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Parent Blogging All Stars #22: My Monkeys Don’t Sit Still

My Monkeys Don't Sit StillThis week’s Parent Blogging All Star is Jo from My Monkeys Don’t Sit Still. She has 2 boys and first started blogging when realising she needed something for her.  Here is her full story:

Your Name:

Jo Laybourn

Blog Name:

My Monkeys Don’t Sit Still

What are the sexes and ages of your children?:

I have two sons. Little monkey is 3yrs old. Big monkey is so to be 6yrs old.

What got you into parent blogging?:

I needed something for me. Something to focus on and enjoyed reading friends blogs. I thought I would like to give it a go myself and am loving blogging! It’s a great way to keep a record of my sons childhood and the fun we have as a family.

What is your top parenting tip to share with our readers? Can be on any topic for little ones :-) (under 8s):

Try really hard to see things through their eyes sometimes. Young children see things as being fun when we might see their fun as something else! I’ve relived parts of my own childhood since having the boys and it’s bought back great memories, which has helped me understand where they’re at! They grow up far too quickly, so enjoy the former years.

Can you share a parenting advice post with us from your blog too; your favourite one? Why do you like this post? Please include the link for us.:

I’ve no posts written on the subject of parenting advice to date. I’m no expert and am still learning myself!

Who’s your favourite parent blogger at the moment and why? Please include a link to their blog home page.:

I love The Oliver’s Madhouse (http://theoliversmadhouse.co.uk/) because it’s full of fun, includes current affairs and is real to life. Go read, I think you’ll love it too.

Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, website editor and a qualified counsellor with experience of working with both children and adults.She is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists, with her own private practise. She also freelances with her local Mind organisation.Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, use those grey cells at the same time, and supplement her counselling income.KiddyCharts has reach of over 680k across socials and the site. The site works with big family brands to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10. She is a specialist counsellor for neurodivergent individuals and brings this expertise to her resources and the site. She is also an ADHDer herself.KiddyCharts gives 51%+ profits to charities, focused on supporting mental health and a community in TanzaniaHelen has also worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on.Get in touch TODAY!

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Kate Williams

Monday 17th of March 2014

Great answers :) by spooky coincidence I only discovered jo's blog this week so it's nice to find out a bit more about her!

Leanne

Saturday 15th of March 2014

Great answers :)... x

Shell Louise

Saturday 15th of March 2014

I totally agree about trying to see things through their eyes sometimes. I love your blog name!

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