Tales From The Crib - Broadway’s Caissie Levy
Originally from Canada, Caissie Levy now lives in New York City with her husband and 3 year old son. In addition to raising her son, Caissie also stars as Elsa in Frozen on Broadway (Maybe you’ve heard of it?!). We are so grateful for Caissie’s Tales From The Crib…
Well Parents Centre: What have been your biggest challenges since becoming a parent?
Caissie: Time management and self care are my biggest issues. Parenthood feels like a constant battle of sacrifice. You may be excelling at one element of life but it means you have to allow for a certain amount of failure in others.
WPC: What have you found helpful to address these challenges?
Caissie: Talking about it is key. With friends, your partner, whoever really. Just remembering the you aren't alone in feeling this way is incredibly empowering. I also keep a shared calendar with my husband and babysitters and that helps tremendously.
WPC: If you could go back in time, what would you tell your pregnant self?
Caissie: Don't buy all the new fancy gear. That gorgeous bassinet? Your kid will hate it and never sleep in it. See as you go, and be open to improvising.
WPC: So, basically what you’re saying is let it go, let it gooooo. Sorry, we couldn’t resist. If you could, what is one thing you’d change about parenthood in our culture?
Caissie: I would make paid maternity/parental leave mandatory in the US where I live. I would like to see companies - from the biggest to the smallest - do away with the secrecy and stress surrounding family planning and pregnancy, so women feel they have more choices both personally and professionally.
Exploring Parenthood Together
At the Well Parents Centre, we understand that the journey of parenthood, much like Caissie's experiences, can be both challenging and rewarding. Whether you're navigating time management, seeking mental health support, or looking to enhance communication within your family, we're here to help. Discover our Prenatal & Postpartum Therapy in Toronto for essential self-care practices, explore our Parenting Consultation & Support services for expert guidance on managing the complexities of modern parenting. Together, we can make the parenting journey less daunting and more fulfilling.
