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Sue Atkins

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Parenting Expert on @BBC @LBC @Disney #TwinklResources #Author #Broadcaster Host of @navjunglepod helping parents navigate the digital jungle one episode at a time www.thesueatkins.com www.navigatingthedigitaljungle.com

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Parenting Bites with @sueatkins.bsky.social : Your Care, Your Choice
Not vibing with your midwife? You’re allowed to speak up. 💪

21.10.2025 04:01 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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UK Gov to publish guidance on under 5s' screen time - R.I.S.E. Magazine As new DfE research is published into home learning and screen time, the Government announces it will be sharing official guidance with parents.

'UK Gov to publish guidance on under 5s’ screen time' read about the announcement and the recent DfE research into screen time and home learning of 2-year-olds, in
@netsupport.bsky.social @techheaddd.bsky.social
#ScreenTime #DfE #EarlyYears #News
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12.01.2026 14:09 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Are We Failing Our Kids in the Digital Jungle? 🌿 Parenting Unplugged A weekly pause button for parents navigating the digital jungle ✨ Welcome Hello to all the adults making a difference in children’s worlds every day! I hope you had a good week. ...

In this edition of Parenting Unplugged, I’m bringing you insights, ideas, and resources to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children in a digital world.

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

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13.09.2025 07:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Things to make your soul sing Room Of Rainbows, Crystal Palace, #Madrid #SingingSoul

24.08.2025 11:56 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Are We Giving Young Children Too Much Tech, Too Soon? - Navigating the Digital Jungle 🔍 New Research from Ofcom Raises Urgent Questions for Parents As a parent, it can be hard to keep up with the pace of technology. Every day seems to bring a new app, platform, or gadget that our child...

Are We Giving Young #Children Too Much #Tech, Too Soon? #parent #parents #parenting

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20.08.2025 07:28 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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🚨 Instagram Live Alert! 🚨

At 3pm today, I’m going LIVE with the brilliant Sandy Chappell
to chat about a hot topic for parents of young children: too much screen time

We’ll explore how screens impact speech & language
development, share practical tips
#toddlers #tech #speechandlanguage

14.08.2025 06:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Things to make your soul sing 🎶 Door from #Morocco #SingingSoul

07.08.2025 19:22 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Why Boredom is the Secret Superpower Every Young Innovator Needs It’s the third week of the summer holidays. The ice lollies have been devoured, the paddling pool has lost its novelty, and the sentence every parent dreads echoes through the house like clockwork: “I...

Embracing ‘I’m Booooooored’ ‼️‼️

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07.08.2025 07:05 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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This is moving.

Kamala Harris feels the pain we feel. Not just from her loss, but from the trauma and abuse our country is living through.

What could have been…

01.08.2025 03:21 👍 20081 🔁 5732 💬 1268 📌 699
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#FeelGoodFriday

01.08.2025 10:09 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Want to build your child’s real school-ready skills? Play is the secret sauce! ✨
Want to build your child’s real school-ready skills? Play is the secret sauce! ✨ YouTube video by Twinkl Parents

Want to build your child’s real school-ready skills? Play is the secret ...

youtube.com/watch?v=xI4Z...

31.07.2025 05:21 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Want to build your child’s real school-ready skills? Play is the secret sauce! ✨
Want to build your child’s real school-ready skills? Play is the secret sauce! ✨ YouTube video by Twinkl Parents

Want to build your child’s real school-ready skills? Play is the secret ...

youtube.com/watch?v=xI4Z...

