I Wish Someone Told Me: Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson | PEOPLE + Parents

Children don't come with manuals! Acclaimed actor-singer- songwriter (and 'Hamilton' star!) Leslie Odom Jr. and his wife, actor and singer Nicolette Robinson, open up about the reality of welcoming two kids into their world and the surprising things they learned upon becoming a mom and dad - from sleep schedules to their friend circles and more. See them on this month's cover of Parents magazine.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Your house is never quiet after children
1:01 Anxiety about parenthood
1:27 Postpartum depression and difficulty breastfeeding
1:51 Managing emotions
2:22 Time management with children
2:53 Lack of sleep with a newborn
3:41 Developing relationships with other parents
5:00 Spending time with your partner
5:34 The joy of parenthood
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[@deedrakupolati2796]

When I had my first born and came home from the hospital and was by myself in the house alone for the first time. I called my mom and bawled how sorry I was for being such a horrible child and teenager. My son would eventually get real sick and diagnosed with cerebral palsy and my parenting responsibilities were not the same but the appreciation for what my mom did as a parent was instilled

[@TheMaybebaby90]

I’m sorry you had to go through that alone. But it shows you’ve cared for your child the right way by following a great example. Stay awesome

[@vanniyoung1]

You are a great mom based on this. I apologized too. If we knew better we would do better. It has been 23yrs for me noe and I loved every moment, good and bad. Blessings

[@TheCw1941]

What a beautiful family! God bless you.

[@miccod3987]

This is beautiful~They're so sweet as a couple and as parents as well

[@anneslabinski9463]

Your children are gorgeous! They got their looks and actions from their talented parents. Congrats!

[@Pauline-lw1no]

Such a cute couple. And great actors and singers👍💖

[@eatandexercise1]

Gorgeous couple, gorgeous kids!!

[@gigilamoore2656]

This should have more views.

[@coffeedazs]

Gorgeous, gorgeous family! And both parents sound as beautiful as they look ❤️

[@anitajackson9209]

Lovely couple and beautiful kids.

[@karaduke8362]

You will continue to change the view on your parents as your children grow. Me now as my oldest is 18 and moved out on her own with her boyfriend. I have conversation weekly with my mother and I’m like.. oh yeah I did that same thing.. and wow! I better my poor mother was just as head shaking, heartbroken in a sense as I am. You will continue to appreciate them more for sure.

[@karengerber8390]

Thank you for the photos of child with each parent.
♡

[@guavaduff310]

Love the way you live each other!💜

[@nataliehurd2532]

Love them so much

[@iluvmusicals]

I love them so much 😭.

[@TFESmiles]

Stunning family! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maymoses4391]

Y'all are sooo cute! Luv both of you!!

[@pamelamays4186]

Wonderful couple. Wonderful family.

[@vanniyoung1]

Love theses 2. I did not know they were married. Blessings to them

[@shaydembo2506]

Beautiful family!

[@NiaMcLeanJohnson]

I love them

[@karlaj.mattox7631]

I can recall someone saying that as a parent... you are your child's first impression of who GOD is! If this realization doesn't cause one to, drop to their knees in humility; and ask for directions/ instructions from
GOD... I don't know what else could. Parenting is difficult but it's also a beautiful privilege!
privilege

[@commonsensecorner7275]

Cute!!!

[@sisterdst1]

I learned to appreciate my parent after I became a parent

[@angelstanton1112]

❤

[@tacitamorgan5703]

Good👌😀🔃

[@nicolegordon129]

Their kids are so beautiful. And yes, there is a difference between 1am and 3am. And yes, it is brutal.

[@jibrealyaaseen]

Beautiful babies ( love black couples ).
I have seven babies and I am 37 and I won’t more smh