Supernanny Jo Frost warns of common parenting mistake that ‘stresses kids out’ – making them unruly, naughty & exhausted
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JO Frost has warned parents of a common mistake that may ‘stress kids out’. So if your little one is unruly, naughty and exhausted, you’ve come to the right place and will need to take notes. The parenting guru, who found fame through Channel 4 show Supernanny in 2004, has helped hundreds of parents over the years.
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And despite her iconic show ending in 2008, she has remained an authority on parenting ever since - and often shares tips, tricks and advice on her Instagram page where she boasts more than 600,000 followers. In a recent clip, Jo has revealed the popular assumption mums and dads must stop making.
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While many parents assume that it's a good thing to keep children busy and tire them out, according to Jo, this could actually be having a detrimental impact on their lives. Jo urged her followers against over-scheduling with their kids - and instead stressed promoting free time for them to “potter” and “play”.
She believes that throwing your kids into activities could be a sign you're actually avoiding quality time. She said: “Many of you schedule because you find it hard to be with your children. “But, they are stressed out because it’s too much - [resulting in] unruly behaviour and backchat.”.
Subsequently, the 54-year-old advised: “What I want parents to know is, they can stop and reset. “So, reset, reclaim your rest and relax as a family. “Parents, please remember NOT to over-schedule your children’s daily routine. “They need time to potter, play and be their non-performing self.”.
