Scarlett Moffatt has shared insights into her evolving family life, where her fiancé, Scott Dobinson, has transitioned from a police officer to a stay-at-home father for their three-year-old son, Jude. Moffatt, who is currently pregnant with their second child, stated that this arrangement allows the family to spend significant time together.
Moffatt explained that this setup works for their family, noting that the idea of who works and who stays home isn't dictated by gender. "A lot of my friends did it, but it's just the opposite dynamic, it's the girls doing it," she said, referring to mothers taking on primary caregiver roles. "We live in a family where isn't even a thought of like, 'oh well you have a penis so that must have mean that you have to go to work!'"
She reflected that Scott's shift to stay-at-home fatherhood occurred during a challenging period for the family, including the recent passing of her grandad and his mother. Moffatt suggested that Scott being at home provided a necessary period of calm and family togetherness.
Initially, Moffatt had planned to take only a year off work, but her first pregnancy extended this. "It's worked for us definitely," she added.
Addressing potential concerns about income, Moffatt, who returned to work after a two-year hiatus, acknowledged the reliance on her television work. However, she drew parallels to other self-employed friends in various professions, stating, "I've got friends who are hairdressers, drag queens, aesthetic nurses etc. and it's actually quite nice that we all understand the dread of the tax bill."
Moffatt also expressed openness to returning to the show that launched her career, Gogglebox. "We would never say no," she stated, recalling the enjoyment and laughter experienced during their time on the show. She humorously noted that it might be different now as some of the people they watched have become friends.
With their second son on the way, Moffatt shared that the journey to conceive their first child took four years, making Jude a particularly cherished addition. The couple is already discussing having a third child, with Moffatt expressing a desire for a large family.
Beyond her personal life, Moffatt has partnered with Google Gemini for their Gemidorm campaign, which aims to help parents manage feelings of guilt during school holidays. Research indicates that many parents feel pressure to provide elaborate activities, often due to financial concerns. Moffatt highlighted the Gemini app as a tool to generate tailored, budget-friendly activity ideas for families.
"No one talks about this side of parenting but parents struggle with coming up with ideas and they feel the pressure to keep the kids occupied and it's hard," Moffatt said. She emphasized that spending quality time with children is more important than extravagant holidays or activities.
The campaign encourages parents to use Gemini to find inspiration for activities that can be done at home with readily available resources. Moffatt is looking forward to creating special memories with Jude during his last summer as an only child.
Google's collaboration with Moffatt aims to alleviate holiday pressure by offering instant, cost-effective inspiration for families spending more time at home due to economic pressures. Information on the Gemini app and its services can be found on the Gemini app or at gemini.google.com.