Cristalle Belo on raising her kids in Australia: ‘We set limits’

As the first lockdown extended in 2020, Cristalle Belo-Pitt and her Australian husband, Justin Pitt, observed that their toddler, Hunter James, started to behave like most quarantined children.

“At that time, the number of cases in the Philippines was rising rapidly, while there were zero cases in South Australia due to strict border control, free mass testing and intense contact tracing,” recalls Cristalle. Cristalle Belo and husband Justin Pitt with their kids Hunter and Siena in Adelaide: “I’m so lucky to have a husband who is so hands-on with the children and who loves to cook!” —Photos courtesy of Cristalle Belo-Pitt

“After a few months, he finally warmed up and got used to being social again,” writes Cristalle in an email interview. “Moving to Australia was the best decision for our children who can go out freely, explore nature and socialize with others their age. It has also been good for me, Justin, and our mental well-being.”

It’s a bonus that the home of Justin’s parents is a 15-minute drive from theirs. “We get the family support that we need, especially when it comes to helping out with the children,” adds Cristalle.Although Hunter is 3½ years old and Siena is turning 2 in March, the Pitts don’t believe in infantilizing. Describing their strategy called “respectful parenting,” Cristalle explains: “We acknowledge that we don’t ‘own the kids.

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