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24 Things You Didn't Know About Melania Trump as a Mom

KAITLIN MENZA, Adam Schubak

May 8, 2018 at 4:00 PM

Melania is the hands-on parent.

She wouldn't let the presidency disrupt Barron's life.

She keeps a strict work-parenting balance.

She believes in letting your kids fall down.

She raised Barron trilingual.

Melania encourages creativity.

She's a passionate advocate for other children.

She's happy with just one child.

She's a hands-on mom.

She used to slather Barron with caviar.

Barron has more than his own bedroom.

Barron's school isn't cheap.

She's a good listener.

She's raising "Little Donald."

She makes time for father-son bonding.

She doesn't rely on nannies.

She prepared Barron for the public eye.

She's very focused on Barron's education.

Barron is the first son to live in the White House since JFK Jr.

She wants Barron to be the best man he can be.

She's a soccer mom.

She's more of a friend to her stepchildren.

She didn't stress over pregnancy weight.

Her own mother's parenting style inspires her.

Melania is the hands-on parent.

No surprise here, but Donald stayed pretty busy running his multinational corporation (and now, the United States), so the parenting falls on Melania. "He didn't change diapers and I am completely fine with that. It is not important to me. It's all about what works for you," she told Parenting in 2015. "It's very important to know the person you're with. And we know our roles."

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For starters, she doesn't rely on nannies.

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