10 Questions: Lori Loughlin at The Insider

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Most of us recognize Lori Loughlin from her years on the hit comedy series, Full House, in which she played Rebecca Donaldson. But more than a decade has passed since that iconic show last aired, and, of course, so much has changed in Lori’s life in the meanwhile.
In 1997, the Queens, New York-native married designer Mossimo Gianulli, creator of the Mossimo clothing line, and the couple welcomed their first daughter, Isabella Rose, now 9, and their second, Olivia Jade, 8.
What’s your definition of a Modern Mom? A modern mom is often a woman trying to juggle a career and parenting. A modern mom is also a woman who has taken a break from careers to raise their families. A modern mom is in my opinion dedicated to her family and children first and foremost.
What’s your secret to balancing career and family?
I always make my children and family my first and foremost priority. Also when making a choice about taking on or accepting a role, the first thing I think about is how it’s going to affect my kids. If it takes away from an important time when my kids need me, then I pass on the project and stay home with them. However, I realize not all moms are in a similar position where they can choose to stay home with their kids. I do realize that my husband has a good job and can support our family and that I am very lucky that I have the flexibility to make those choices.
What did your parents teach you about parenting?
I think that the biggest things my parents taught me about parenting is to not be rigid, keep an open mind and communicate with your children constantly. They also taught me to deal with every situation as it’s handed to you. They helped me realize that it’s important to allow for flexibility as a parent and to understand and to empower my children.
What do you want to teach your children?
I want to teach my children to be independent, kind, compassionate and self-sufficient. I think being self-sufficient is very important, especially for my girls because I want them to be able to rely on themselves in life. But if I could teach my children one thing it would be to live in the moment and enjoy every minute of life. I think it’s hard to really step back and enjoy ourselves in the world we live in, so I want to teach them that. Modern Mom
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