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Jennie Garth Gives LilSugar the Exclusive Scoop - Part Two

babysugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:52 -0800

In case you missed it, Jennie Garth took some time out of her schedule to chat with LilSugar about her life as a mommy of three. She answered our four lil questions and then some. Not surprising, she shot straight from the hip and revealed that she is a down-to-earth kind of lady who is keeping a good head on her shoulders while teaching her daughters to do the same. Here are some of the questions the cute mom answered for us:

In light of all of the reality TV shows following families and your stint on Dancing With the Stars, would you ever want your children to be in the spotlight on a TV show or actors on their own show?

I hope not. I would never discourage them from what they want to do but hope that they aim a little higher. Being an actor is not a bad profession by any means but the easy way out, it seems right now, is to do a reality show so I'm hoping Luca - she wants to be an actress I think but she doesn't want to tell me - that they study and learn a craft and become really, really good at it.

Which one of your characteristics do you wish your children would inherit from you?

I can do anything. I can change the oil in the car. Honestly, if it put my mind to it, I can do anything and I hope that they have that. I don't want them to just call the repair man. I want them to try to fix something first. I hope they get a hands on, get it done, I can do anything mentality.

Have you let your kids watch your old 90210 days or the renewed show?

No, no, no. Absolutely not.

Have they seen any of your work?

They've seen a couple of things. They've seen some of my work. They watched What I Like About You sometimes, but even that one was a little too risque at times. But, they come along to a lot of the charitable things I do.

To see what the hot mama has to say about being pregnant again and how she and Peter bring the sexy back, just read more.

Speaking of, how did you get involved with Smiles Across America (SAA)?

As a mother, I sort of saw an opportunity. There's inadequate dental heath care and children are not being taught by their parents to take care of their teeth. SAA goes into schools and teaches kids how to take care of their teeth and they provide them with services.

Who is your role model in motherhood?

I really rely on my girlfriends a lot. We do it together - bounce ideas off of each other. They pick me up when I'm at my lowest point and feel like a terrible mom. We talk about stuff and it helps me to continue on. I just sometimes need a pep talk.

Were you a lover of pregnancy or were you dying to get it over with?

I loved it! I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Will you do it again?

I hope so! I don't know. It depends on my husband being in town.

How do you and Peter bring the sexy back to your marriage with three kids and both of you working?

We do a lot of texting and a lot of flirting by texting and making each other laugh a lot. A good sense of humor keeps each other laughing.

How has the whole Twilight craze affected your family life? Are the girls into it? Do they have crushes on Rob?

They're younger. They don't really care that much. Plus, we really instill in them that they're not goo goo crazy over actors. We try to keep them in a realistic mode. They're a little young... but I'm crazy coo coo for vampires! But, what I do and what I teach my kids to do are two different things.

Amen to that!

Jennie Garth Gives LilSugar the Scoop on Her Parenting Style

babysugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:45 -0800

Before there was Summer on the The OC or Blair on Gossip Girl, there was Kelly Taylor of 90210. For many modern mamas, Kelly Taylor was the girl next door. High school girls related to her and tried to emulate her every move. And much like the actress who played her, Jennie Garth is the envy of many a mother. The bubbly blond recaptured America's hearts on Dancing With the Stars and is reprising her role on the old teen fave, 90210. As a counselor on the show, it is fitting that the famous mum has words of wisdom for other mommies. The adorable mama took the time to answer our four lil questions:

1. Why didn't anybody tell me ... about motherhood?

Why didn't anybody tell me it would be so hard? That it would be the hardest job ever.

2. You know you're a mother when ...

When you have a little bit of throw up on you and it's okay and you just keep on going.

3. What's the best trick your mama taught you?

It doesn't matter if the dishes are clean. It just matters that my kids are happy.

4. Free-range mom or helicopter mom?

Free-range mom. I let them run free.

Come back tomorrow to see what the celebmama has to say about wanting more babies and how she and Twilight star Peter Facinelli keep bringing the sexy back to their home life and much, much more!

