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"Being A Daughter's First Male Role Model." Sarah Simons - The Internet's Mum. Writer; Teacher; YouTuber AND YouTuber's Mum; Daughter.


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This chat got me thinking about the importance of my place as the first male role model in my daughter's life. And, for me, that means making sure she's aware of 90s pop anthems. - Al

This episode's guest is only The Mum of the whole-wide, world wide web, Sarah Simons. Right at the start you'll find out that this wasn't a title she gave herself, rather it was bestowed on her by the millions of fans of her son. But also, as you'll hear, it's quite deserved. Sarah is an ACE Mum.

Asking what was the last conversation she had with her son, Tom, Sarah talks about the helplessness of seeing your child grieve for the loss of a friend.

We touch upon internet safety, given that my 5-year-old is obsessed with watching donkey clips (with a recent added addition of anything Jurassic Park/World.)

As parents, your main job is to keep your kids safe. You know, in whatever context that means. So as an adult, would we go, "Go on seven year old go into that room and shut that door with lots of strangers talking about whatever you want, and you'll probably be fine"? No. - Sarah

The question Sarah, a Mum, wanted to ask me, a Dad, revolved around the importance of knowing I am the first male role model in my daughter's life. The responsibility of encouraging Sienna to grow as herself, and as a strong, independent, self-respecting woman.

Sarah talks about looking after her Dad and caring for him through his dementia.

Finally, you will hear the coolest parenting reason for taking your child out of school, ever. Baby, you were born to run!

Sarah Simons - The Internet Mum is available to enjoy in all her infectious positivity in this episode, and here:

Twitter - @MrsSarahSimons

Youtube - SarahSimonsInternetMum

If you can relate, or are affected by Sarah's story about caring for her Dad, here's a link to help you and your loved ones - Dementia UK

And Sarah calls her son Tom, but more than 14 million of his YouTube subscribers know him as @TommyInnit

Speaking of YouTube, here's one of my son's favourite donkey videos - HEE-HAW

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Thank you for listening. I hope you are well and happy.

Al

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Dad Asks MumsBy Al Booth