Why Jennie Garth Says Co-Parenting Forced a “Reckoning” With Herself

In fact, Jennie—whose I Choose Me Summit starts in Los Angeles April 25—said that giving birth to her first daughter at 25 years old taught her how to shift her focus to her kids and, as she put it, that “saved me from myself.”

“At a wild time in my life where it was a lot of unknown feelings,” the now-54-year-old explained, “I was able to take care of a baby and put all of my focus and energy on keeping her alive and happy and healthy. And I think that was a big part of saving myself from myself.” 

And though the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum has certainly had doubts here and there about her parenting, the fact that her daughters still enjoy spending time with her is evidence that she’s “a good mom.”

“My doors are always open to my girls, and having them around me is just a constant proof of purchase,” she shared. “Proof is in the pudding with these guys that I’ve done something right.”

Plus, Jennie noted she isn’t the only one making an impact.

“My daughters are my greatest teachers,” she said. “[I’m] just really accepting that and reminding myself that I don’t have it all figured out. I’m still learning and growing, just like they are.”

Read on for more stars who have special connections with their kids.