Navigating Parenthood
As a mother of three adult children, Candace’s approach to parenting has evolved over the years. She revealed that the upcoming season of her podcast will focus heavily on the challenges and joys of raising children. “I just feel like you have to be intentional about your parenting. You have to make decisions as to what type of parent you want to be, what kind of training you want to do with your children and what type of guardrails you want on their life,” she explained.
Candace acknowledged the difficulties of sticking to parenting principles, especially when it would be easier to give in. “Because there might just be an easier way, or you just feel so bad, you feel like the mean parent, and you just want to give your kids whatever they want. But when you step back and look, you have to realize that this is a way in which we’re going to shape them throughout their entire youth.”
Gratitude and Reflection
Looking back, Candace and Valeri are grateful for their more disciplined approach to parenting. “I’m grateful that we were on the strict side,” she admitted. “I’m grateful that I know that we loved our children well, because our adult children are friends with us. Like, they like hanging out with us! So that says something. And it is the coolest place to be right now.”
She emphasized the importance of commitment and intentionality in parenting, noting that these values lay the groundwork for strong relationships with their children. “It can be hard and challenging, but the commitment and being intentional and knowing what your values are, what guidance you want to give them is so, so important,” she added.
Life as Empty-Nesters
In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Candace shared how she and Valeri are navigating life as empty-nesters. The couple has remained close to their adult children, thanks to the strong relationships they built when the kids were younger. “We cultivated those strong relationships as they were young and all throughout their years in their small youth and then teenage years,” she said. “And now that they’re adults … now’s the time where you get to be friends with your kids. And it’s pretty awesome, but it’s all in the foundation and the groundwork that we get to have this fruitful relationship as adults.”
Continuing Career Success
Candace Cameron Bure continues to thrive professionally. She most recently appeared in her movie “Unsung Hero,” which she also co-produced through her production company, Candy Rock Entertainment. Her enduring commitment to her family and her faith, alongside her successful career, serve as an inspiration to many.
Candace’s reflections on marriage and parenting highlight the importance of faith, commitment, and mutual respect in building lasting relationships and raising well-adjusted children. As she celebrates her 28th wedding anniversary, her story is a testament to the power of love and dedication.
