cameras into his school. We also learn about Drew as a person, his own inspirational journey to headship and what's next for him and his school.
After an interview on TalkRadio, Sue devlves into the reasons why fewer parents are reading to their primary age children. There are also questions about charging your children rent and being an overwhelmed parent!
Sue speaks to Julian Caldwell about his amazing parenting movement Get ConnectDad! There are also questions about toddlers, toilets and sleepovers!
In a week when a new Royal baby is announced, Sue considers the idea of middle child syndrome - does it exist and if so do we need to worry about it? Also, there are questions about a two-year-old rejecting its parents hugs and getting separated form your child on holiday!
Just before term starts agin in the UK, Sue shares some great tips and advice on how to make the return to school - or the start of a new school as smooth as possible. She also tells us about the Good Morning Britain interview about smacking she took part in with Jeremy Kyle and how it started a media storm! Finally, there's a question about Dyslexia - what a packed show!
As Kevin is away on holiday - again - here are three very interesting recent radio interviews Sue has taken part in.
Liam Hackett is founder of Ditch The Label, an anti-bullying charity. Sue interviews him about his personal story of bullying and how he has used it to transform the lives of other sufferers.
Libby Hill is a Speech and Language Therapist but what she does for and with parents and children is much wider than that. Hear the first part of her fascinating interview with Sue this week. There are also questions about alcohol and the difficult teenage years with girls in Don't Stew Ask Sue!
Here's a review of some of the many highlights of The Sue Atkins Parenting Show so far. It will inspire you to listen again to past shows or discover ones you haven't heard yet!
Sue interviews play expert, Gill Connell, about the science behind play and child development. It's an amazing conversation which needs to be heard by every parent! There's also time for Don't Stew Ask Sue questions on how to make the most of the kids' holidays and what to do if your children play you off against your partner!
Noel and Liam Gallagher are in the news again for fighting on social media and Sue was interviewed about sibling rivalry. Also, Fitbits are being used by our children in potentially dangerous ways and Sue has some thoughts on that. Finally, there's a question about divorce.
Dr. Amanda Gummer shares the importance of play ae well as talking about her Good Toy and Good App Guides. Sue also answers questions about Fake News and the dangers of Snapchat!
Sue speaks to Swati Popat Vats from India about her pioneering work in the Early Years. There are also questions on self esteem and pacifiers to get to grips with!
Sue's latest Experts and Extras interview is with child brain development expert, Deborah McNelis from the US. She shares some amazing facts about infant brain development that will make you think deeply about what we do with our children! In the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment, Sue answers questions about guns as toys and the benefits of playing outside.
Jane Evans joins Sue to talk about a wide range of issues including trauma in children which doesn't just mean major injury - it can be low-level, continuous trauma which is sometimes unnoticed. Sue also tackles fire safety and how to avoid your kids forgetting everything they've learned during the summer holidays!
Sue was interviewed recently about the issue of children having televisions in their bedrooms - is it a good idea? Also, unfortunately, we have to return to the topic of terrorism and how to talk to children about it after London was targeted again. In the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment, questions about sleep problems and spelling get the treatment!
Sue spoke to campaigner, Mark Williams, this week all about his experiences of Fathers' Mental Health, especially around childbirth. It's not just mothers who suffer from post-natal depression. Mark tells us about National Fathers' Mental Health Day on 19th June and how to get involved. Sue also answers questions on travelling abroad with children and kids who shout, 'mum, mum, mum'!
We play the first part of a truly inspirational interview with Down's Syndrome blogger and campaigner, Hayley Goleniowska this week. Sue talks to Hayley about her experiences with her daughter, Natty and how she helps other parents who have children with all kinds of additional needs. The rest of the interview is available freely for a week only on Sue's Experts and Extras. There's also time for Sue to answer questions about new Dads' roles and balancing motherhood with work!
We welcome Charlotte on to the show to talk about her transition to secondary school and Sue gives us lots of advice on how to handle this often difficult phase. There's also time for 2 great Don't Stew Ask Sue questions about shouting for attention and arguments about pocket money!
In the first Parenting Show Special, Sue goes in-depth into bullying and how to help your kids. She talks about cyber-bullying and offline bullying and offers lots of tips and strategies.
Finger spinners are the latest craze in our schools but they are very useful for some children to help them concentrate - should schools ban them? Also, Sue was recently interviewed about baby names and what celebrities do... There are also questions answered about imaginary friends and riding without stabilisers in another packed episode!
Sue was on the radio with former MP and now older first time dad, Lembit Opik this week. Lembit asked for Sue's advice on fatherhood. Also, there's a story about a teenager whose mother was upset at how her school treated her after she got a tongue piercing which is against the school rules. In the Don't Stew Ask Sue section, there are questions on baby sitting and how to avoid comparing your child's progress to others!
