Chrissy Teigen thinks technology is a “really great value-add” to parenting.
The model and TV presenter, 38, spoke about her love of learning apps as she talked about her family life with her “Ordinary People” singer husband John Legend, 45, and their children Luna Simone, eight, Miles Theodore, six, Estee Maxine, 17 months, and Len Alexander, 11 months.
She told People magazine: “We’re making a lot of educational apps for kids that we think are amazing.”
Chrissy said her daughter Luna is using Duolingo to learn Spanish, adding, “I feel like it’s a really great addition to the other things she’s doing. Yes, it’s technology, but it’s been really great for her.”
“Honestly, I’m all for technology, and I know a lot of people have big reactions to things like iPads and TV time.
“Kids do so many different activities, especially during school terms. They’re so busy with activities during the week that they don’t mind a little break on the weekend.”
Chrissy added that her son Miles’ current interest in the online game Roblox is another way for her to connect with him.
She said: “He’s just kind of discovered that world and I think that’s really interesting because I grew up playing games too.”
“I still play games. I have a Nintendo Switch. I grew up online and with a lot of games, so I don’t mind my kids enjoying that kind of stuff.”
John recently opened up about his parenting efforts, saying he wants to be a dad like his dad, Ronald Stevens.
“I’m a lot like him. Our personalities are very similar,” he said on the TV series Raising Fame.
“Our personalities are very similar. We’re both very laid back, calm and when life gets tough we can sort it out and we’re not overly emotional.
“Let’s keep a cool head and figure out what to do.”
John revealed how his dad made him a better father, adding: “My dad was a single father for a while, so I guess he was my role model as a father.”
“And I saw the dedication he gave to our family, the creativity he showed us, the kindness and love he showed us and the wonderful example of integrity and character he always showed us.
“That’s why he’s my role model. I always tell him I want to be a dad like him.”
When asked if he applied lessons he learned from Ronald to his parenting, John replied, “I often find myself talking in a similar way to him. I’m like, yeah, I know I’m his son.”
