Denise Van Outen has revealed she “definitely” suffers from “mom guilt” when raising her 14-year-old daughter Betsy.
Speaking exclusively to Femail, the 50-year-old DJ and TV presenter from Essex said: ‘I think most working parents find it difficult to find a balance.
“It’s easier now because Betsy is older and understands my job and the commitments that come with it better.”
Career prospects are currently a hot topic in their home, and Denise is currently beginning the process of guiding Besty as he begins to think about his future occupation.
It’s a role Denise is determined not to feel “mom guilt” about, and she’s already guiding Betsy on her future options, even if she doesn’t want to pursue a job on the entertainment circuit.
“After a long discussion I realized that Betsy may not want to follow me down the showbiz route so it’s been good to start talking about this early,” the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said.
He added: “Betsy isn’t sure what she wants to do yet, but we’ve started talking about the amazing jobs behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.”
Denise added: “If she wanted, I would like Betsy to have work experience initially so she can really get a taste of what it’s like.”
Denise revealed that her goal for the next few years is to get Betsy a job she loves, saying, “I would love to see Betsy find a job she loves and wake up in the morning feeling happy.” “I’m very grateful to have a job where I have that feeling.”
The mother-of-one, who shares Betsy with her ex-husband Lee Mead, spoke about the issue in connection with her Talking Futures campaign, which aims to provide resources to help parents guide their children’s career paths.
Essex-born DJ and TV presenter Denise Van Outen (pictured) admitted to experiencing ‘mom guilt’
The mother-of-one has started talking to 14-year-old Betsy (pictured) about her future career options.
“Talking Futures has been fantastic because it has allowed us to start a conversation and gives Betsy the information she needs to make her own decisions,” Denise said.
Despite offering her insight into her glamorous job, Denise has tried to keep Betsy’s life private, saying: “I’m protective of Betsy and I don’t like sharing too much of her content online, I like to give her privacy and the option of Lead a “normal” life.
Future speakers found 58 per cent of parents admit they do not fully understand the range of qualifications available to their children, while 29 per cent of parents believe university degrees are the only way for their teenagers to succeed.
The new research, carried out with more than 2,000 parents of 11- to 18-year-olds across England, also found that 70 per cent feel overwhelmed by the difference in courses and qualifications available today compared to when they were the same age.
To address the knowledge gap, Denise has partnered with Talking Futures to create a resource to guide parents on how they can support their teens in their future education and career options.
In the new campaign, Denise filmed a campaign explaining to parents how schooling has changed since the ’90s and why older generations should avoid using their outdated experiences when it comes to advising their teenagers.
Speaking about the campaign, Denise said: ‘I’ve been having a lot of conversations recently with my daughter, who is 14, about what she would like to do in the future and the best routes to get there. And I have to admit, it can be really overwhelming knowing how to guide her.
‘In my experience when I was at school, there didn’t seem to be that many paths; It was pretty linear and you just ‘dropped’ into a race, without taking the time to think about the full range of options. available.
Denise is back in school in a new Talking Futures film that helps parents explore educational options for teens (pictured)
The DJ and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant said she hopes to land Betsy her dream job.
‘Today there are high quality options available for children; It’s just a matter of knowing how best to help your children find what’s right for them.
‘So it’s fantastic that there are resources like Talking Futures available to help guide parents, and it was perfect for me to collaborate on this campaign.
‘I think it’s something most parents like me are going through; In fact, these types of conversations abound right now in the parents’ WhatsApp group at my daughter’s school. I will definitely share these resources and guidance there.”
Talking Futures spokesperson Michelle Rea said: “Denise does a brilliant job in this short film of demonstrating the importance of parents not allowing their own school experiences to have a negative impact on how they support their children’s educational decisions. .
‘Today’s new research sheds light on that feeling of overwhelming that some parents may have when they become familiar with the educational options available to their teenagers.
‘Yes, some things are different from when we were at school, but there is information available that can help; Parents just need to know where to look.
“The Talking Futures site has many resources and support that we hope will increase parents’ confidence in having conversations about education and careers with their children, making them aware of the options available today.”
It comes after Denise Van Outen revealed she has never felt sexier since turning 50 and signing up to celebrity dating app Raya.
The mother of one said if Betsy wants to pursue a career in showbiz, she wants to gain work experience first.
The broadcaster uncovered her love life following her split from real estate developer Jimmy Barba, 55, in November after 18 months together.
He told journalist Rob McGibbon for his website that even though “anyone who’s ever read a newspaper will know about my love life,” she enjoys the freedom of being single.
Denise, who also had a very public breakup over cheating on Eddie Boxshall, admitted she had “had her fingers burned a few times” during past relationships.
Saying: ‘The thing is, I’ve always put everything into a relationship. I focus on the person I am, but I forget about myself. “I’ve had some relationships where I haven’t been able to be myself completely.”
She continued: ‘A lot of women will relate to that. But now I feel differently about all this. “I’m older and wiser and since I’ve had my fingers burned several times, I now know what I don’t want.”
Denise then talked about signing up for celebrity dating app Raya, whose other past users include Harry Styles, Cara Delevingne and Channing Tatum.
She said: ‘I always thought a dating app would never be for me, but I joined Raya a few months ago. It is known as the “industry” dating app and is aimed at celebrities and media people.
‘I’m there as myself and it’s been fun. I’ve been going out to dinner lately and I’ve met some really lovely guys. Some haven’t felt a romantic connection, but I’ve made some friends, so I’m enjoying it.
Denise went on to say, ‘I’m in a good situation because I’m not in a rush to find someone so I don’t feel any pressure and it’s not like I’m not looking to start a family so the man doesn’t feel any pressure either.’
‘Turning 50 is a very exciting new chapter in my life. In fact, I feel more sexist than ever. I think as you get older you don’t worry as much about what people think, you’re more sure of who you are. And you know what you want.’
“It’s liberating to be single as a 50-year-old woman, totally liberating. I’m allowing myself to just date and enjoy them for what they are. There was a time when I felt like I couldn’t really do that. I don’t feel pressured to rush into anything.” .When the time is right, I will be ready to meet with ‘Mr. Good’.
Before adding: “Until that happens, I’ll just sit back and let the flow flow.” I’m not going to force anything. I feel like I can make the right decisions now. This is the new me: single and ready to have fun.
Parents and caregivers can watch the film on YouTube, Facebook and the Talking Futures websitein addition to accessing free resources by visiting: https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/