This morning kicked off with a frenzy of kid activities. I had to chase my 5-year-old around to get him dressed. It was fun, but it was putting me behind schedule because I needed to get my 13-year-old to the orthodontis.

I wanted to check a few email mesages because I'm trying to wrap up some loose ends before vacations starts this Thursday.

Plus, I wanted to catch a bit of Good Morning America because I always walk away with something to write or talk about.

Robin Roberts’ interview with Denise Richards was just was I was looking for. It was another glimpse into how a Hollywood working mother jungles work and family.

I loved what Denise had to say about:

• positively co-parenting with Charlie Sheen,
• focusing on the needs of her children,
• wanting a big family,
• and balancing her role as a mom and working single parent – with the help of her live-in dad.

Yes, Denise Richards knows and understands the importance of asking for help and getting it. She has opted to have a multigenerational household.

Denise talked about her father being an amazing support for her and her daughters when she has to travel for work. She mentioned her father being a great grandfather to his granddaughters and making their family work.

Denise alluded to the challenges that come with being a single mother, and she also made it clear that she is living her life and parenting in a way that worked for her.

Brava, Denise!

As I have mentioned before, multigenerational living is not for everyone. But for those of us who seek it out and opt in, we are basking in the joys of creating our own balanced life.

What support or help do you seek out to balance your life as a parent?

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