Find out more about KidStart's intrepid duo of would-be parents. Tweet @KidStartJames or @KidStartJo to ask them more questions or leave a comment at the bottom of this page.


  1. What makes you smile?
    Being awesome!

  2. Have you got any experience caring for a child?
    None. I don't even have any brothers or sisters...

  3. Where did you grow up?
    North Yorkshire.

  4. What did you want to be when you grew up?
    A pilot.

  5. Favourite childhood irrational fear?
    Waxworks and dolls - I'm still scared of them now!

  6. What superpower would like to have?
    Invincibility - but with the benefit of ageing naturally. Who wants to live forever?!

  7. What activities make you lose track of time?
    Drumming.

  8. Favourite thing to do at the weekend?
    I typically spend my weekends with friends, but I like writing and drumming too. I often help my flatmate with her numerous arts & crafts projects.

  9. Worst childhood habit?
    Biting my nails.

  10. Favourite thing about working at KidStart?
    It's great to work with enthusiastic people. I get to put my ideas forward and see them come to fruition.






  1. What makes you smile?
    A clear blue sky and sunshine!

  2. Have you got any experience caring for a child?
    Yes, I often look after a two-year-old boy called Josh. I enjoy taking him on days out and spoiling him. I have also done the odd bit of babysitting for my neighbours.

  3. Where did you grow up?
    North London.

  4. What did you want to be when you grew up?
    A nurse, something I wouldn't consider now since I really dislike going to hospitals.

  5. Favourite childhood irrational fear?
    Sharks in swimming pools. I was convinced they could get in swimming pools somehow!

  6. What superpower would like to have?
    To be able to produce a never-ending supply of money.

  7. What activities make you lose track of time?
    Knitting, yoga and having a few glasses of wine with my friends.

  8. Favourite thing to do at the weekend?
    Seeing friends and family.

  9. Worst childhood habit?
    Fainting. Apparently I used to faint when I cried hysterically but eventually grew out of it!

  10. Favourite thing about working at KidStart?
    Being able to find out about all the great shopping deals and promotions!



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