Kelly Clarksonadmits she’s figuring out parenting as she goes.But there is one steadfast rule that won’t be changing anytime soon for her two kids, daughter River Rose, 9, and son Remington Alexander, 7 (whom she shares with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, 47): No social media.“That can be really hard on kids in general but especially kids with parents in the public eye,” Clarkson, 41, explains in this week’s cover story. “So I have informed them they’re not allowed to, under my roof, ever have [it].”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Kelly Clarkson/InstagramClarkson allows that co-parenting (she and Blackwell split in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2022) is “so different [for everyone]. It’s harder at first,” she says. “There’s so much emotion and trauma involved.“The more time that passes, “the easier it gets,” she adds. “It’s hard enough when you’re married and come from two different backgrounds and ways to discipline and educate. Doing that in different households can be tough.”For now, she feels strongly that she’s making the right decision.“My daughter was like, ‘Well, what if Dad lets me?’ I’m like, ‘Well, you’re there four days a month. Enjoy that.’ And right now he’s not letting them do it either,” Clarkson says. “I’ll listen when they’re older, but until they have a solid argument, it’s a no.”Weiss EubanksAs a mom, Clarkson “can be hard on myself, but I think I do a pretty good job. I’m definitely not a helicopter mom,” she adds. “I like that they’re independent, but I’m adamant about my schedule, making sure I’m there as much as I can be. There’s no perfect parent; I’m definitely screwing up my children somehow! But I’m doing my best.”The Kelly Clarkson Showairs weekdays.Check local listingsfor station and time.For more of Clarkson’s exclusive interview, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE.
Kelly Clarksonadmits she’s figuring out parenting as she goes.
But there is one steadfast rule that won’t be changing anytime soon for her two kids, daughter River Rose, 9, and son Remington Alexander, 7 (whom she shares with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, 47): No social media.
“That can be really hard on kids in general but especially kids with parents in the public eye,” Clarkson, 41, explains in this week’s cover story. “So I have informed them they’re not allowed to, under my roof, ever have [it].”
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Clarkson allows that co-parenting (she and Blackwell split in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2022) is “so different [for everyone]. It’s harder at first,” she says. “There’s so much emotion and trauma involved.”
The more time that passes, “the easier it gets,” she adds. “It’s hard enough when you’re married and come from two different backgrounds and ways to discipline and educate. Doing that in different households can be tough.”
For now, she feels strongly that she’s making the right decision.
“My daughter was like, ‘Well, what if Dad lets me?’ I’m like, ‘Well, you’re there four days a month. Enjoy that.’ And right now he’s not letting them do it either,” Clarkson says. “I’ll listen when they’re older, but until they have a solid argument, it’s a no.”
Weiss Eubanks
As a mom, Clarkson “can be hard on myself, but I think I do a pretty good job. I’m definitely not a helicopter mom,” she adds. “I like that they’re independent, but I’m adamant about my schedule, making sure I’m there as much as I can be. There’s no perfect parent; I’m definitely screwing up my children somehow! But I’m doing my best.”
The Kelly Clarkson Showairs weekdays.Check local listingsfor station and time.
For more of Clarkson’s exclusive interview, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE.
source: people.com
