Helen Flanagan's honesty when it comes to parenting saw her being forced to hit back when she was trolled. The former Coronation Street star has since returned to social media and said she is 'grateful' as she shares a string of snaps with her three kids.
Back in March, Helen confirmed that she is now a single mum after splitting from her footballer fiance Scott Sinclair. She addressed speculation about her love life after rumours began to swirl earlier this year that she is now single. "We actually broke up in July," Helen told OK! Magazine about her relationship with Bristol Rovers' Scott, with whom she shares her children - Matilda, Delilah, and son Charlie.
The pair have since been navigating co-parenting and Scott's name was mentioned when she was cruelly slammed for her choice to co-sleep with four-year-old Delilah while also facing backlash for being open about her two-year-old son's behaviour.
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It came after Helen, who is famed for having played Rosie Webster in ITV's Corrie, shared her attempts to get a sweet selfie with her toddler son earlier this week. "Charlie’s tantrums today were off the scale," the 32-year-old admitted before adding: "Trying to get pictures with my two year old."
But while many of Helen's followers were supportive, she took the opportunity to respond to some of the negative responses that came her way. One said: "You’re why he has tantrums Helen the same as Delilah has tantrums. You are so overbearing and in their face all the time. I bet they don’t have tantrums like that when they’re with Scott and his mum?
"You said before that Delilah won’t you out of her sight and has to sleep with you. What tripe…what did she do on holiday with Scott when you weren’t there? You are using your kids to cover up your own insecurities and making them want you constantly and turning them into needy brats. You will regret your parenting style when they’re older," they added.
Sharing the troll's comment to her Instagram Story, Helen wrote: "Very strange some comments on Instagram. As a mum I want my kids to feel really loved and happy and safe. I’m affectionate and I co-sleep because that’s how Delilah is happier and I don’t want her to cry. She will grow out of it."
Helen was also hitting back at another commenter, who claimed she talked to her children “like puppies”. They typed: “Why do you constantly ask your kids for kiss after kiss….like it’s not normal plus the way you talk to them is like you are talking to puppies. You need to act like their mum…they need tough love and discipline.”
In her next post, she posted a screenshot as she wrote: "Vile comments. I just love my kids." And she continued to proudly parade her unwavering love for her children by sharing more snaps with them on Thursday (June 8) which appeared to show them enjoying some time together outdoors in the sun.
"Grateful," Helen captioned the post with a world emoji and a red heart. @beverleyjane6 said in response: "Love your bond with your gorgeous children.. you're a fab mum." @twinklesbean supported: "Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle you seem a lovely person wonderful mother and kind!"
@alyson_griff replied: "Keep those cuddles going." @weewanderlustwoman posted: "Love this. You are a fab mum! Do not listen to jealous trolls." @angiedaurge added: "You keep hugging and kissing your children. Take no notice of what anyone else says . You are a brilliant person."
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