""I just accept that there is no balance," Luddington told Parents, adding she focuses on doing her best in each role depending on the day. "To take the pressure off, I'll be like, 'You know what? Today I'm probably going to be better at my job than I am at parenting because I'm on set all day. But tomorrow I'm off and I can be a better parent,'" she said."
""They need that separation because they will be up in each other's business the entire day and drive each other - and us - crazy. Then they can appreciate the time they spend with us and each other," Luddington added."
An actor on a long-running medical drama manages demanding filming schedules and parenting by accepting that perfect balance is unattainable. The approach prioritizes whichever role requires more attention each day: work during full-day shoots and parenting on days off. Releasing the expectation of constant equilibrium reduces stress and feels liberating. Two children, ages eight and five, benefit from intentional periods of individual space to lessen sibling conflict. Parents sometimes separate the children briefly—sending one to play outside and another to their room—to prevent constant friction. Temporary separation helps children appreciate shared time and eases household tension.
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