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Happy Mum Happy Baby

Psychologist Dr Julie on letting go of perfection in parenting and the power of making mistakes

Happy Mum Happy Baby

Giovanna Fletcher

Kids & Family

4.85.7K Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

On this week's episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Clinical Psychologist Dr Julie joins Giovanna to talk about perfection, parenting and letting go of the expectations we place on ourselves. 


Julie opens up about being diagnosed with breast cancer last year and tells Gi why and how she talked to her three children about it.


Plus Gi and Julie discuss hypnobirthing and the importance of having agency during birth.


Dr Julie’s new book Open When is available to buy now: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/453995/open-when-by-smith-dr-julie/9780241663936



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0:00.0

This episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby is brought to you in sponsorship with Kinder Surprise,

0:05.0

where a little play means a lot.

0:08.0

I absolutely love that Kinder champions little moments of play between us parents and kids,

0:13.0

because they know that these moments mean a lot for our little ones and for their development.

0:19.0

It's so much more than just a chocolatey treat. Every

0:22.3

Kinder Surprise is like a little adventure for families with that awesome three-in-one combo of

0:28.1

treat, discover and play. One of the coolest ways Kinder Surprise brings learning and play together

0:34.4

is with the new Nattoons toy range, which this year focuses on baby

0:39.1

animals. With Nattoon's baby animals, families with children can learn about their habitats and

0:44.7

the relationship with their parents and much more. And with the Appledo app, co-developed with Oxford's

0:50.1

Department of Education, the fun doesn't stop. The toys come to life, making play

0:55.6

even more engaging. When apps hit that sweet spot of fun, engaging and educational, learning feels

1:02.7

like play, kids soak it up, and the giggles are a bonus. My boys have been learning about Ben,

1:09.2

the Lion Cup, and how their mothers hide in their den after they're born.

1:13.3

They've been using this as inspo to build their own dens,

1:15.8

just like a little lion.

1:17.5

So next time you're looking for a treat that's both exciting and insightful,

1:21.6

be sure to check out Kinder Surprise and the new Nattoon's Baby Animal Range.

1:26.2

Visit Kinder.com to find out more.

1:29.4

This episode is brought to you by Asda, where you can get everything you need to make Mother's Day special this year.

1:36.4

Because let's be honest, between making sure everyone's fed and hugged,

1:40.7

for when Mother's Day comes around, they deserve to be shown just how much they mean to us.

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