In Brief:
- Kristen Bell told Bustle in a new interview that parenting is "brutal" and that she cries weekly.
- Bell now prioritizes the privacy of daughters Lincoln, 13, and Delta, 11, and seeks advice from Dr. Becky Kennedy and Lisa Damour.
- Bell and Dax Shepard, married since 2013, still discuss family life openly, including on his Armchair Expert podcast.
Kristen Bell: Kristen Bell is pulling back the curtain on family life. The actress says parenting is far from easy.
She describes it as brutal. She also says she cries every week.
A candid look at marriage and motherhood
Bell shared the details in a new interview with Bustle. She and husband Dax Shepard have long been open about their marriage.
Now she is getting honest about raising their two daughters.
Bell says she wants fans to know the truth. Being on television does not make life simpler.
Hard days happen in her home, too. She believes honesty helps other families feel less alone.
Turning to the experts
Bell does not go it alone. She often seeks guidance from parenting experts. Two of them are Dr. Becky Kennedy and psychologist Lisa Damour.
She says many parents feel isolated during the teenage years. Yet those struggles are very common. Knowing that can bring comfort.
Protecting her daughters' privacy
Bell's approach to public sharing has changed. Her daughters are Lincoln, 13, and Delta, 11. They are growing up fast.
Bell and Shepard once told funny stories about parenthood. Bell now puts her daughters' privacy first. She says her main job is to protect them.
The girls are old enough to notice media coverage. They can also form their own feelings about what is shared. Bell wants to respect that.
Putting family first
Bell also spoke about balancing work and home. She chooses her projects with care. She avoids roles that take her away from her family for long stretches.
For Bell, nothing matters more than being present for her daughters.
Shepard's open approach
Shepard has also talked about parenting on his Armchair Expert podcast.
The couple has shared their unconventional parenting philosophy. They encourage their daughters to speak up for themselves.
Bell and Shepard have been married since 2013. They continue to share both the joys and the challenges of family life.
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