Sandra Bullock says her protective nature as a mom mirrors her character in Practical Magic 2
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the movie's European premiere, the actress reflects on parenting challenges, including letting her children experience pain to grow as individuals
Bullock adopted her two children later in life and initially stepped back from acting to focus on motherhood
Sandra Bullock is a protective mother to her two children.
The Oscar-winning actress, 62, exclusively spoke to PEOPLE about parenting her two children, son Louis, 16, and daughter Laila, 12, at the European premiere of her new movie, Practical Magic 2, on Wednesday, August 26.

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