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CBeebies,04 Jul 2026,37 mins

Download: Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton on how to be a confident parent

CBeebies Parenting

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How can we feel more confident in our parenting choices and quiet our inner critic? Katie Thistleton and Guvna B explore what it takes to trust ourselves as parents, overcome self-doubt and understand the positive impact confidence can have on our children. Atomic Kitten singer and mum of five Natasha Hamilton opens up about losing confidence in her parenting during the height of her fame and the journey to rebuilding it. She also shares how her children have been her biggest supporters, cheering her on throughout her musical career, including the release of her debut EP, Extraction. Clinical Psychologist and perinatal expert Florence Bristow also joins the conversation, offering practical ways to challenge self-criticism and explains why we should pay attention to our inner “shark music.” For more ideas and parenting resources, visit the CBeebies Parenting website. Get in touch: parentingdownload@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp 0800 022 4808

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