Kelly Clarkson’s kids tell her they 'wish mommy and daddy were in the same house' after divorce: 'It kills me'
foxnews.comKelly Clarkson is getting candid about how divorce has affected her family. On Monday, Clarkson was a guest on "Angie Martinez's IRL Podcast," explaining that her children, River, 8, and Remi, 6, have had a hard time adjusting to life without their dad, Brandon Blackstock, in the house. "I literally ask my kids every night when we're snuggling, 'Are you happy?' And if you're not, what could make you happier?" Clarkson began. "Sometimes they'll say — especially the past two years, a lot of it, and it kills me and I want them to be honest, so I don't ever say, 'Oh God, don't tell me that' — but a lot of times it would be like, 'You know, I'm just really sad.
I wish mommy and daddy were in the same house.' And they're really honest about it. And I'm raising that kind of individual." Clarkson grew up in a split household, so she understands the emotions her children are going through. "I just sit there, and I'm like, 'I get it.
I'm from a divorced family as well. I get it.That sucks. But we're going to work it out. And you are so loved by both of us,'" Clarkson said. "I think communicating with them and not treating them — not treating them like an adult, because they're not — but not treating them like a child.They're not small feelings.Those are huge feelings, and those are huge emotions." The talk show host explained that even though her son and daughter are very young, they are still "very independent." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) "I think I am my mother's child, and I'm raising very independent children," Clarkson said. "They will be out the door as soon as they're able and capable.They're very independent." During the podcast appearance,.
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