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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Supernanny 's Jo Frost Reacts After Sharing Anaphylaxis Diagnosis
Originally appeared on E! Online Jo Frost is the one receiving support this time. After the Supernanny alum detailed her lifelong struggle with anaphylaxis, she received a flood of messages thanking her for her vulnerability and fans sharing stories of their own experiences with the allergen-induced shock. 'I remember an episode of Supernanny where you encouraged a little girl to explain to the waitress about all the things she was allergic to,' one fan detailed below Jo's July 12 post. 'It was so sweet to watch. I'm 21 and I still get nervous to speak up because I can be shy at times and I don't like to worry people.' The fan noted, 'I love how you always use a loving tone when explaining things." For her part, Jo reflected on the episode, which occurred during the season eight revival in 2020, 'So courageous so young it was a beautiful privilege to help her." Another fan also recalled the episode, noting Jo had used her own experiences with food allergies to help the little girl. As the fan wrote, 'You told her you also have food allergies and you helped her conquer her fears right there with you!' More from E! Online John Goodman Puts 200-Lb. Weight Loss Transformation on Display on Red Carpet Madam Secretary's Téa Leoni and Tim Daly Marry in New York Wedding Supernanny's Jo Frost Details Life-Threatening Diagnosis And the 55-year-old responded back with a 100 percent emoji. Meanwhile, Jo also made a point to react to social media users who shared ideas for how society could be more accommodating to those with severe allergies. 'I was reading about these guys who have manufactured emergency epi pen kits that can be kept in locations like the De Fib devices,' one fan wrote. 'That'd be such a good idea if restaurants and airplanes , theatres etc , all had one.' To which Jo wrote back, 'Agree!' Along with sharing her diagnosis, Jo—who previously shared during an episode of Supernanny that she is allergic to tree nuts, peanuts, crustacean, and all shellfish—used her platform to shed a light on all of those struggling with the life-threatening predicament. 'I have survived more anaphylactic shocks than I'm prepared to go into detail about right now,' Jo shared in her video. 'I'm unapologetic for my medical condition but it does impact how I live my life daily, like the precautions I take, the energy I have to use to discern with hypervigilance whether you do know what you're talking about when you're in a restaurant or just winging it because you can't be asked to go to the back of the kitchen and truly ask the chef.' Indeed, Jo emphasized the need for the end of any stigma around food allergies as 'faddy diets.' 'I don't need your mumbling insults, your passive aggressive comments or your ignorance,' she continued. 'Just your need to be willing to learn, educate your staff, change your policies, menus, workspaces, school training, event spaces for all to champion children who are all ours really in this world. And show empathy and understanding to each other.' Keep reading for more stars who have opened up about their own health scares… Suki Waterhouse's HerniaBrian Austin Green's Perforated AppendixAdam Devine's Long-Term Injury From Childhood AccidentJason Tartick's Back InjuryMatt Kirschenheiter's Heart AttackTracy Morgan's Medical EmergencyChristy Carlson Romano's Eye InjuryAmy Schumer's Cushing SyndromeCasey Fitzgerald's Neck Injury From Hockey Skate BladeHailey Bieber's Blood ClotJustin Bieber's Ramsay Hunt SyndromeJamie Foxx's Brain Bleed & StrokeEmilia Clarke's Brain AneurysmCori Broadus's StrokeShailene Woodley's Health Battle For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Supernanny Jo Frost urges parents not to avoid one thing when kids go back to school
Parenting expert Jo Frost, who is best known for her role on Supernanny, has taken to social media to share some advice to parents over a 'ridiculous' back-to-school trend 'Supernanny' Jo Frost, who once graced our television screens turning chaotic households into tranquil homes, may not be a TV regular these days but she's still dishing out guidance online. The one-time supernanny to the nation's most unruly children has shared her dismay over the stark change in parenting since the 2000s. Gone are the simple days; now it's an era of tech-savvy toddlers and budding influencers who idolise internet celebrities. Nevertheless, Jo, 55, hasn't shied away from advising parents against surrendering to screen time, especially as children gear up for the new school term. The childcare expert is particularly livid with "Get ready with me" (GRWM) clips featuring youngsters barely into primary school. Voicing her disapproval on Instagram in 2024, where her message struck a chord with over 27,000 likes, Jo asserted that parents should "regain control" and prioritise family time in the morning. She criticised the trend with a sharp message: "I'm watching 7, 8, 9 years olds doing back-to-school morning routine as posts!" She continued her impassioned plea: "Parents, what on earth are you thinking? No Seriously? A time when family connection should be at its most high, a smooth operation of a well-practised routine of breakfast together, life skills accomplished a mindset