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Secret Mum Club with Sophiena

The Fresh Start

Season 2026, Ep. 53

Sophiena opens up about the decision to move Dottie to a new school after months of back and forth. She shares why the family decided a fresh start was the right choice, and why sometimes protecting your child's happiness means making the difficult decision. Plus, the ladies chat DIY obsessions, summer weddings, baby name regret, and one toddler's very enthusiastic game of pinchy bum. 



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