Grey’s Anatomy Star on Raising Children in the Community

For the record, Caterina Scorsone would not detest living in a commune even though she has no ambitions to do so. The Grey’s Anatomy star has given a lot of thought to how it takes a village as she manages to raise three girls—9-year-old Eliza, 4-year-old Pippa, and 1-year-old Lucinda (aka Lucky).

To share child care, a single mother who is a friend of mine moved into a home with two other single parents. “Just seems logical! Nobody can accomplish it alone.” She continues dreamily, as if enthralled by this picture of a women-led Southern California clan of earth mothers, “One of the women in that house is a midwife.”

They also have chickens. A peek inside her 1920s cottage in Los Angeles, which is stuffed with books, plants, and paintings by Eliza, reveals a joyful commotion fostered by a group of maternal women. She admits, “I am fortunate to have a lot of aid.

Grey's Anatomy Star on Raising Children in the Community

Network of Support for Scorsone

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Scorsone’s sister Deb temporarily moved in; another of Scorsone’s sisters, Jovanna, frequently stops by to offer assistance with anything from Scorsone’s schedule to arranging therapy appointments for Pippa, who has Down syndrome. The actor also depends on Frances, a nanny, and former restaurateur, who performs most of the cooking, and Sam, a babysitter.

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The star, who has joint custody with her ex, declares, “I would never propagate the notion that it’s all smooth.” She is quick to count her blessings, particularly for the “ridiculous pay” she has received since 2010 for portraying Dr. Amelia Shepherd on the renowned Shonda Rhimes show. “People were compelled by COVID-19 to admit how difficult it is to work and be a parent.

As I provide my talents to the program, my sister and nanny work with our family. My children understand its significance.” Scorsone was brought up in Toronto by her social worker father and anthropology mother, who encouraged her to think for herself. Having a child with Down syndrome, she claims, was nonetheless a stunning revelation. She explains, “Through Pippa, I learned the gifts of community.”

“I was initially frightened. Yet, parents of other children with special needs quickly felt like family. We either grow solitary or recognize our need for others when we are vulnerable.” They eat together, watch movies (My Neighbor Totoro and Ponyo are on a loop), and relax on their brand-new deck, which Scorsone and a friend built. The place is affectionately referred to as “Camp Coven” by Scorsone.

On working days, Scorsone makes it home in time for bed because of how smoothly Grey’s production schedule runs. Worth more than its weight in gold. Also, she schedules weekend alone time with each daughter. She explains, “I take care to check in with each individually.” “Moreover, it is more tranquil. There would be a lot of arguing and sobbing if we stayed together for the entire weekend!”

9-year-old Eliza

What she’s into

“Because it’s crucial for women to be financially independent, we gave Eliza a bank account for her recent birthday. She is interested in beginning a business, she saves her allowance, and she is proficient in using a banking app. She just picked vegetables for sale from our garden. She claims that she wants a card reader for Christmas because no one carries cash.”

Big-kid interests

“Eliza has recently taken up riding horses and she adores Minecraft. On their property in Ojai, my friend Kevin McKidd, who plays Owen Hunt on the program, and his wife Arielle keep rescue animals. I frequently take Eliza to the farm on Sundays so she may take a riding lesson. We might assist with feeding the calves or visit with Patrick, their pet pig.

We have time to converse because the drive is an hour and a half. Daniel J. Siegel writes in Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Adolescent Brain that as children become older, they become more receptive to communication when you’re not staring directly at them. We’ve had some of our best chats while driving.”

Age 4 Pippa

What she  into “

“To perform a checkup on me, he poses as a doctor while dressing in a lab coat, glasses, and gloves. Along the way, we stroll through the neighborhood while chatting about her school and the flowers we observe.” The low muscle tone associated with hypotonia, or Down syndrome, is something that many people are unaware of, says Scorsone.

“Pippa’s mouth and tongue have less developed musculature, therefore she took a little longer to acquire expressive language. But, since we introduced Pippa to sign language at a young age, she occasionally uses it to communicate. She has always had good receptive language, so she understands more than people might think, and now her vocabulary is beginning to grow.”

passions in preschool

“Pippa adores the trampoline we recently acquired. I had held off on getting one. I mean, I’m a medical show producer! Yet I’m always in charge. I leap occasionally too and let’s just say that it reveals a lot about your pelvic floor.

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Pippa enjoys “flying,” which involves me lying on the trampoline on my back while she rises to her feet. Pippa is petite; she barely weighs 29 pounds and is almost the same size as Lucky. Nonetheless, she exhibits little fear.”

Age 1: Lucky

what she into

“My most chill baby could be Lucky. When it’s just the two of us, we go outside and she plays with stones in the garden or with leaves and flowers on the deck.”

toddlers’ interests

“She is currently quite interested in opening and closing jars and boxes. She becomes very determined and concentrated. Lucky must be tough because she has two elder siblings. When you step outside of her comfort zone, she has a small grimace to let you know. She’s going to be hilarious, in my opinion.”

 

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