LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ‘Good Morning America’ star Ginger Zee recently appeared on the ‘Quite Frankly’ podcast hosted by Frank Elaridi. The meteorologist revealed her fears about not being there for her children due to her hectic work schedule.
The 42-year-old anchor spoke candidly about everything that has been bothering her for a while and discussed the dynamics of balancing work and family life.
The 'GMA' host said that her biggest fear remains that her two sons, Adrian, 7, and Miles, 5, will feel neglected given her odd work hours. Zee opened up about her struggle to connect with them daily despite putting her best foot forward.
What did Ginger Zee say on the ‘Quite Frankly’ podcast?
The ‘GMA’ star appeared on the July 27 episode of the podcast and discussed everything, from her work to mental health struggles and her ability to maintain a connection with her two children.
While speaking of her two sons Adrian and Miles, Zee said, “My intention is to make sure they know, if with all these things I do...they need to know that they are the priority even when mommy's not here, and having a connection with children and an attachment period, which is so important.”
Zee is the Chief Meteorologist on ‘GMA’. It’s a job that comes with frequent traveling assignments and long hours at the studio at odd times. Due to these factors, things are bound to get affected in her personal life.
Zee acknowledged that and admits she worries about not being there for her sons and makes a point to connect with them regularly.
“I'm terrified of doing that wrong, and so I've worked extremely intentionally of how to set that before I leave and when I come home and as I go between,” she said.
The ‘GMA’ host takes conscious efforts to remain a constant presence in her children’s life and takes active efforts to not make them feel left out at any time. However, her job entails a high-octane routine but Zee manages to recharge herself to spend time with her sons.
Ginger Zee makes time for son at ‘GMA’ studio
A few weeks ago, Zee managed to bring her older son Adrian to the studio. Fans were delighted to spot the youngster on camera with his famous mom as she delivered the weather forecast.
"I've got my little guy here. This is Adrian," Ginger said before Adrian ran into her arms.
"And coming up, this is what we're talking about. Now that school's out, how parents can slow kids' Summertime Brain Drain," she continued.
"Do you have brain drain yet, with one day off?" Ginger asked her son. "No," he shook his head. "No? Not yet. We did some addition this morning," Ginger let viewers know.
Adrian remained beside his mother as she talked about the other topics coming up.
