Alison Sweeney may play single mother Samantha Brady on Days of Our Lives, but at home she’s got some help from her husband David Sanov, a California highway patrolman. In the May issue of American Baby, the 32 year old actress and television personality says that her heart grew exponentially after welcoming son Benjamin Edward, 4, and new baby Megan Hope, 4 months.
Alison Sweeney who has been playing “bad girl” Sami since she was a teenager, says “I just didn’t realize how having a child would change my outlook on everything,” she admits. “I not only think about my kids, but about all kids.” She adds that she is forever mindful of how blessed her life has been.
“I may have the ability to give my children clean drinking water, but elsewhere, there are people who walk hours to muddy water because that’s all they can find. Okay, I’m going to start crying!”
Being The Biggest Loser host has opened Alison’s eyes to setting from the beginning about living healthy for her kids, and she reveals that childhood obesity is “a huge concern.” When she sees a parent giving their child a doughnut, for example, Alison says she often wants to intervene. “Show him that fruit is desert,” she suggests. “It’s delicious and sweet.”
She has been , and even won a Daytime Emmy for “America’s Favorite Villain“, but she’s not afraid to reveal her true self. Motherhood has completely transformed Alison Sweeney. She is frustrating about how convenient the fast food is. “I’ve struggled with weight my whole life and I don’t want my children to struggle with it.” A good trick for ensuring a diverse palate involves exposing baby to “herbs and spices so he’s not just used to bland food,” Alison says. That said, she’s also not afraid to lay down the law!
“You need to remember that it’s your job to say, ‘Eat your vegetables!’”
Alison suggests that new, first-time moms keep their perspective. “The best advice I got when I was pregnant with my first child was to imagine that I already had an older kid,” she explains. “If you go into every situation with your brand new baby thinking ‘What if I had a 3-year-old needing attention?’ everything will seem less urgent.”
“Give yourself breathing room. The truth is that if you can relax, the baby will relax as well.”
This is a good one, it’s important to live healthy, not only for you but also for your love one.
