Tia Mowry opens with the difficulty of vacation.

Monday, December 23, the 46-year-old actress shared a series of photos of herself Instagram as she posed by her Christmas tree with daughter Cairo, 6, and son Cree, 13, who she shares with her ex Cory Hardrick45.

The family of three wore matching red plaid pajamas and smiled together in the photo. The proud mom also included solo photos of her two children, as well as a photo of herself in a red dress by the tree. In her caption, Mowry took a moment to explain how she’s co-parenting during the holidays, admitting that it can be a “journey.”

“Happy Holidays from my family to yours! Co-parenting during the holidays is a journey filled with a mix of emotions,” she said.

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“It’s different, and yes, it can feel difficult and even lonely at times, especially when you’re adjusting to a new family dynamic. But over time, I’ve found beauty in it. It’s an opportunity for my children to build meaningful relationships with both parents, and for me, this creates a space for self-discovery, healing and rejuvenation.”

She went on to say that as a single mother, she can sometimes feel the “weight” of the fact that her family isn’t like everyone else’s.

“But you know what? It doesn’t matter. Different doesn’t mean less. The most important thing is to keep the traditions alive for my children, because no matter what it looks like, we are still family. “, Mowry wrote.

At the end of her caption, she gave advice to anyone else co-parenting during the holidays, telling them to “know that you’re not alone.”

“There is joy to be found, even in transitions. Let’s continue to create these special moments for our children, no matter what. ,” she said.

Last November, Mowry she brought her two children with her while attending the Los Angeles premiere of Moana 2.

After the event, Mowry shared scenes on her Instagram of herself with her children, posing alongside Moana. The mom-of-two wore a pale pink coat and matching pink satin button-down shirt, holding hands with Cairo, who wore a leopard jacket and pink dress.

On the other side of Moana, Cree wore a gray sweater and white pants, smiling alongside her sister and mother. “Had the BEST time with my family last night at the Moana premiere! ,” Mowry wrote in his caption.

She added: “Spending quality time with my children is always a blessing, and I am so grateful for them. @disneyand Moana2 to create memories (and movies!) we can cherish forever. .”