of focus and attention and the privilege to be educated. "It is bad enough seeing how many parents are dependent on iPads and screens in the morning as babysitters turning into bad habits and chaotic mornings but please, now this? Look, you've got to take responsibility.", she added. "I'm tired of hearing when anybody speaks the truth they are shaming, this is NOT shaming this is YOU CAN DO SO MUCH BETTER FOR YOUR CHILDREN and you must! You must. "I know you can but you got to get your priorities straight! Let children be children PLEASE! Let children wake with bed head not produced parents. They need hugs a warm smile a morning kiss, not you with a setup camera producing, or allowing it. "Let children embrace your positive energy before you all go your separate ways for 8 hrs. Nobody wants grandiose children... do you really understand what you are breeding here in your home?", asked Jo. Instagram users were divided over the tips, as some followers didn't have an issue with "child bloggers" while others agreed, calling for the comeback of "Supernanny". One user exclaimed: "YES!!! Thank you Jo!!!!! Imagine the damage of growing up with a camera constantly in your face." An individual said: "Bring back Supernanny!" While one debated: "I think one picture to capture the first day is fine and not what Jo is talking about," another joined the row saying: "Do you think shaming them on social media helps?".
The Sun
13 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Supernanny star Jo Frost reveals she's battling ‘life threatening medical condition' in emotional new video
SUPERNANNY star Jo Frost has opened up a "life threatening" medical condition that has previously left her "hospitalised". In an emotional new video, the TV personality revealed she has said anaphylaxis, as she urged others to be more compassionate toward those battling the condition. 5 5 5 "I've survived more anaphylactic shocks than I'm prepared to go into detail about right now," the 55-year-old shared. "I have anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical condition to certain foods that will compromise my body so horrifically to the point of hospitalization," she added. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that happens very quickly in response to food, medicine or insect stings. Most people associate it with a swollen throat, difficulty breathing, an itchy rash and even fainting. Jo spoke about her own experience with the condition in a bid to raise awareness for others and to stress the seriousness of it. "Absolute millions of my community around the world, children and adults, live cautiously and anxiously navigating this journey with not nearly enough compassion, education and empathy from those who do not," she continued. "Today, everyone will know someone or someone who knows of one with anaphylaxis. "If you ignore the severity of this medical condition, it's as bad as shoving a loaded gun in my face. "I did not ask for it, and it does not define who I am and the impact that I make in the world daily." The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later. Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening. In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it's important to know how to recognise them and act quickly. Mild to moderate symptoms include: Itchy mouth, tongue and throat Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria) Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea Runny nose and sneezing Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Swelling of your throat and tongue Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing Feeling tired or confused Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting Skin that feels cold to the touch Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. Follow these steps if you think you or someone you're with is having an anaphylactic reaction: Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you're having an anaphylactic reaction. Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you're struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you're pregnant, lie on your left side). If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it's still in the skin. If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector. Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better. Sources: Allergy UK, NHS The TV nanny and author explained that it is a daily battle and she has to be constantly vigilant when it comes to what she eats. "But it does impact how I live my life daily, like the precautions I take, the energy I have to use to discern with hypervigilance," she shared. Jo also criticised restaurants who fail to pay attention to the dangers of the condition. "By the way, I speak on behalf of those who also have celiac disease, too, because we are all not faddy eaters. I'm not looking to be treated special, I'm looking to be treated with the same dignity and attentiveness as you just showed others," she went on to say. She also hit out at people who have "passive-aggressive" comments because they don't understand it. Jo added: "Get curious and learn more, because really, as mentioned before, we all know someone." The parenting guru, who found fame through Channel 4 show Supernanny in 2004, has helped hundreds of parents over the years. 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.
