Kelly Clarkson Said Her Divorce From Brandon Blackstock Made Their Kids Question The 'Definition of Love'

Kelly Clarkson Kids’ Heartbreaking Reaction To Brandon Blackstock Divorce: ‘I Wish Mommy And Daddy Were In The Same House’

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Kelly Clarkson is continuing to open up about her tumultuous divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, and the impact that it continues to have on their two children.

The Kelly Clarkson Show host, 41, appeared on the Wednesday, July 5th episode of the Podcrushed podcast and said their two children, River Rose, 9, and Remington Alexander, 7, are questioning the “definition of love” following her and the 46-year-old music manager’s divorce.

Kelly Clarkson Says Her Children Are Questioning The ‘Definition Of Love’ Following Divorce

“When you do go through a divorce, especially with young kids, the definition of love comes up quite a bit,” the American Idol alum confessed, before going on to say that her son and daughter ask her, “So you don’t love daddy anymore?”

The Voice coach recalled telling them, “I love that daddy gave me you two. We just don’t like each other like we did. It’s just different now.” She then said, “You can see it on their face, they question, ‘Can your love change for me?'” which she confessed was always one of the hardest parts of the conversation.

Clarkson also went on to talk about how her relationship with her late, estranged father affected her children. “It’s hard,” she continued. “And then it’s hard when they go, ‘Why don’t I have a grandpa from you? You told me love is different with a parent and a child than with a husband and a wife. But it’s not because your dad left you.'”

Kelly Clarkson Previously Opened Up About Her Divorce And Its Continued Impact On Her Children

The "Mine" singer previously opened up about parenting her children following the divorce when she appeared on the March 13th episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast. She said at the time, "I literally ask my kids every night when we’re snuggling, 'Are you happy? And if you’re not, what could make you happier?'"

The "Stronger" singer then shared the heartbreaking response to the question from her daughter and son, and she spoke about the importance of encouraging her children to always be honest. This, she stressed, is to help them feel more comfortable in their home following their parents’ split.

Clarkson added, regarding her kids, "Sometimes they’ll say, especially the past two years, and it kills me and I want them to be honest, so I don’t ever say, 'Oh god, don’t tell me that,' but a lot of times it would be like, 'You know, I’m just really sad. I wish mommy and daddy were in the same house.'"

The Grammy winner went on, "They’re really honest about it." She also shared how much she appreciates them being candid: "I’m raising that kind of individual. I want you to be honest with me." While the "Since U Been Gone" hitmaker acknowledged how hard this is to hear from her kids, she said that she can understand their feelings because she grew up in a similar situation.

"I just sit there and I’m like, 'I get it. I’m from a divorced family as well. I get it. That sucks. But we’re going to work it out. And you are so loved by both of us,'" Clarkson said. "I think communicating with them and not treating them – not treating them like an adult, because they’re not – but not treating them like a child. They’re not small feelings. Those are huge feelings, and those are huge emotions."