Sue has recently been speaking on radio about Katie Price's online petition to persuade the government to criminalise internet trolls like the one who abused her disabled son. Sue explains what she thinks we should do as a society and also how we should be helping out children avoid this menace. Bear Grylls has also been in the news and Sue was interviewed about his attitude to what we are teaching in our schools - and what we should be teaching. Listen and hear what Sue thinks about this one! There's also time for two more great questions in the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment - this week Sues answers queries about toddlers who want to choose their own clothes and how to handle disciplining other people's children!
Sue discusses the recent report that middle children are more likely to be successful and 'white lies' that mums tell - perhaps more often than you might think! In the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment, questions about cotton wool kids and divorce are considered.
This week we play the first part of the second expert interview. This time it's with Ger Graus who talks about Kidzania and how to help our children aspire to careers and lives they can't even imagine. Sue also tackles the difficult subject of finding inappropriate images on kids' phones and also there's a question about dyslexia. Another packed episode!
In a week where one parent has failed in an attempt to get a fine overturned for taking his child out of school during term time, Sue discusses the issue and urges common sense! Also, there is a story about girls who were banned from a flight because they were wearing leggings and Sue answers questions about toddlers with new babies and friendship in schools.
After the terrible terrorist attacks in London last week, all parents have had to think carefully about how they speak to their children about the issues. Sue explains her approach and we also hear from a young boy whose personal response was to write a beautiful poem. We also hear a clip from Sue's first 'Extras and Experts' interview where she speaks to First Aid expert, Sarah Hammett who shares her tips on what to do when a child is choking. It's an essential topic and so are the two questions Sue answers in her 'Don't Stew Ask Sue' segment - all about homework and tidying up your bedroom!
Sue was interviewed about a recent report which claims that our young people are abandoning their bad habits! They are smoking less, drinking less and taking fewer drugs. However, another study claims they are also exercising less - so who is right? Sue gives her tips on how to make sure your kids are more active and answers questions on how to get them up in the morning and out to school. Finally, Sue tackles the issue of parents being self-employed and too frazzled to give their children the attention they need. Lots of answers to lots of important issues in this episode!
In an even more packed episode than normal, Sue discusses the school which has put up a sign at the gates, encouraging parents not to use their mobile phones when picking up their children. Then Sue moves on to the essential topic of cyberbullying and gives her 10 tips for what to look for in our children. If we suspect our children are being cyberbullied, Sue also runs through what to do next. In the Don't Stew Ask Sue section, there are questions and answers about sibling rivalry and self esteem. It's another amazing episode so tell your friends to listen and get involved by leaving comments or asking questions on the blog post which goes with this episode!
As the Government consider new approaches to sex education, Sue discusses who and how our children should be taught about relationships and 'the birds and the bees'. Also, a lot of parents are now dreading World Book Day - why? In the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment, Sue answers questions on nightmares and school transition. There's a lot in this episode!
Sue appeared on BBC World News talking about the astronomical sums of money some parents spend on children's parties. She offers some sanity and encouragement if you find yourself involved in a kids' party 'arms race'! Sue also gives her tips for great, sensible, fun children's parties and talks about National Children's Dental Health Month in the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment. It's another packed episode!
This week, Sue discusses the Italian restaurant which is giving parents a discount for keeping their children quiet and a new nursery in London which is offering public speaking and Mandarin lessons! In the 'Don't Stew Ask Sue' section, there are questions about toddlers who love to do the same things over and over again and grandparents who spoil their grandchildren. Another packed episode!
Sue took part in a radio event for Safer Internet Day and was also on BBC London Radio to talk about Mental Health Week. Both are crucial topics and Sue shared plenty of practical tips on how to approach them. In the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment, Sue answers questions about bed times and how to make sure your children know that 'no' means 'no'! It's another packed episode!
Sue introduces the book by her friend, Lorraine Allman, which is called 'The Can Do Child'. It complements Sue's own Can Do Journal for Super Heroes. We hear from the book launch at The Nursery Show. There is also an interview with Sue from BBC Hereford and Worcester about a research study into children eating their greens which has been carried out by the BBC and Coventry University. We have two more questions in the Don't Stew Ask Sue segment as well as lots more. It's another packed show!
This week, Sue talks about the Family Mediation Week she was part of and how Mediation can help when you are sorting out the myriad of issues in separation. Also, what are 'Uncle Dads' or 'Disneyland Dads'? How you can identify them and what to do about them.
Sue tackles two topics which directly affect parents this week. Firstly, she thinks about the reasons why some parents over-organise their children into a hectic round of activities - what's at the root of this and is it more about helping your children to be self-reliant? Secondly, the idea of parents taking maths classes so that they can keep up with their children comes under the spotlight - is it a good idea?
In a packed show, we talk about several different topics. Firstly, who should be responsible for teaching children 'the basics' like teeth brushing and using a knife and fork? Secondly, we tackle the contents of kids' snacks and then Sue answers a question about potty training. Phew!
In the first episode of The Sue Atkins Parenting Show, we discuss two issues - smacking to discipline children and the use of mobile phones by our kids. Both of these topics have been in the news recently. Sue offers plenty of advice and approaches.