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This week, we are joined by the absolute goddess herself, Lauren Cowell! šŸ’•

Lauren opens up about life behind the scenes with Simon, how they navigate discipline and strict manners at home, and the hilarious moment their son Eric realised his dad was famous! šŸ˜… Plus, she shares the wild story of Simon racing through a New York snowstorm to make Eric’s birth, her passional work with screen time safety, and why parenting tech feels like playing whack-a-mole! šŸ“±šŸ‘¶

This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi’s Mamia range - here for you in the unpredictable, messy moments parenthood brings. Their award-winning nappies, wipes, snacks, and baby range bring you quality you can trust to see you through the Trenches šŸ¼āœØ

✨IN THIS EPISODE✨

00:00 Lauren Cowell on Early Motherhood

01:41 Raising Children in Public Eye

02:55 Discipline and Simon Cowell's Manners

04:42 How Lauren and Simon Cowell Met

05:31 Will The X Factor Return Soon?

10:01 Paparazzi Privacy and Social Media Safety

13:27 Lauren Cowell on Teenage Dating

14:51 Lauren Cowell Childbirth and Labour Stories

17:00 Raise the Age Online Safety Campaign

20:12 Parenting Fails and Screen Time Management

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