Brenna Huckaby knows something about grace under pressure. The Paralympian gold medalist snowboarder is a mom of two, a model, and happens to be the first Paralympian to ever appear in the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated, NBD. Did all that prepare her for having to quarantine with her kids this year? Not quite. But it certainly showed her she’s a badass who can roll with whatever life throws at her.
These days, Huckaby is partnering with Aerie as one of the brand’s Role Models, in hopes of showing the world — especially her two daughters, Sloan and Lilah, with husband Tristan Clegg — that all bodies are beautiful, and that mainstream beauty standards need to die, stat. We caught up with Huckaby to see what else she’s teaching her daughters: Spanish, reading, bike-riding, how to be a “Rebel Girl,” and of course how to jam out to Lizzo any old time. Plus, she shares her top picks for her own daily #momlife essentials, from beauty buys to hiking-trail fashion.
The podcast I’m currently plugged into
“We love Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It’s a perfect mix of kid-leveled entertainment, inspiration, and the episodes are short enough to keep my three-year-old’s attention. If we are being honest, I also learn a lot from this podcast.”
The book(s) my kid are obsessed with
“My daughter LOVES the Dora The Explorer books. I feel like I have them memorized at this point. She also has learned many Spanish words, and it’s pretty special to see her learning so much so fast.”
What I’m reading for myself
“I love to read, but now that I have two kids and one is older and active, I don’t have the time to read. I have been following Aerie’s REAL Reads on the #AerieREAL Life blog to get suggestions of books I would like to start, and I have recently been listening to a ton of Audibles. I just finished the book Educated by Tara Westover, and it was phenomenal. I had to sneak away from the family a few times so I could get a few extra minutes of listening in, it was so good.”
The snacks I always keep on hand for my kids
“The more under-the-radar, the better! When we aren’t eating fresh fruits and vegetables (I am super lucky my kiddo loves those), we like to snack on the Island Stretch fruit leathers. I and my husband may eat the majority of them because they are so tasty.”
The beauty product that’s always in my bag
“I use Supergoop sunscreen like it’s my job. It has such a pleasant texture and absorbs into the skin nicely. I like how it also doesn’t have a smell, and you can apply makeup on top easily. Plus, sunscreen is so important in skincare, so I make sure to wear it daily.”
The apps that make my life as a parent easier
“I have no idea how I would parent without the Daniel Tiger Parenting app. It offers tons of songs from dealing with emotions to trying new foods. The songs are catchy, and I find myself using them on myself! We have both learned so much from that tiger!”
The parenting accounts I love to follow on Instagram
“I follow Taking Cara Babies for all of my parenting concerns. She shares information on sleep tips, tricks, and hacks. She is a neonatal nurse, certified pediatric sleep consultant, and a wife to a pediatrician, so I feel like her information is reputable.”
The non-screen activity that keeps my kids busy
“We go on bike rides every single day. We taught my oldest to ride a bike without training wheels, and since then we have biked everywhere!”
The TV shows I actually enjoy watching with my kids
“We like the show Green Eggs and Ham on Netflix.”
The kid-friendly music I don’t hate playing around the house
“We play adult songs without cuss words, so that’s pretty much a win for both of us. We both love Lizzo!”
My favorite kids bath/skincare pick
“We are obsessed with Lush bath bombs. They make bath time exciting and the products are clean and safe for sensitive skin.”
How I keep my mom wardrobe on point
“I LIVE in Aerie clothing. I love clothes that are super cute, comfortable, and versatile. As an #AerieREAL Role Model it was important for me to partner with a brand that made me feel good as well. When I wear Aerie, I am not only photo ready but I can also go straight up a hiking trail with my kids right after. My favorite items right now are the satin dress paired with a knotted T-shirt.”
The under-the-radar kids brand I love
“Burt’s Bees Baby is a staple in our home. We use everything from body wash to baby clothes. I think their products smell so fresh and the baby clothes are super cute and cozy.”
To get even more parenting recommendations, click here to read about the other stylish moms featured in our Momsessed series.
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