The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Supernanny star Jo Frost reveals she's battling ‘life threatening medical condition' in emotional new video
SUPERNANNY star Jo Frost has opened up a "life threatening" medical condition that has previously left her "hospitalised". In an emotional new video, the TV personality revealed she has said 5 Supernanny star Jo Frost reveals she's battling a life threatening medical condition Credit: Instragram / jofrost 5 Jo opened up about her scary ordeal dealing with anaphylaxis Credit: Rex 5 The TV personality said she's had numerous anaphylactic shocks in her lifetime Credit: Handout "I've survived more anaphylactic shocks than I'm prepared to go into detail about right now," the 55-year-old shared. "I have anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical condition to certain foods that will compromise my body so horrifically to the point of hospitalization," she added. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that happens very quickly in response to food, medicine or insect stings. Most people associate it with a swollen throat, difficulty breathing, an itchy rash and even fainting. READ MORE ON JO FROST Jo spoke about her own experience with the condition in a bid to raise awareness for others and to stress the seriousness of it. "Absolute millions of my community around the world, children and adults, live cautiously and anxiously navigating this journey with not nearly enough compassion, education and empathy from those who do not," she continued. "Today, everyone will know someone or someone who knows of one with anaphylaxis. "If you ignore the severity of this medical condition, it's as bad as shoving a loaded gun in my face. Most read in News TV "I did not ask for it, and it does not define who I am and the impact that I make in the world daily." The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later. Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening. In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it's important to know how to recognise them and act quickly. Mild to moderate symptoms include: Itchy mouth, tongue and throat Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria) Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea Runny nose and sneezing Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Swelling of your throat and tongue Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing Feeling tired or confused Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting Skin that feels cold to the touch Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. Follow these steps if you think you or someone you're with is having an anaphylactic reaction: Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you're having an anaphylactic reaction. Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you're struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you're pregnant, lie on your left side). If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it's still in the skin. If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector. Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better. Sources: Allergy UK, NHS The TV nanny and author explained that it is a daily battle and she has to be constantly vigilant when it comes to what she eats. "But it does impact how I live my life daily, like the precautions I take, the energy I have to use to discern with hypervigilance," she shared. Jo also criticised restaurants who fail to pay attention to the dangers of the condition. "By the way, I speak on behalf of those who also have celiac disease, too, because we are all not faddy eaters. I'm not looking to be treated special, I'm looking to be treated with the same dignity and attentiveness as you just showed others," she went on to say. She also hit out at people who have "passive-aggressive" comments because they don't understand it. Jo added: "Get curious and learn more, because really, as mentioned before, we all know someone." The parenting guru, who found fame through Channel 4 show And despite her iconic show ending in 2008, 5 Jo hit out at people who have 'passive-aggressive' comments about the condition Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Jo also criticised restaurants who fail to pay attention to the dangers of the condition Credit: Rex
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Supernanny Jo Frost reveals anaphylaxis diagnosis
Supernanny star Jo Frost has revealed she suffers from "life-threatening" anaphylaxis. The British reality TV star announced her medical condition in a video posted to her Instagram over the weekend. "I've survived more anaphylactic shocks than I'm prepared to go into detail about right now," Frost began in the clip shared with fans. "I have anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical condition to certain foods that will compromise my body so horrifically to the point of hospitalisation." "Absolute millions of my community around the world, children and adults, live cautiously and anxiously navigating this journey with not nearly enough compassion, education and empathy from those who do not," she claimed. "Today, everyone will know someone or someone who knows of one with anaphylaxis," Frost continued. "If you ignore the severity of this medical condition, it's as bad as shoving a loaded gun in my face." The parenting expert expressed that she is "unapologetic" about her health struggle. "I did not ask for it, and it does not define who I am and the impact that I make in the world daily," she said. "But it does impact how I live my life daily, like the precautions I take, the energy I have to use to discern with hypervigilance." She also asked that people educate themselves on the condition, as she doesn't want any "mumbling insults" from "ignorant" people. Frost is best known for the UK reality television programme Supernanny UK, in which she starred from 2004 to 2008. She has since branched off into several other reality shows worldwide.
