Ali Fedotowsky Weighs in on Kids Attending Sleepovers
Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky has shared her thoughts on whether to allow her daughter, with husband Kevin Manno, to have sleepovers.
“These are such loaded questions in our household,” Fedotowsky, 41, stated on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, April 21, when asked about sleepovers and kids’ phones. “Ones I discuss with Molly quite frequently since she often inquires about both topics.”
Fedotowsky expressed that she “totally [understands]” the concerns surrounding sleepovers, adding that it can be quite challenging.
“However, we do permit them with people we know very well,” she mentioned. “I feel like if we shield her from sleepovers until she goes to college, she won’t know how to manage herself in the real world. At some point, we need to loosen the reins. I don’t know. I go back and forth on this.”
Regarding phones, Fedotowsky explained that she and Manno, 42, are “delaying for as long as possible.”
“I’d prefer to wait until eighth grade, but I’m uncertain if that will work for Molly, so I’m addressing it one year at a time,” she elaborated.
Fedotowsky and Manno welcomed daughter Molly in 2016, one year before they tied the knot, and their son Riley was born in May 2018.
Last year, Fedotowsky discussed the family’s choice to move from Nashville back to California.
“You guessed it… we’re returning to California, and we couldn’t be happier 🌊☀️,” Fedotowsky expressed on Instagram. “Every part of me knows this is the right move for our family. Every time we’ve visited, it felt like our souls flourished in a way they didn’t elsewhere.”
She went on to say, “Kevin is thrilled, and the kids can’t wait to be near the beach. Personally, while it will feel great to breathe easier (goodbye allergies 👋🏻), it’s about more than that. I have this profound sense that San Diego is truly where we belong. Honestly, I’ve felt so guided throughout this whole journey—getting signs from loved ones and subtle nudges along the way (I’ll share more on that later—it’s really special).”
Fedotowsky expressed her “eternal gratitude” for their time in Nashville, highlighting the lifelong friendships made, new experiences, and lessons learned.
“Moving here was definitely the right decision for that chapter. No experience is ever wasted; it’s all about learning,” she remarked. “I’ll miss my wonderful friends, warm summer nights, fireflies, and long lake days ❤️. Relocating across the country isn’t easy (trust me, we’ve done it before 🤪), but it’s rewarding when you know you’re headed to where you’re meant to be. California, here we come home. ✨ Cheers to what’s next ❤️.”
