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Chris Pratt Emphasizes Presence and Sensitivity in Parenting Four Children

His mindful, presence-first philosophy complements his wife’s rule-enforcing style to create stability for their four children.

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Overview

  • Pratt and Schwarzenegger Pratt parent four children: daughters Lyla, 4, and Eloise, 3; son Ford, 8 months; and Pratt’s 12-year-old son Jack whom he co-parents with Anna Faris.
  • On Today, Pratt described Ford as “the happiest baby” with “giant, beautiful blue eyes” and called him “very, very special.”
  • Influenced by his sensitive upbringing, Pratt said his sole rule is to show up and be present, while his wife maintains structure and discipline as the family’s primary rule enforcer.
  • Pratt acknowledged the challenges of stepparenting on the Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali podcast and praised his wife’s commitment to creating consistency for Jack.
  • He described their household as “beautiful chaos,” noting that he savors teaching his daughters to swim and cherishing everyday summer moments at home.