There are laws against young children having Social Media accounts but there should be laws to stop parents running them!
Predators are out there in the millions openly out there, saving the content from these sites for horrific purposes.
Parents enable by providing this content daily….feeding the monster.
Also Brands DO NOT need your children as content.
Push back with your valid reasons and say NO.
[If you are a parent who has an account I strongly encourage you to act upon this information provided. Make the changes for your child’s safety. Think of them,they need you to think of them, love & protect.]
We all play a part in protecting EVERY child, if you see children being exploited, sexualized,neglect, any form of abuse, do your part and report on this virtual landscape. Jo x
What say you ?
The shocking news of the Princess of Wales cancer diagnosis no doubt stopped millions of families worldwide in their tracks today for a moment of reflection, either in regard to their own experiences of living with,battling personally through or supporting someone with this undiscriminating disease. 🤍
For every family it is a circumstance of such heightened mixed emotions, a rollercoaster you want to get off and one bravely our Princess of Wales has bought more awareness to today in her message of hope and compassion regarding all living with.
Impacted by this disease personally and professionally, helping families through cancer practically, I wanted to leave with you a few tips of advice that you might find useful should you find yourself in the position of sharing such news.
To Catherine and ALL families solidering through my deepest heart felt wishes of strength courage, compassion and resilience for a full recovery. 🙏🏾🤍
Jo Frost Global Parenting Expert and Childcare Specialist.
Telling a Child Someone They Love Has Cancer Is An Emotional Position To Find Oneself.
Be honest and open and in a place that is more comfortable for them if possible.
Use words they will understand, this depends on their age and their understanding of the disease.
Find the balance between too much information and too little,opening up the opportunity to ask questions and curiosity.
Explain the physical changes they might see, this helps them to expect when changes occur.
Explain cancer is a serious illness and that there are different treatments and remain optimistic because this is still keeping the conversation real whilst living very hopeful.
Let them have open opportunities to ask questions and express their feelings at different times beyond the time you sit down together.
Children might blame themselves and ask if it was them who caused it and so it is very important to state that people of all walks of life experience such diagnose of Cancer.
There is no written script, no ‘right way’ you know your child best, so how you handle this sensitive conversation I believe is in your trusted loving hands.
Xx
#HelpingFamiliesShine💫
If you don’t see the problem here, you are the problem. Jo x
Do you agree?
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It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
It’s a tall order …and Just so unfair for parents and young children.
Do you agree?
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
UNBELIEVABLE that this entire country has different laws depending on the particular state of how much time a child can play at school unstructured. California are following through on a 30 minute law.
THAT’S NOT ENOUGH! I’m just absolutely dumbfounded at the lack of empathy and understanding of what our children need from state officals.
Every school across this nation needs a minimum of a1hr lunch break and 2 x 20 min morning and afternoon break. Children are NOT robots. Also when you then start to look at those children with nerodiverse challenges is it any surprise they are suffering more in silence…they are expected to push through unrealistic expectations in this type of classroom setting. It is not good enough,I hope all you parents out there push this issue state wide.
Even those incarcerated get 1hr that’s more than our children, it’s shameful!!
And all in the name of wanting to academically catch up with other countries and we wonder why our children have mental health issues. This certainly contributes.
Too much pressure, look at China!
The benefits of this playtime for our children will always outway the economic greed – Jo Frost
What are your thoughts parents?
#recessforourkids
It is our responsibility as parents, not the teachers or the grandparents but us as parents to invest in our children’s welfare.
Let’s make wiser choices even if we weren’t raised the same way.
It’s really tough and incredibly sad to watch an over weight toddler run completely out of breath or a 5 year old with capped silver teeth because of too many sugary, high sodium foods.
We’ve all seen the children on social media who were noticeably overweight and NOT due to any medical condition but due to a lack of parental education and gusto from parents to do the right thing.
Even if you comment for concern you are labeled as ‘fat shaming’ . ..
Children video game too much, watch & swipe too much on phones. Let’s change that for them… after all we get to regulate.
And when you do watch the difference in their behaviour,energy and mental health. 😊
It’s never too late, never too late to start parents, I hope this is received with the loving intent it was sent. Jo xx
How do you feel about this ?
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We are all constantly underconstruction and whilst being so some of us get this beautiful experience, this honor, to raise children if you choose to in this world. Children have a profound way of teaching us much in life as parents if we are courageous enough to look deeper,go further, without any expectation, they just simply ask to be loved, protected and cared for. Don’t let your personal inner work put you off what indeed might maketh you.
Hold compassion for yourself and your passion as a parent will follow….sometimes you may find it’s the other way around.
Here’s to all of our children, the most beautiful blessings they are in our world….and most certainly in mine.. wouldn’t you agree? 🤍 Jo xx
Parents you got to do what it takes.
Are you concerned about them or are you too worried about yourself & whether they will still love you? It’s an honest question. Would you of thought twice of putting your child in a tepid bath if they of had a high fever?
