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Countdown to KiddyCharts
Well hello to everyone. I have finally made it.
Countdown - testing boosters!
KiddyCharts feels like an awful long time in the making, it’s been years in my head at least. Fed up of not finding the lovely picture based reward charts, or potty training charts that I was sure would work for us on the web, I designed my own.
For those of you that follow me on Twitter, you would be forgiven for thinking I was making it all up. But it is true, honest. So here we are; we are finally off the launch pad, but we haven’t yet made it to the moon…
Our website is due to launch soon, so I am opening up the blog. Mainly because not chatting is impossible for me. People learn that about me quickly. But where do I start on here?
Let me tell you a bit about myself.
Working mum: sneaky scheduling
I’m a mum first, have a part-time job and around both of these I manage KiddyCharts.
I have two kids and one husband; two is enough for me and I only just manage to keep track of them.
My daughter, Little Miss Chatterbox, is six going on forty and my son, Stuntboy, is four, and wants to be a superhero. I need to be one to keep up with him.
I shall share some of my kids exploits with you. Names changed to protect the innocent. Oh, and also because its more fun. My long-suffering husband, Brad (not really but I suspect that’s the only nickname I shall get away with) works hard so time as a family is precious.
I tweet in strange places and hide the iPad in increasingly ingenious ways to insure that my work doesn’t affect that time together.
I have to admit that I am becoming rather sneaky.
Shared Experiences; from behaviour charts to business
I certainly don’t claim to be an expert in the topics I shall touch on within this blog. I’ve been in business for a bit, and a mum for a bit less. I read about lots of things and have ideas about a lot of other stuff too, particularly if I have just eaten chocolate.
I set up KiddyCharts to share my experiences, this blog is an extension of that. Inspired by my business and my children; I hope to be able to help others with the challenge of being a working parent and perhaps even bring a smile to yours and your kids faces.
I have called this blog “Mummy’s Little Stars” because my children are the driving force behind my business and my life. They are helping and advising me every step of the way, and in my daughter’s case, whether I want the advice or not.
So forgive my stumblings here in the coming weeks as I get to grips with this blogging lark. I have picked up fabulous tips from some great friends on Twitter and Facebook, but it’s so much harder when you actually get down to it, isn’t it?
If anyone has any blogging tips, please feel free to comment below – I need all the help I can get!
I think that’s the introductions over; anyone fancy a G&T?
Great post Helen and the charts are a wonderful idea, I’m sure they’ll do well. FYI, I found you and your blog via Google+. Good move having a G+ page too.
Good luck with everything.
Thanks very much, Mickey. I agree – Google plus v important nowadays particularly after the changes to search. And cheers fopr the good luck. Regards.
You already seem like a blogging professional… just keep going as you are. And congratulations on the launch!!
That means a lot, Misha. Thx v much – love ur blog too by the way…and the choice of music!
I honestly thought you had been around ages! Great concept and good that you will have a website soon – I hope it goes well for you. I think the blog looks good! Come and find us on LAB any time you need a chat
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we were just saying yesterday that the time is coming for a reward chart for our 18 month old (today) daughter, not because she is naughty of course (ahem, as you would say!). Well done for getting starting in business, I’ve been there for years & love being my own boss (read bossy!)
And clearly, my kids are never naughty either?!!? Thanks for the encouragement – I am loving being my own boss too…though my daughter seems to think that she’s running the business for me sometimes! Can’t imagine where she gets that kind of thing from….
And can I also just add – Happy Birthday to your daughter!
Yay! Well done! Looking forward to lots more
Great stuff and great post. Welcome to the Blogosphere. Think your Blog looks good. Pictures are always a thumbs up. If you want to feel even better about your design, layout etc though then just have a look at mine
Looks fine to me – u have a vid up there and everything!
Great first post and such a simple yet clever concept for your biz. Wishing you every success
Cheers, Fiona. Hope everyone else agrees.
Great post!
Can’t wait to see the charts, I have 3 boys and I am always using behavioural charts.
I too have a 4 year old super hero, he’s called Super Joseph.
Hope to become blogging friends
Thx so much, Angela. Wow. Three superheroes. That would keep u on your toes. Thx for the encouragement. Glad to connect on http://www.loveallblogs.com too.
Well I’m no expert but I say that’s a pretty good start Helen. – well done you! Good to learn a bit more about you. Look forward to the launch of Kiddy Charts as I am sure you are too!
Thanks, Maria. I’m very much looking forward to the launch too
Congrats! Great first post.
Cheers, Fiona. It feels so much easier when ur reading other people stuff!
Welcome to the world of blogging
Cheers, Elaine!