Helen Flanagan Expresses Heartfelt Struggles with Co-Parenting

August 27, 2025 - 11:10

Helen Flanagan has openly shared her emotional struggles with co-parenting her three children with ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair. In a heartfelt video posted on her Instagram, the former Coronation Street actress broke down in tears, expressing her deep discomfort with the arrangements. Flanagan revealed that she “hates co-parenting” and finds it particularly challenging when her children—Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, three—spend time with their father.

She candidly admitted, “I really, really struggle. I really struggle when they go away and I only like them going away if I'm doing something.” Her vulnerability resonated with many parents who face similar challenges in balancing their children’s time between separated parents. Last week, Flanagan also discussed her difficulties in managing her son’s bedtime routine, highlighting the everyday challenges of motherhood. Her emotional revelations shed light on the complexities of co-parenting and the toll it can take on parents.