Scarlett Johansson openly shared her fair share of parenting toddlers.
Johansson is one of Hollywood's most successful actresses, with numerous awards and accolades under her belt. But when it comes to parenting toddlers, even Johansson struggles to get it right.
In a recent interview on "The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast," Johansson opened up about her experience raising her first daughter, Rose, who is now 8.
Scarlett Johansson Recalls Parenting During Tough Times
Scarlett Johansson, 38, born in New York City, began her acting career at a young age and has since become one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry. She rose to prominence with her roles in movies such as "Lost in Translation," "Girl with a Pearl Earring," and "The Island."
Johansson's portrayal of the character Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies has also earned her worldwide recognition.
However, just like any parent, Johansson admitted she struggled with parenting her daughter, Rose, when she was a toddler.
According to TODAY, Johansson recalled feeling confident when Rose was 2, thinking that her child was doing great and that she couldn't relate to other parents complaining about their kids. However, things quickly changed when Rose turned 3. Johansson described it as an emotionally abusive relationship with huge mood swings, constant bossiness, and adamant behavior.
The actress acknowledged that it must be a lot for kids who are learning how to regulate their emotions. She added that you were up and down constantly, and she felt like everything she did for her daughter at the toddler stage was not right. Johansson revealed that parenting a toddler requires dealing with emotional swings and constantly regulating their emotions, which can be exhausting for parents.
Toddlers are also learning how to communicate and express themselves, and it can be challenging for parents to understand their child's feelings and needs.
Johansson's Unique Names for Children
Johansson is not only a successful actress and mother, but she is also a fan of unique names for her children. According to People, she named her first child, Rose, after the flower, and her second child, Cosmo, is also a flower, which she revealed during an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show."
Cosmo is a sweet little flower that comes in different shades of orange and yellow. The actress believes her kids' names are their special connection since her daughter loves the name Cosmo. Johansson shares Rose with her ex-husband, French journalist Romain Dauriac.
In 2017, Johansson and her ex-husband, Romain Dauriac, decided to end their marriage after almost three years together. Currently, she is married to Colin Jost, a head writer on the popular television show "Saturday Night Live," with whom she shares a son named Cosmo.
Parenting Toddlers
Parenting toddlers can be tough, even for Hollywood A-listers like Scarlett Johansson.
According to the Verywell Family, toddlers are at a stage of development where they are starting to assert their independence, but they are also still learning how to regulate their emotions and communicate effectively.
One of the biggest challenges of parenting toddlers is dealing with their emotional outbursts. Toddlers often have difficulty regulating their emotions, which can lead to temper tantrums and meltdowns. It can be challenging for parents to remain calm and patient in the face of these outbursts, but it is important to remember that these are normal behaviors for toddlers.
At the end of the day, it's all worth it for the joy and love that children bring to our lives. Scarlett Johansson is proof that, even with all the struggles, being a parent is one of life's greatest blessings.
