en-gb http://www.positive-parents.com/ Positive Parents - News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:01:52 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=75 Did you know that 95% of the people who set New Year's resolutions never follow through? The reason is that most people don't understand the process of how to produce lasting results- and they never take the first steps. The process I use will w Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:57:37 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=75 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=74 Online resource for parents of 5-19 year olds, a collection of videos addressing day-to-day questions & concerns @ParentChannelTV Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:19:24 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=74 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=73 For me it's ALL about parents trusting their intuition , building their own confidence and having someone to bounce ideas off, as nowadays families no longer live "just round the corner" to offer down to earth common sense advice or support. Kids don Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:23:39 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=73 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=72 Clegg's mother of all rows with Gina Ford I read with great interest this article and have been asked to comment on it tomorow morning on BBC Radio Sheffield - for me it's ALL about trusting your intuition , building your own confidence and having so Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:13:31 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=72 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=71 Well, I jumped in and started adding my daily blogs to Twitter and it's a really exciting place to meet like-minded people - no I don't Tweet about what I had for breakfast or show off about who I met and where I went Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:25:56 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=71 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=70 I'm really excited as we've just added some new Positive Parent Posters on my Club site - just click and open them and you can download them for free and feel free to tell your friends if you like them. We are working on the ability to upload your own Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:15:59 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=70 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=69 w Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:07:20 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=69 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=68 I just wanted to let you know about a few Christmas activities from the Million Mums team: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:46:33 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=68 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=67 a Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:26:40 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=67 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=66 d Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:51:46 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=66 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=65 Drinking, promiscuity and a cycle of low expectation means that Britain is fast becoming the "bad parent" of the Western World according to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development OECD, who compared data from 30 leading countries on chi Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:48:03 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=65 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=64 REGISTER your support for the News of the World's anti-bullying campaign by signing our online petition, below. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:51:37 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=64 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=63 s Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:41:43 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=63 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=62 a Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:50:04 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=62 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=61 Running on empty, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed or just fancy a night off and some fun? Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:31:56 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=61 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=60 Stepfamilies have a bad image. Think of Snow White's jealous stepmother or Cinderella's ugly sisters or at the other end of the spectrum, picture the unrealistically positive stepfamily, such as the Brady Bunch Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:08:09 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=60 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=59 London is Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:18:28 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=59 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=58 I'm delighted to have been invited to become an ambassador for the wonderful Sparks charity and will be speaking at "Putting on the Ritz" October 3rd* Dinner Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:41:29 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=58 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=57 I was watching Dragon's Den On The Road the other day and it reminded me of a programme I used to watch with the kids called " Come Outside" with Auntie Mabel and Pippin the wonderful dog. It's still on CBeebies I think .. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:03:52 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=57 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=56 I am always delighetde when my articles are published Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:33:17 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=56 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=55 Drop in and chat and ask me all your parenting niggles ,worries, problems or concerns on Monday 5th October 8pm (UK time) up close and personal with me in the HOT SEAT LIVE for half an hour over the phone from the comfort of your sofa, kitchen or office ! Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:40:57 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=55 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=53 August was another busy month with lots of new opportunities to spread my passion for parenting! Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:50:54 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=53 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=52 My son Will turns 17 in November and will be learning to drive. So this graphic video is something I have made him look at and thought you may also like to send to your kids and their friends. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:12:52 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=52 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=51 Do your children wake you up multiple times in the night? Do you lay down with your kids in their bed until they finally fall asleep? Have your children's sleep habits driven you to the point of madness and exhaustion? Have no fear - help is at hand! Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:36:25 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=51 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=50 Drinking, promiscuity and a cycle of low expectation means that Britain is fast becoming the "bad parent" of the Western World according to the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development OECD, who compared data from 30 leading countries on chi Thu, 03 Sep 2009 02:23:32 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=50 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=49 Start the new school term up and running with a positive mindset, new ideas and lots of practical solutions to common problems by talking advantage of this special discount on my book. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:50:47 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=49 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=48 I am really delighted to have been invited to speak on such a variety of subjects this month for BBC Radio Stations around the U.K from Sheffield, Belfast, Wales and Surrey talking and advising on Boomerang Kids to Pushy Parents. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:43:34 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=48 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=47 Are your 'boomerang kids' driving you MAD? There's a new word out on the street called the "boomerang kids" - children who return to their parents' home in adulthood and remain there into their 20s or even 30s!!! According to a leading charity Par Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:15:01 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=47 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=46 I've been getting the things ready for ~Beat Bullying~ Confidence Classes for Kids. Helping children feel good about themselves for next Saturday 1st August so I went out yesterday to Staples to buy all the "That Was Easy" buttons I needed for the kids t Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:09:03 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=46 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=45 The Parenting Made Easy Teleseminar Series How to Succeed As a BRILLIANT Parent A teleseminar is a workshop that takes place by conference call over the telephone. You don't need any special equipment and don't have to travel to a specific locatio Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:32:17 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=45 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=44 I was thrilled to be invited to contribute an article for NLP Life Training as it was formerly Paul McKenna's Training Company and is where I did all my NLP Practitioner, Master Practitioner and Train the Trainers Training Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:08:24 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=44 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=43 Living with praise - the gift of appreciation "There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread" Mother Theresa In a management survey I read recently 88% of people who left their company said they didn't receive enoug Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:55:03 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=43 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=42 Working parents have a range of options available to help physically balance their work and family lives, but a leading parenting expert says that these are not enough when it comes to raising a happy well-balanced family. Sun, 31 May 2009 19:42:51 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=42 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=41 April was quite a month in terms of media work with the number of radio interviews I did hitting double figures!! I also fulfilled an ambition of mine to appear on the BBC Breakfast sofa (more on this below). Wed, 27 May 2009 22:55:50 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=41 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=40 25% off of Sue's book Thu, 07 May 2009 14:43:09 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=40 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=39 The hurdles and preconceptions that career minded women must overcome to penetrate the boardroom and reach the higher echelons of the corporate hierarchy are more than well documented, combine this with the difficulties that many of us face whilst trying Tue, 05 May 2009 13:27:05 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=39 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=38 Positive Parents Confident Kids - March's media coverage Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:48:37 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=38 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=37 This week, two surveys have been released on children in the UK - one was conducted by CBBC's Newsround programme into children's lifestyles, and the other by the Child Poverty Action Group on child wellbeing and poverty. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:39:29 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=37 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=36 So the easter school holidays are upon us and I hope you've had your Butlin's Red Coat dry cleaned and aired for the next few weeks of entertainment! Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:39:09 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=36 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=35 When someone important dies it is a distressing event to which people react differently. Some may be shocked, some seem numb, whilst others get very upset and tearful. Coping with personal feelings can be especially difficult if children need to be suppor Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:28:39 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=35 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=34 How bereavement affects children ... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:35:40 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=34 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=33 February was a fabulous month for media coverage - I only hope that March can match up to it! Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:31:20 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=33 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=32 How to spot your child's language of love Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:01:10 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=32 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=31 January's media coverage Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:05:31 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=31 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=30 The finger of blame as to the welfare and happiness of children in this country has been firmly pointed at their parents in a report* published this week (4th February 2009). The report cited the increasing number of mums who work and family breakdowns as Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:21:13 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=30 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=29 January is the month when most people decide their marriage is over. Divorce is traumatic enough, but when children are involved the conflict that can arise between their parents can make children feel trapped. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:29:54 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=29 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=28 Extract taken from Raising Happy Children for Dummies, by Sue Atkins Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:56:06 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=28 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=27 Yet more great media coverage this month Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:50:28 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=27 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=26 Most of us will make a New Year's resolution but only one in ten will succeed in keeping their goals. The secret of success is to plan what to achieve and then visualise what success will look, sound and feel like. