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- Mandy Moore says she and her husband turned losing their home in the LA wildfires into a ‘big adventure’ for their 3 kids (businessinsider.com)
Singer and actress Mandy Moore recently shared a heartwarming parenting lesson learned from the devastating LA wildfires earlier this year. The fires, which swept through the area in January, heavily damaged Moore’s home, forcing her family, including her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, and their three young children (including a three-month-old daughter), to evacuate.
In an interview, Moore described how she framed the loss of their home as a “big adventure” for her children. Focusing on the positive aspects of their temporary relocation, such as a new bunk bed for her sons, Moore effectively distracted them from the stressful situation. She emphasized the importance of modeling a positive attitude, recognizing that children are highly perceptive of their parents’ emotions.
This experience reinforced Moore’s belief that “home is truly just where they are,” as she witnessed her children’s remarkable resilience and adaptability. The fires also impacted Moore’s in-laws, who lost their home as well.
As a result, the extended family has been living together for the past eight months, finding a silver lining in the increased quality time spent together. Moore expressed gratitude for their safety and the well-being of their pets, emphasizing that material possessions are ultimately replaceable.
The family continues to rebuild and recover from the devastating fires.