31.07.2025 05:21 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Make School Mornings Easy With These Independence Tips!
Make School Mornings Easy With These Independence Tips! YouTube video by Twinkl Parents

Building independence doesn’t happen overnight — but these 4 small daily habits can make a big difference before September:

#Twinkl are thrilled to have teamed up with me

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31.07.2025 05:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Help Your Child Start School With Confidence This Year
Help Your Child Start School With Confidence This Year YouTube video by Twinkl Parents

Worried your child might feel overwhelmed when school starts?
Don’t panic — small things can build BIG confidence. 💪✨

#Twinkl are thrilled to have teamed up with ‪@SueAtkinsTheParentingExpert‬

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31.07.2025 05:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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#Sunday

27.07.2025 13:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Robert Macfarlane: Rivers Are Dying So Give Them Rights Podcast Episode · Radical with Amol Rajan · 24/07/2025 · 1h 9m

Our rivers have gone from being undrinkable - to unswimmable - to untouchable - do listen to ⁦‪@amolrajan‬⁩ new ‘Radical’ #podcast #rivers

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25.07.2025 09:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Time to listen to @mrjamesob.bsky.social
on @LBC as Former defence secretary Ben Wallace makes ‘no apology’ for Afghan injunction

16.07.2025 09:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Hidden Harm of Auto-Play for Young Children – Why It’s Time to Press Pause | Sue Atkins The Hidden Harm of Auto-Play for Young Children – Why It’s Time to Press Pause Have you ever noticed how quickly one video rolls into the next when your little one is watching something on #YouTube o...

Ever thought about #autoplay & #kids ? www.linkedin.com/posts/sueatk...

13.07.2025 07:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Things to make your soul sing 🎶 The mosaic benches of Park Güell, one of the masterpieces of Antoni #Gaudí. A #UNESCO World Heritage Site. #SingingSoul

12.07.2025 14:52 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Navigating Tech & Devices: The Unique Challenges for Military Families I was recently chatting with a military mum over coffee after one of my talks. She smiled, but there was a weariness behind it.

Military families & the juggle of tech

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09.07.2025 06:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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School Readiness Is Not a Checklist – It’s a Childhood But Are Screens Replacing Routines? Welcome! 🎯 Audience: Parents of 3–7-year-olds + Early Years professionals 🗓️ Frequency: Weekly from now through to late August 💬 Tone: Warm, reassuring, practical, optimistic - and FUN! Starting schoo...

School Readiness Is Not a Checklist – It’s a Childhood But Are Screens Replacing Routines?

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08.07.2025 17:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📚✨ Starting school soon?
Get your little one Reception-ready (without the stress)!
Grab my free toolkit packed with fun, quirky ideas and confidence-building tips.
👉 sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/school-readi...
#SueAtkinsSchoolStarters

08.07.2025 17:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Starting Reception: A Guide for Dads Supporting Their Child’s First School Year Starting Reception is an exciting milestone for every child—and for dads, it’s a unique chance to be actively involved in your child’s early school journey. This transition can bring a mix of emotions...

Starting #Reception: A Guide for #Dads Supporting Their Child’s First School Year www.linkedin.com/pulse/starti... on @LinkedIn

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08.07.2025 06:13 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Start School With Confidence Using These Fun Ideas
Start School With Confidence Using These Fun Ideas YouTube video by Twinkl Parents

Start School With Confidence Using These Fun Ideas #schoolreadiness

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07.07.2025 21:29 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Great news ‼️

06.07.2025 13:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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📚✨ Starting school soon?
Get your little one Reception-ready (without the stress)!
Grab my free toolkit packed with fun, quirky ideas and confidence-building tips.
👉 sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/school-readine…
#SueAtkinsSchoolStarters

06.07.2025 13:57 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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‘Digital Pacifiers’: A Modern Comfort or A Huge Concern?
#parenting #digitaljunglepodcast

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04.07.2025 05:39 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Thank you 🙏 Have a great weekend

27.06.2025 13:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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“Dear Sue, My PE Teacher Was Right…” When a School Newsletter Letter Hit a Nerve – And Sparked a Parenting Pause By Sue Atkins – Navigating the Digital Jungle Dear Sue, I just wanted to comment on something my child’s PE teacher wrote in...

Are you cheering or checking? Feel free to share

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27.06.2025 06:53 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Congratulations 🥂

25.06.2025 21:58 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0