Raising children pushed me to walk the walk and practice life as I preach it.

The cool thing about my profession is that I can do it until the day I die.

I did a lot of my school on set. Some years I went to a private school for a couple of hours, and then I'd always finish up with a tutor. I couldn't do full days, but I tried to maintain my friendships and some normalcy while doing a show.

I really do feel like I'm in better shape and look better now - even after having three kids - than I did before.

It wasn't always easy at times, having grown up on television and being in the entertainment industry.

Raising children has given me a compassionate and gracious heart for all children and people, realizing we don't always know the circumstances behind closed doors.

It's amazing. My kids have grown me in ways I never knew possible. The patience I've received and the love I get from them is just amazing.