YouTube adventure – Boog TV
Since she was about 2 years old my eldest started to use You Tube. She has her own account on gmail because I created for her when she was still a baby as a way to use Picasa to share pictures with the family that was living abroad.
Facebook was not an option then although I had an account…people just didn’t share as many personal pictures on there.
So when mummy receive an iPad as a present from daddy for her birthday besides doing her own thing(I started blogging in 2011) she started to also put her baby nursery rhymes on YouTube.
Little by little Kara started knowing more and more about it. She learned where to find and how to open the Youtube application not only on the iPad but on the iPhones too, to go straight to the history of her viewings and how to find her favourites. It really helped that I created an account for her as like that I was able to also restrict her Youtube account to view only things for kids.
Let’s watch use youtube around that time here:
The video was uploaded in november 2011 but at first it was only available for the people that have the link. I “think” I now made available for everybody. I am still learning the strings of it…YouTube that is.
Now almost 4 years later my eldest has become an expert and she taught her sister how to use it too. Over the years she moved from watching nursery rhymes to cartoons and then to review about toys, make up tutorials , Kinder surprise opening and so much more.
And…a couple of months ago…she requested to start doing her own YouTube videos. At first I was really surprised and didn’t quite understand how my 5 year old could even think of such a thing?!?
It was definitely a decision I had to take with my husband too…and as he was very open…We went for it and this is how my daughter’s You Tube channel was created…
I helped her and I will always try and fulfil her wishes as long as it doesn’t put her in a great danger. Anyway although I had to film her with my phone or my tablet we’ve done a couple of videos and here is what we end up with:
We filmed a couple more but I am still working at them and to a branding for the channel. As I said I am still learning the strings of it so will let you know of any updates as we go.
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How about your child? Does your child like using YouTube? Will be nice to hear if your child/children have a YouTube channel and we will be happy to come and follow you!
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42 Comments
Polly
my youngest two daughters love youtube too
Emily Knight
Bless her, she’s a natural! I have no children, but my best friend’s 4 year old loves finding things to watch on YouTube!
Otilia
Oh she loved that you said she is a natural! Thank you x
Amy Squires
My son Morgan loves Youtube. He’s always asking to watch videos on it. I just think it’s a shame they don’t have better parental controls. Morgan would love to set up his own channel though!
Otilia
Yes they don’t unfortunately but my girls sit next to me when they watch or we all watch videos on the tv so it is easy to control. they are only allowed a little every day though too
Jen aka Muminthemadhouse
Both my boys love You tube, but I do regulate what they watch. A lot is AliA!
Otilia
What is AliA Jen? I make sure they watch only the good things too x
Pinkoddy
I have subscribed. My kids love YouTube (especially the 7 year old) but they are watchers.
lisa prince
I dont allow my children to have their own accounts but i do allow thm to use mine so i can keep an eye out on what they are viewing , they especially love the music x
Otilia
oh I understand. I like giving her own gmail account because i can limit it to view only things for kids.
Cherished By Me
Yes mine love You Tube too but only my 17 year old posts on it, I can see the youngest thinking it fun though. 🙂
Otilia
Oh wow i still can’t go over the fact that you have a 17 year old daughter!
Globalmouse
Yes, my three absolutely love YouTube too. They don’t have their own accounts but love watching. Your daughter is so sweet!
Otilia
Thank you lovely!
Jaime oliver
oh this is fab what a great idea, my daughter is hankering after a youtube channel .. i might look more into it 🙂
Otilia
You should! I thought about keeping it private but she looks at the views every day now…at 5!
My Family Ties
Both my daughter’s love to use You Tube and I have to say I am a bit of a novice at it now that I use it for my blog – I need to improve my skills!
Otilia
I have to do so. I am learning as i go 🙂 but thats what we do for the kids don’t we?
Louisa
My children love YouTube, the elder ones like Minecraft tutorials and the youngest is a huge fan of egg opening and playdoh videos. She enjoyed watching your daughters egg opening, it’s right up her street 🙂
Otilia
Oh that is nice. Just told Kara and she is quite chuffed 🙂
ninjcat
She is such a little lady , what a brilliant youtube she is x
Otilia
oh thank you that is nice for you to say.
Mina Joshi
Youtube wasn’t around when my kids were growing up. I like your idea of encouraging your daughters to be creative.
Otilia
thank you Mina. She seems to have a talent for talking in front of the camera and she is quite confident.
You Baby Me Mummy
Aww she is such a cutie. A future You Tube star x
Otilia
And hopefully not only 🙂 It really helps to boost her confidence 🙂
Michelle
My boy loss watching Youtube vids, his current favourites are Ben and Holly and people opening kinder eggs! xxx
Otilia
Phew! Mine are not the only ones!
Stephen
It is rare I watch youtube unless there is a music video I want to watch.
Mummy of Two
There is so much useful content on You Tube I think it’s great children can use it – though there is also lots of rubbish that needs filtering out too!
Kara
My kids adore youtube – the eldest watch people playing games whereas Eliza stalks My Little Pony videos. Sebby likes watching the videos I have taken on my phone and it is the one thing that settles him if he is fractious
Clare Nicholas
Emmy at just 5 hasn’t really used youtube but I’d happily help her if she wanted to start making her own videos.
What a natural bless her
Ryan Costello
Vlogen is the future and the kids will know no different soon enough. She really is a natural. I looked Kinder eggs when I was a kid!
Rachel
I am one of those people who never uses youtube unless there is something funny I have found to watch a clip of x
Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk)
Its great that your daughter is so techie nad can master all this at such ayoung age.
Mum of One
Oh Otilia she is adorable. I love the missing teeth too 🙂 I am a complete beginner with you tube but am trying to learn. She is a natural! Thanks for sharing with the #pinitparty this week. Have pinned x
Stephs Two Girls
Yes, my daughter uses YouTube – and has more subscribers and more views than me!! Mostly down to a Minecraft animation she did – sadly before we learned how to monetise videos 🙁 Anyway she is at Tamsa Curtis, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HCwZZrCoedrSVQpSz_mPQ and would love to follow your girl back! x
Otilia
Oh nice one! Just Visited and following her now!
Helen | cocomamastyle
It’s amazing how quickly they learn how to use technology isn’t it! My 3yo watched me film for my YouTube channel and wanted to so her own style video! So her first is here: http://youtu.be/TXZXqf2tLRM and if she wants to do more I will help her- though she knows how to record and stop on the MacBook by herself!
Like you I shared with friends but after discussing with my boyfriend we thought why not make it public. It’s fun and she loves it so no harm.
I would never publish anything that may embarrass her in the future!
Will subscribe to Boog Tv- looks fab!
And who doesn’t love a kinder egg video!!!
Verily Victoria Vocalises
Oh bless her, this is SO lovely. Technology really is so accessible now. Those videos are great. Grace loves YouTube – although the rule is that she can only watch it when I am in the room! She also records videos and is really confident on them – although she does sometimes adopt an American accent which I find odd! Thank you so much for linking to #PoCoLo 🙂 x
Kim Carberry
Aww! Bless her! She’s a natural in front of the camera….Well done her!
My girls love to watch You Tube videos! Mainly minecraft one’s x
JuggleMum, Nadine Hill (@Businessmum)
Hey Otilia
Thanks for adding your link to this post to the BritMums Video Round-up that I edit…. Next time you vlog anything, don’t forget to let me know! If you email or tweet me your link (@Businessmum), I can ensure that your link goes into the main round-up!
Next one is out mid-March so loads of time if you are planning anything soon:-)