Jo Frost Biography

(Nanny, Reality TV Personality)

Birthday: June 27, 1971 (Cancer)

Born In: London, United Kingdom

Joanne “Jo” Frost is a British reality TV personality who has over 25 years of experience as a childcare professional. She came into prominence through the reality TV program ‘Supernanny’ on which she acted as a nanny. With her arched eyebrows, smart English accent, and authoritative air, she became a star through this reality series. Besides working as a ‘nanny’ on television, Frost has also produced a handful of shows. She hosted the talk show named ‘Family Matters’ for ITV. The British television personality has appeared on a 90-minute episode of ‘Family S.O.S with Jo Frost’. This show focussed on issues such as addiction, abuse, blended families, marital problems, and so on. Frost is also an author who has written six books on parenting and childcare. They include: ‘Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children’, ‘Ask Supernanny: What Every Parent Wants to Know’, ‘Jo Frost's Confident Baby Care’, ‘Jo Frost's Toddler SOS’, ‘Jo Frost's Toddler Rules’ and ‘Jo Frost's Confident Toddler Care’. Note that the popular nanny is also an advocate for several child-related issues. For instance, she is an advocate for UN foundation’s ‘Shot@Life’, a movement that aims at reducing vaccine-preventable childhood diseases and deaths.
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In June

Also Known As: Joanne Frost

Age: 53 Years, 53 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Darrin Jackson (2011–)

father: Michael Frost

mother: Joa Frost

siblings: Matthew Frost (brother)

Reality TV Personalities British Women

Height: 5'2" (157 cm), 5'2" Females

City: London, England

  • 1

    Is Jo Frost still a nanny?

    Yes, Jo Frost continues to work as a professional nanny and parenting expert.
  • 2

    Where can I watch Jo Frost's TV shows?

    You can watch Jo Frost's TV shows on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video or on the Lifetime network.
  • 3

    Does Jo Frost have any books on parenting?

    Yes, Jo Frost has written several books on parenting, offering advice and tips based on her experience as a nanny.
  • 4

    What parenting techniques does Jo Frost advocate for?

    Jo Frost often promotes using positive reinforcement, effective communication, and setting clear boundaries when it comes to parenting.
  • 5

    Is Jo Frost a certified childcare expert?

    Yes, Jo Frost is a certified childcare expert with years of experience working with families and children.
Career As A Reality Television Personality
As of 2017, Jo Frost had worked as a nanny for around 27 years, starting from 1989 at the age of 18. She was employed in the USA as well as in the UK and one of her clients was John Lloyd, a famous television producer. Jo Frost joined Channel 4's reality show ‘Supernanny’ in 2004. This show was watched by over six million viewers in the very first year and thus, it became a huge success. After the UK version, the show was re-created in several other countries. After working for about seven years in the show, Frost quit ‘Supernanny’ and another woman, Deborah Tillman, was hired in place of her for the USA version.
After this, Frost appeared on ‘Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance’, a show that aired in the United Kingdom in 2010. Three years later, the reality TV star did ‘Family S.O.S. with Jo Frost’. This 90-minute episode focused on issues such as addiction, abuse, blended families, marital problems, etc. Then in 2014, Frost hosted ITV’s ‘Family Matters’. A year later, Frost's production company named Nanny Jo Productions joined hands with Strix Television to create the show ‘Nanny on Tour’.
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As An Author
Jo Frost is also an author who has written six books on parenting and child care. These books include: ‘Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children’, ‘Ask Supernanny: What Every Parent Wants to Know’, ‘Jo Frost's Confident Baby Care’, ‘Jo Frost's Toddler SOS’, ‘Jo Frost's Toddler Rules’ and ‘Jo Frost's Confident Toddler Care’.
As An Advocate
Jo Frost is an advocate for the UN foundation’s ‘Shot@Life’, a movement that aims at reducing vaccine-preventable childhood diseases and deaths. Besides this, she works in support of people who suffer from life-threatening allergies; she is also the 2014 ambassador for FARE (full form: Food, Allergy, Research and Education). Frost is also an activist for kids dealing with abandonment and poverty.
Personal Life
Joanne Frost was born on 27 June 1971 in London, United Kingdom, to parents Michael Frost and Joa Frost. She has a brother named Matthew. She got married to Darrin Jackson, a location coordinator, in 2011. The couple has been living in California since 2014.
Facts About Jo Frost
Jo Frost, also known as the "Supernanny," is a British television personality and childcare expert who gained fame for her no-nonsense approach to parenting.
She has authored several bestselling books on parenting and child discipline, sharing her expertise and advice with families around the world.
In addition to her success as a television personality, Jo Frost is also a passionate advocate for children's rights and is involved in various charitable initiatives.
Jo Frost's compassionate and empathetic approach to working with families has endeared her to viewers and made her a trusted resource for parents seeking guidance.
Despite her tough exterior on screen, Jo Frost is known for her warm and caring demeanor in real life, showing genuine concern and support for the families she works with.

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