Dear Sue I separated from my partner at the beginning of this year. We were together for 10 years and have two children aged 8 and 6. My real problem is the fact that my partner and I were originally family friends and our families are really close. We normally get together over Christmas […]
I receive many questions for my The Sue Atkins Parenting Show Podcast about babies & sleep: Is letting your baby cry itself to sleep at night cruel and unnatural or no big deal? What is best for your baby: crying itself to sleep, controlled crying or being soothed on demand? I find almost nothing […]
Sharing I have been trying to get my toddler to share his toys. Now, when he sees another child he will automatically handover to that child the toy he is playing with even if the other child has not asked for it /is not interested. I am not sure this is good either as I don’t want […]
I’m on the JVS Show on BBC Three Counties talking about this controversial subject now. What do you think? “Parents taking infants on long flights are turning to medication to help their children sleep. But is the practice safe – or a dangerous abuse of parental power? On a recent afternoon flight from Miami to […]
How do we enhance communication skills in a 19 month old? Sue says build their confidence with language. Lynne adds read their body language
My pal across the pond Dr Lynne Kenney – The Family Coach and I have answered Lucy from Harrow’s question on her toddler playing her and her husband off against each other – watch our advice and send us in your parenting questions by posting up on the form at the bottom of this […]
Peter and Helen came to see me because as a newly married step family they were having some problems with Helen’s older children of 13 and 15 listening to Peter when he told them to tidy their room or to help around the house. The kids were angry and shouted, “You’re not my real Dad” […]
“Dear Sue My 2 year old pretty much does whatever her older sister (4) tells her – no matter what they’re playing, the big one tells the little one what to do and she willingly goes along with it. How do I ensure she develops her own way of playing and doesn’t always just follow […]
I am really excited as I am getting my new Parenting Made Easy – The Secrets To Well-Behaved Kids app finished ready to launch in 2 weeks for i-phones and i-pads. This is a really FAB way to get my advice, tips, ideas and inspiration ON THE GO – all for the amazingly low price of […]
