Laura Anderson pleads for help about daughter Bonnie as she says 'my patience has gone'

has revealed she's facing a particularly tough chapter of motherhood, as her 18-month-old daughter Bonnie enters a phase of hitting, biting, and scratching - leaving the reality star at her wits' end.

In a candid post, the former contestant, 36, shared a moment many parents will relate to. Sitting with her toddler perched on her lap, Laura gently encouraged her daughter to greet the camera: “Say good morning,” she cooed.

However, Bonnie had other plans, swinging her hand toward her mum before Laura calmly blocked the swipe with her own.

“Right, do we hit?” Laura asked firmly, to which Bonnie replied with a simple “no.” “No. Do you want to say sorry?” she continued, coaching her on using “gentle hands.” Despite initially refusing a cuddle, Bonnie ultimately melted into her mum's arms and eventually gave a quiet “sorry.”

While the exchange ended sweetly, Laura didn’t hold back in the caption admitting that parenting at this stage has taken a toll on her patience. “The hitting, biting, scratching is off the charts atm. My patience has gone,” she wrote frankly.

“Any tips welcome. We have a naughty step which I swear she enjoys. I really hope she grows out of this because I have scratches on my face that are ruining my day.”

Laura gave birth to Bonnie in September 2023, following a tumultuous relationship with actor Gary Lucy. Though they briefly attempted to rekindle things, the romance fizzled out for good, and Laura has largely raised Bonnie solo. The exes have exchanged public jabs about Gary’s role in his daughter’s life.

More recently, Laura has found love again with Scottish footballer Clark Robertson - but navigating parenthood in the public eye hasn’t been easy.

She's frequently targeted by online critics, especially so-called 'mum shamers.' In March, Laura confessed she was left in tears after receiving a nasty message criticizing her for enjoying a day out while Bonnie stayed with her grandmother.

Not long after, she was slammed again - this time, for bringing Bonnie along to watch Clark play for Dundee FC. And earlier this year, she sparked even more backlash for letting her toddler stretch her legs in a first-class cabin during a flight.

Despite the scrutiny, Laura continues to share the highs and lows of parenting with brutal honesty.

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