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Serena Williams Admits Being ‘Too Nice’ to Younger Daughter, Says She’ll Work to Stop It

The tennis great said her own experience as the youngest child makes her soften rules for 2-year-old Adira over 8-year-old Olympia.

Overview

  • Appearing on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle on Jan. 28, Serena Williams said she catches herself favoring Adira, 2, over Olympia, 8.
  • She explained that being the youngest in her family influences her instinct to be more lenient with her younger child.
  • Williams said she recognizes the habit in real time and needs to “shake out of that,” calling it a new parenting challenge.
  • She shares both daughters with husband Alexis Ohanian and discussed their personalities, praising Olympia as a caring big sister.
  • Recent Instagram posts showed family photos after Venus Williams’ wedding and a November session where she taught Adira tennis basics.