Amanda Peet and her 18-month old-daughter, Frances, are featured on the July cover of Cookie Magazine. In the article, she talks about motherhood, vaccines, and
Some highlights from the article:
On buying all the latest baby gear:
"I'm the target market for the onslaught of baby products: this sling, that sling, Baby Einstein, the idea that your baby will be smarter if she uses these learning toys at this milestone."
On the surprises of motherhood:
"One surprise of motherhood for me was how little control I have. I thought it would be an extended, blissful romance with me at the helm, cuddling this little creature to life. It's been bittersweet and humbling to let her lead, and to try not to be perfect myself."
On vaccinating her daughter:
"I asked him [her brother-in-law a pediatrician], 'Why are all of these necessary? Why are some people staggering them?'? Once we had spoken, I was shocked at the amount of misinformation floating around, particularly in Hollywood. But now that I've done my research, vaccines do not concern me." [Frankie as a result is up-to-date on her vaccines (with no staggering).]
On her personality:
"I have a lazy, fluffy, actor-y side that's instinctive. And I have a side that's practical and into statistical evidence. I'm not a casual person."
On the surprises of motherhood:
"One surprise of motherhood for me was how little control I have. I thought it would be an extended, blissful romance with me at the helm, cuddling this little creature to life. It's been bittersweet and humbling to let her lead, and to not try to be perfect myself."
Read the rest of the interview in this month's Cookie Magazine.
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