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Did Covid Kill “The Village”? and Avoiding Nipple Confusion

Charlotte Smith Season 5 Episode 20

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Did Covid quietly destroy “the village” mothers once relied on?

In this episode, I explore how motherhood has changed since the pandemic and whether modern parenting has become far more isolated than previous generations.

From family “dropping in” to neighbours helping with babies, many mums grew up hearing stories about a village that simply doesn’t seem to exist anymore. But did Covid permanently shift the way we parent, socialise and ask for help?

Plus:
A listener shares honest baby travel hacks after flying with a 6-month-old to Greece
A breastfeeding mum asks about the best bottles for combo feeding and avoiding nipple confusion
I react to Steven Bartlett saying three glasses of wine “ruin” his week and why mums are exhausted by wellness culture and self-optimisation

If you’ve ever felt lonely during motherhood, overwhelmed by parenting expectations, or wondered where “the village” went, this episode is for you.

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