Alyssa Milano’s parenting style was questioned after her recent Instagram post sparked mixed reactions online. The actress recently shared a sweet moment of closeness with her daughter cosleeping on her bed.
Capturing the essence of motherhood, she showed her young daughter, sound asleep and draped across her, embodying a scene of peace and familial love. Milano captioned the post, “This is what co-sleeping looks like.”
However, the Instagram share was also met with an outpouring of support and positivity from many who saw the act as a universal expression of maternal affection. Supporters shared their own experiences and sentiments, with one writing, “I love that it’s pure love. It looks so much like us! But sometimes, it’s my daughter’s feet I have on my face.”
Alyssa Milano and Elizabella Dylan during a Taylor Swift concert, dated August 2023. | Source: Instagram/Milano_Alyssa
Others expressed a longing for similar moments, noting, “Awww I wish I could snuggle with my mom like this,” “A mother’s LOVE!” and “So cute. Your kids will always remember the warmth of sleeping next to you. Your warmth. Mom’s warmth. It’s pure love.”
Alyssa Milano and Elizabella Dylan in Lake Tahoe, dated August 2023. | Source: Instagram/Milano_Alyssa
As a parent, the “Charmed” star embraces an open and honest approach style with her children, whom she shares with her husband, Dave Bugliari. Understanding the complexity of the world they’re growing up in, Milano believes in engaging her son and daughter in meaningful conversations about pressing societal issues from a young age.
Recognizing the tumultuous times we live in, Milano is committed to not sheltering her children from the chaos and turmoil that characterize the current global landscape.
She emphasized the importance of having deep, thoughtful conversations with her kids about what’s happening around them, ensuring they are informed and aware. This approach is part of her broader effort to empower her children, making sure they feel that their voices are heard and valued within the family.
This lesson is especially pertinent as her daughter stands out as the only girl on her baseball team, highlighting the importance of resilience and self-confidence in challenging environments. Similarly, Milano’s son, who also plays on a baseball team and has traveled to Cooperstown, is raised with the same values of openness and empowerment.