Lil Links: Jennie Garth Talks About Raising Three Girls

LilSugar — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:30:49 -0700

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The First Day of School: Harder on Mother or Child?

babysugar — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:03 -0700

"I just need one more kiss goodbye. One more hug. OK, last kiss . . . I promise!" While a mommy hopes her child will run into the classroom with curiosity, she also hopes to hear those words when dropping her tot off for the first day of school. But mama better take a good look in the mirror because chances are she's the one that will have the tougher time letting go.

Famous for portraying high-school student, Kelly Taylor, actress Jennie Garth admits that she is the one who hides in the back of the classroom before leaving her daughters on the first day of school. At T.J. Maxx's Save the Children's Back-to-School Program, the 90210 actress spoke about sending her youngest child off to pre-k:

I am the mom that stays in the back hiding. She's going to school where my other two daughters went to school, and they let me stay as long as I need to. It's not even about Fiona, it's about me and getting through my separation issues.

With her new acting gig, the mama of three might be able to use her onscreen "high school guidance counselor" title to impart some knowledge on her lil misses . . . and herself! When it comes time to drop off, tell mommy who has the harder time waving adieu?

Celeb Mamas Pimp Their Cribs

LilSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700

With unlimited budgets and designers at their fingertips, celebrities have the opportunity to create nurseries of dreams. While some opt for opulence, others choose simplicity when designing their lil ones' rooms. Take a look at how some celeb mamas – and dads – chose to dote on their tots.

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Celebaby Roundup

dailysugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:15:06 -0800

Holidays are just a bit harder to prepare for when you've got lil ones in tow. Celebs are carting around their shopping bags and their children, but despite the hustle and bustle of the season (and their star status), they still seem to be making time for the best gift of all: their kids.
Flynet and Source

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Celebaby Roundup

babysugar — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:00:16 -0700

It may be late October, but the celebabies in Hollywood are still sporting Summer duds while their East Coast counterparts are bundling up for the spooky Halloween weekend. Suri and Katie shared a kiss on the playground while Kim Raver and Naomi Watts pushed their tots around in cozy strollers. Over 2,400 miles away, the West Coast babes chilled out in their sun dresses and shorts. Can you guess which mama was dressed up for her own Halloween festivities? Check out my slideshow to see if you're right!
Bauer Griffin Online, Source, and Pacific Coast News Online

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Kiddie Wellness: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

LilSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:39 -0700

We normally associate aches with elders so sometimes parents dismiss young children's complaints as growing pains. But that isn't always the case. Actress and mother of three, Jennie Garth, recently talked about a three month scare that she and her husband, Peter Facinelli, had with their five-year-old daughter. Lola. She said:

"It turned out to be a form of JRA [Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis] and we treated her and it's in remission," says Garth. "It was tough, but she's better now."

JRA can be caused by an overactive immune system, a virus or infection or genetics. To learn about the symptoms, read more.

According to WebMD, the following are signs of JRA, which causes inflamed, swollen joints.

Joint pain

Joint swelling

Joint stiffness

Trouble sleeping

Problems walking

In some cases these symptoms can be mild and hard for you to see. A young child may be more cranky than normal or may go back to crawling after he or she has started walking. You may notice that your child feels stiff in the morning or has trouble walking.

If your child has these symptoms, consult your pediatrician.
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Celebaby Roundup

babysugar — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:01:00 -0700

This holiday weekend found celebrities and their tots galloping along the beaches, licking ice cream and having loads of fun. Jenny McCarthy and son Evan ran along the sands of Malibu while doting mom Marcia Cross played in the fountains with her darling twin daughters. Check out all of the beach babes in the slideshow and see who else enjoyed the Fourth of July festivities.

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Mickey's Hot Mamas

LilSugar — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:00:26 -0800

Mickey Mouse kicked up his heels with mother of three, Jennie Garth of Dancing with the Stars at Disneyland in Anaheim. And, Mickey's no stranger to Hollywood's hottest mamas (and soon-to-be moms), having kick started the careers of Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Keri Russell. The trio are all former Mouseketeers having appeared on the revival of the The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1990's.