Most times it takes being in two physical states at the same time. Your heart feels but your head knows what you need to do. Learn to take action with both states because it is required as a parents most times.
Yes stipulate that sleep time.
Yes Regulate that phone usage
Yes buy the food that is NOT crap full of sugar.
Yes do suggest they eat small & often.
Yes we are all getting out for fresh air daily.
Yes I can cuddle you and make you feel comforted and safe.
Yes I will sit a little longer, then i must get back to.
Yes I can just listen,always
Yes it won’t be this forever.
Yes I love you ❤️ always.
I see you parents, how are you doing, what worked for your family?
Jo xx
#helpingfamiliesshine💫
How many of you felt uncomfortable reading this post?
If you did, it was intentional, in a good way for it begs the question of why you continue to cross physical boundaries at that judo, swimming, ballet, football, singing lesson.
It’s a question worth answering right?
So many parents think they are helping their child however what happens is that your interference by stepping in or shouting over to your child distracts your childs focus to pay attention and listen,take direction from the main adult teacher and this is the skills they need to learn beyond you to sharpen their abilities, instead they then start to take direction from you looking for your approval and guidance.
You heard the story about too many chefs in the kitchen….🥴
Know that your presence is powerful enough, and when they next look over just smile or a thumbs up and then break the eye connection so they can shift their energy back to the coach ,let the teachers do their job so your child gets the most out them and of course the fun activity you have afforded them. Jo xx
#helpingfamiliesshine💫
Are you spending consistent loving fun time, giving them your sole attention [ no phones] after you pick up your little ones who spend 8 hrs and longer in childcare.
Do you make sure you honor the important cornerstones of their day more patiently? Mornings, after school bedtime rituals.
Are you on top of healthier food plans overall.
Are you addressing your need for de-stress practices.
Are you Saying NO more and allocating your energy where it’s needed.
Can you follow a healthier routine together?
Can you switch off that electronic babysitter?
Because if so don’t let anybody shame you around sleep training.
Without Sleep you have NO foundation to build upon and your children’s brains depend on you delivering that outcome for healthy development. Jo xx
#HelpingFamiliesShine💫
#childrensmentalhealthweek
#sleep #family
We all know or have that child that won’t let up, they negotiate and see every possible opening to influence your decision to a YES. However tactical this skill is and it is, the down side is you turn into a parent who slowly feels like your arguing with a 4 year old…even worse it can then turn into reactive behavior that leads to continued conflict.
The post explains clearly the steps that can be taken so that both parties feel respected. At some point you have to realise you are the adult and adopting a mature parental stance is what is needed ,not another child in the playground. Jo xx
Hope this helps 😊 and resonates with you today?
#helpingfamiliesshine💫
Some solutions parenting really are black & white it’s us parents who make it complicated. Know the difference as raising children requires the ability to find solutions in the grey area too, the middle. Jo xx
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
❤️😊❤️
Finally Science is catching up!
As many of you know, watching me for 2 decades now publicly, I’m a stickler when it comes to routines and consistency around bedtimes and the importance of quality sleep, helping millions of families world wide establish healthier patterns of behavior to do so successfully.
A study held by science researchers, lead by Dr. Emily Mertz at Colorado State University confirmed that firm daily routines were linked to better developed brains. The study involved 94 children of all economic backgrounds, measuring the structure of their brains via MRI scans and asking parents about their sleeping patterns,routines,playtimes and whether there was consistency overall.
Other findings include sleep insufficiency impacting emotional processing and academic achievement which also impacts children’s mental health – Brain health.
The full article can be found on The Times website and has been published in the Journal Brain and Behaviour.
I would encourage you all to read the full article if you carve time and if not remember the responsibility we take on as parents and what we instill to ensure a better 40 winks in our homes will ultimately improve our lives significantly.
Most times the findings can be found in the experience of doing the work , in the trenches with families as the work is immersive, it’s always nice to have the science perspective. – Jo x 😴💤
#helpingfamiliesshine💫
#Family
#sleepdeprivation
#Brainhealth
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It is in the nuance of knowing when doing so is going to get in the way of protecting them…like them hanging onto your hip when cooking over the hot stove.
Or carrying them like little puppies delaying their confidence to walk alittle more and explore confidently the safe surroundings, or to try something new because there is this comfort zone that is not gently being nudged in the right direction for them to see the awe in the situation they can be a part of.
All children need this gentle hand at some point, this encouragement, knowing that we are there and aren’t going anywhere either so they can trust to just simply do and be, this requires our patience but also our connection to gage as such with our own child or our little charge if you are a carer or nursery school educator.
Social media around Parenting topics and trends are so black and white, it is literally creating a narrative that is squeezing the nuance out of everything, parenting from my vast experience is ALL about the middle ground and how to be more assertive, more balanced more yin yang in this space – Jo Frost.
How do you feel about ‘Parenting Topics’ on social media ? 🤔
#Helpingfamiliesshine💫
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