Sue Atkins

How To Tell Your Children That You're Getting Divorced.

I have been working with a wonderful group of parents who are all going through a divorce and one of their main worries was how to tell the children about what was going to happen and what to actually say to them. Children naturally fear that they will lose one of their parents in a divorce or that their parents will abandon them. They also fear the changes and disruptions that a divorce will... (posted by Sue 4 years 82 days ago.)

Coping With Christmas Family Stress

Christmas, although a time of great joy and celebration, can also be the most stressful of times for even the best of parents, with the family home chaotic and often besieged by visitors. Throw into the mix over excited children who have weeks to sit around at home and the situation can quickly spiral out of control. Keeping your children calm and entertained will be the key to helping keep the peace and getting... (posted by Sue 4 years 184 days ago.)

Patting Your Kids On The Back - The Art of Positive Praise

Mother Theresa said "There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread In a management survey I read recently 88% of people who left their company said they didnt receive enough acknowledgement for the work they did and felt unappreciated. I found that percentage to be staggeringly high but not really a surprise. I remember when I was a teacher working with a colleague... (posted by Sue 4 years 205 days ago.)