Parenting Expert

Sue Atkins has been guiding parents through the ups and downs of raising children for years, but she has realised a significant shift recently, with more parents concerned less about discipline or routines, but more about technology. This is what led her to start her ‘Navigating the Digital Jungle’ programme, a series of podcasts, workshops, and coaching sessions designed to give parents the tools they need to help their children thrive in a tech-filled world.

In the Media

Sue has featured on many well-known television shows, including This Morning, Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, and The Jeremy Vine Show. She has also appeared as a guest on the popular parenting podcast, How to Talk to Kids About Anything with host Dr. Robyn Silverman.

Sue hosts several of her own podcasts, including:

Sue Atkins Parenting Show: Sue provides straight-up, positive advice on topics that affect your daily life, discussing every possible aspect of your parenting challenges. Topics have included protecting girls online, being your kid’s friend, bedtime, worries about going back to school after a holiday, outdoor play, introducing a new partner to your child, talking to your children about traumatic events, and single parenting.

The ParentVerse: This is a collection of the very best “Sue in conversation with…” interviews. Covering everything from toddler tantrums to dyslexia and autism, Sue has interviewed people including Deborah McNelis, an early brain development specialist from the USA, and Gill Connell from New Zealand who specialises in the importance of play.

The Toddler Roadmap: This podcast provides listeners with a ‘roadmap, torch, and compass’, giving them everything they need to know to help tackle the exciting and bumpy terrain of parenting toddlers. Subject matters include tantrums, fussy eating, how active your toddler should be, the effects of the pandemic, social skills, and language development.

Sue has published a range of short books, including:

– How to Give Your Kids the Gift of Self-Esteem (2011)

– Handling Divorce Positively (2011)

– The Parental Journey (2011)

– How to Be a Brilliant Parent (2011)

– Raising Happy Children For Dummies (2012)

– The Secrets to Having Well Behaved Kids (2012)

– Parenting Made Easy: How to Raise Happy Children (2012)

– Positive Toddler Taming: Successful Strategies for Dealing With Tantrums and Setting Boundaries (2014)

– Living the Dream: Magical Living for Parents and Children (2014)

– Banish the Bickering: How to Manage Sibling Rivalry in Your Family (2014)

– The Divorce Journal For Kids (2021)

Coaching

“Being a parent is one of life’s biggest challenges. It can be joyful and fulfilling but can also be overwhelming and exhausting. As a new or experienced parent, it’s perfectly normal to have questions and look for support.”

Sue offers personalised 1-2-1 coaching sessions, focussing on:

– Self-Confidence
– Self-Belief
– Parenting Styles
– Preparing For Difficult Situations
– Divorce or Separation
– Bereavement
– Trauma
– Work/Life Balance
– Stress Management
– Anxiety and Mental Wellbeing
– Single Parenting
– Making Decisions
– Single Parenting

Parenting Speaker

Elevate your school or organisation’s commitment to nurturing strong, resilient families by welcoming Sue Atkins, a renowned parenting expert, as your distinguished speaker. With decades of experience, Sue brings a unique blend of expertise and relatability, guiding parents and educators through the intricate landscape of child development.

Sue’s engaging talks cover a spectrum of crucial topics, from fostering positive discipline and effective communication to navigating the challenges of modern parenting. Her empowering insights resonate with diverse audiences, providing practical strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life.

Invite Sue Atkins to inspire, educate, and unite your community in the shared goal of raising confident, happy, and well-adjusted children.

Public Speaking

Sue’s presentations leave a lasting impact, empowering parents to create a nurturing environment that fosters their children’s well-being and development. Attendees gain practical tools to navigate the complexities of modern parenting with confidence.

With a wealth of experience and a warm, engaging speaking style, Sue delivers dynamic presentations that resonate with diverse audiences. Sue particularly enjoys live Q&A style informal sessions, fostering direct interaction and addressing the unique concerns of her audience.

Speaking Topics

• Delay Teens On Screens – #SmartphoneFreeChildhood ideas, suggestions, tips and scripts of what to say
• Positive Discipline Techniques
• Building Resilience in Children
• Effective Communication with Teens
• Nurturing Confidence and Self-Esteem
• Balancing Screen Time and Real-world Activities
• Parenting in the Digital Age
• Parental Self Care
• School Readiness
• Ages and Stages of Child Development
• Addressing Bullying & Peer Pressure
• Encouraging a Growth Mindset in Children
• Cultural Sensitivity in Parenting
• Supporting Additional Needs
• Supporting Dyslexic Children at Home & at School

Audience Takeaways

Sue’s presentations leave a lasting impact, empowering parents to create a nurturing environment that fosters their children’s well-being and development. Attendees gain practical tools to navigate the complexities of modern parenting with confidence.

Previous Speaker Engagements

• Keynote Speaker at the International Conference BETT the world’s biggest EdTech event.
• Workshop Facilitator for well-known corporation Warner Music Group Corporation, The Drum the leading global publisher for the marketing and media industries, and John Lewis & Partners
• Disney’s Parenting Expert hosting Facebook Lives, leading parenting campaigns and writing regular parenting advice
• Featured Speaker at eduSafe South and North Regional Education Summit

She has also appeared at The House of Commons and Westminster, The Sunday Times Education Festival, The Behavioural Conference, and The British Library, as well as speaking internationally in Mumbai and Bangalore.

To book inspirational parenting speaker Sue Atkins for your next corporate event, contact Great British Speakers at +44 1753 439 289

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