You are the presenter producer. At what point did you realize that you were ready to become a mother? Wasn't it scary to "retire"?
I didn't have a long preparatory period. And there was no moment when I, holding my breath, closing my eyes, said to myself: “That's it! Ready! Go!" We wanted a baby, but we didn't make much of an effort. The cradle and other children's bells and whistles were not chosen in advance. Everything was natural. Luke was born, and his whole life was rebuilt. As for the cases, they have not gone anywhere either. Since then, everything has been spinning. Work, child - all in different proportions. Sleep, rest, cinema, friends are still absent in the global understanding. Rather naps, trailers and calls. (Smiles.)
You spend a lot of time with Luca. How do you still manage to do so many things? Tell us about the basic principles of your time management
Partially answered above. There is no wise and well-thought-out time management. It is possible with a child who has everything according to the clock. Not only feeding and sleeping, but also kindergarten / school, circles / sections. Here everything is clear: they got up, took away, took away, took away, took away, worked out, fed, washed, and slept. Then it is possible to distribute who is taking from where, where is leading, who is feeding and laying. If the child is still at home, confusion cannot be avoided. I try to schedule appointments from 11 in the morning so that my grandmother has time to come to work with her grandson. Less often I go to evening events to stay at home, feed, buy and do. It's really important for me to be with Luka as much as possible. My secret cannot be used as an example: I sleep little.
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Pampers press service - CBAgency / photographer Grigory Shelukhin
They say that not only adults teach children, but also children - adults. What new have you discovered for yourself with the birth of your son, how have you changed?
My position is to enjoy the little things in life. It is wonderfully confirmed by Luke's behavior. He is an incredibly cheerful kid. By his example, I understand that you cannot hold a grudge for a long time. He shows that there are still easy ways out of the situation. And contrary to the general opinion that mothers fall into childhood next to their children, it’s the other way around for me, I’m growing up. And not because there are more responsibilities (I do not deny this, on the contrary!), But Luka behaves so smartly and in an adult way that there is no choice.
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Pampers press service - CBAgency / photographer Grigory Shelukhin
Are you more of a progressive or a classic mom? Do you allow your son to use modern gadgets? What are you doing for its development and education?
I would say that my parenting method is more modern, but with classical elements. My son, of course, has already figured out all the models of phones at home, but he eats quite calmly without a cartoon on the tablet under his nose, he would rather run for a book than grab the TV remote control. My main principles of upbringing: talk a lot with the child and read a lot. Talking not just to "fill the air", but to explain everything that is happening around. From the very first day. Sometimes I can be meticulous. Rather for himself, not for Luke. I will repeat the correct name of the object a million times, that this number is 4, that this is such and such a letter that you need to protect your eyes when you enter the bushes. But now Luke himself says the words that I do not say and ask to repeat, but simply words to indicate the subject. And books are our faithful and beloved companions from the very beginning.
As for freedom, he has it. But if he oversteps the boundaries, I'll put him in the corner. This is not just an offensive place where Luka whimpers, this is the space in which you need to think about why something went wrong and Luka is punished.
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Pampers press service - CBAgency / photographer Grigory Shelukhin
Which of your relatives, friends and even modern devices (such as a home swing) is your most important assistant?
My husband. He will sit in the evening with the child, if I am filming or leading an event, he will get up in the morning if I feel not very well. And of course, grandmother, our main experienced and loving helper! We couldn't have done it without her.
We actively use all the gadgets that save the time of a modern mother. Of course, diapers make it much easier to take care of my baby. What would we do without them on walks! I usually choose Pampers Premium Care because my son is comfortable and cozy at night. In general, I am for any things that make life easier for mom and are useful for the child.
Children grow up very quickly. Looking at Luka, does it feel like time flies too fast? How to always remain a positive and motivated mom?
Time drags on only for idlers. The more things to do, the less time, the more you want to be in time. It depends on the person.
Luca is so positive, smiling and basically problem-free that it is impossible not to recharge. I have not changed. There are more reasons for smiles. Aspirations grow with terrible force. I just got tired a little faster. But that's nothing compared to the joy of being a mom.
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Pampers press service - CBAgency / photographer Grigory Shelukhin
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