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:35:37 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=26 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=25 As the clock ticks down towards the new year, and we all await the arrival of 2009, I am beginning to wonder what all the people around me are truly wishing for deep down in that very quiet place where dreams, hopes and wishes live. You know the place, wh Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:13:45 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=25 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=24 This month's theme has been self-esteem and Sue's view that being a parent is like being a gardener. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:43:19 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=24 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=23 - how being a parent is like being a gardener Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:03:49 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=23 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=22 The most important gift you can give your child is the gift of self esteem. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:23:50 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=22 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=21 - simple principles to being a great parent Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:55:18 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=21 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=20 Ten simple things to do every single day as a parent Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:05:52 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=20 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=19 This month we have been busy spreading the word about ADHD and advising parents how to cope positively with their child and the effect on the whole family. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:09:02 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=19 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=18 As a Parent Coach and mum of two teenage children I am shocked, distressed and searching for ways to help our society move towards a better future where children can grow up safe, well balanced and with a purpose in life. Free from despair, anger, drugs a Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:30:49 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=18 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=17 To smack or not to smack Tips on how parents can release their feelings safely Everyone gets angry with their kids at some time or another – it’s normal, it’s healthy. Kids know just what buttons to push, and they push them! It helps to accept that an Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:23:36 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=17 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=16 The joy of music Music has always played a large part in my life as my Mum played the fiddle in her Irish family’s Ceili band so my early memories are of parties, laughter, singing and people playing live instruments and having fun together. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:20:45 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=16 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=15 Sneer and Jeer TV - Has Simon Cowell got it wrong this time? Sat, 10 May 2008 18:16:21 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=15 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=14 Keep your hair on! How to handle anger positively Everyone gets angry with their kids at some time or another – it’s normal – it’s healthy. Kids know just what buttons to push and they push them! It helps to accept that anger is an honest emotion, but Sat, 10 May 2008 17:44:48 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=14 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=13 Aargh! The summer holidays are here - 7 top tips for survival The school summer holiday is upon us and it should be a time for relaxation, recovery and re-cooperating energy. For those parents across the country who are now feeling a burden of respons Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:39:14 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=13 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=12 Surviving the summer holidays So the Summer Holidays are nearly upon us and I hope you’ve had your Butlin’s Red Coat dry cleaned and aired for the next 6 weeks of entertainment! The school break is a time for relaxation, recovery and re -cooperating Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:36:25 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=12 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=11 Knife Crime - A parent’s role in the solution Parents need to be aware of the influence they wield on their children. Whether it is the words they use, or the actions they take, parents are a role model for their children throughout their lives, from t Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:26:07 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=11 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=10 Minerals for the Mind and Food For Thought In my work as a Parent Coach I help parents become far more aware of the influence they wield on their children. Whether it is through the words they use, or the actions they take. Parents are a role model for Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:22:21 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=10 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=9 To scratch or not to scratch Tips for parents to cope with eczema positively Whether the weather is hot or cold, parents of children with eczema get hot under the collar. Being a parent of a child or baby with eczema can be worrying, exhausting and em Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:01:06 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=9 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=8 Shiny new school shoes - make the first day at school a breeze Starting a new school can be an exciting new adventure or a terrifying nerve-wracking nail-biting experience. From toddler to teen, life is full of challenges and ‘new’ experiences and the Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:31:13 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=8 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=7 Giving ADHD positive attention Tips on how parents can manage their child’s ADHD positively Having a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can make family life very difficult, frustrating and stressful. It is little wonder that pa Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:23:34 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=7 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=3 Managing ADHD Positively As a Parent Coach and former Deputy Head teacher I have read the new report and recommendations by NICE (The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) with great interest. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:01:06 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=3 http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=2 Shiny new shoes – how to prepare yourself (and your child) for their new school! From the moment you play peek-a-boo with your baby, you are preparing them for the process of moving away from you and learning about independence. Separation can be a di Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:23:43 GMT http://www.positive-parents.com/news-item.aspx?id=2