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Sue Atkins

Sue Atkins female

Lingfield, United Kingdom

My husband's parents favor my brother-in-law's kid's over mine. What am I supposed to tell my kids when their cousins are getting more attention than them at family functions?

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This is a very difficult one as it is quite common unfortunately. If you mention it - it can make the situation worse so my advice is to simply rise above it, ignore it and don't ... [more »]

What are some of the best ways to budget time as a parent. I never feel there is enough time in each day.

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I bet you’ve had your child ask you many times to read a book or play a game and I bet you’ve said, “In a minute.” This usually sets you up to forget the request and you may end ... [more »]

Should parents be rather soft and try to fullfil most of child's wishes? Or should they be strict and clearly show where are the borders?

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 • asked by Jakub Nadolny 
It's all about finding a balance really isn't it? I always ask my clients to get clear about what is and what isn't acceptable to them ( as we are all different ) and be ... [more »]

How to answer when my child asks about existence of Santa Claus?

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 • asked by Sebastian Zontek 
Here's my advice from Candis Magazine about keeping the magic of Christmas alive During the Christmas period it's often up to parents to ensure everyone has a brilliant and most ... [more »]

I'm beginning to realize that my two sons are becoming increasingly competitive. While I understand competition can help people grow, I feel that their competition will prevent them from having a fulfilling relationship. What should I do?

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Sibling rivalry has always had a bad press – think of Cain slaughtering Abel and Joseph being thrown down the well and sold by his brothers because they were jealous of his ... [more »]

My girlfriend and I both have kids and are beginning to talk about getting married and living together. What are some ice breakers that we can use to get our kids used to the idea?

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It's a good idea to do an activity together that's fun and easy - it breaks the tension, takes away the overwhelm and need to be liked, and helps everyone relax ! So go bowling, ... [more »]

My daughter is in 8th grade and all she seems to talk about anymore is the opposite sex. What is the appropriate age to allow her to start dating?

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It's about your child's maturity as there really is no perfect time to start dating. But always use the opportunity to talk with, not AT, your emerging adult..Pass on your values, ... [more »]

Is it alright to express negative emotion around kids even if it is not directed at them?

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Getting angry, showing frustration, expressing tiredness is all perfectly normal and children need to learn from you how you handle life's ups and downs and challenges. It's a ... [more »]