How Amanda Kloots is Instilling Her Faith in Son Elvis
Amanda Kloots shares a strong connection with her 6-year-old son, Elvis, deeply rooted in faith.
“We’ve recently begun reading a children’s Bible together each night,” Kloots, 44, told Us Weekly during the grand opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos on May 16. “We snuggle up in bed and read a chapter from his Bible.”
Every Sunday, before the new week starts, the former co-host of The Talk marks “family day.”
“It’s been our tradition since he was a baby, even when he didn’t understand what family day meant. We finally found a church in L.A. that resonates with me,” Kloots explained. “We attend church every Sunday, then hit the beach, making sure to say our prayers.”
One valuable lesson Kloots aims to instill in her son is the practice of gratitude.
As she navigates life following the loss of her husband, Nick Cordero, in July 2020 after a protracted battle with COVID-19, Kloots strives to maintain a positive outlook.
“I always encourage [my son] to count his blessings, as we have so much to be thankful for,” she shared. “We’re living such a beautiful life, and it’s essential to appreciate that.”
In February 2022, Kloots mentioned attending church for the first time in two years. After hearing Churchome Pastor Judah Smith speak live, she was reminded of her faith.
“I didn’t realize how much I had missed it,” she posted on Instagram at that time. “That night was incredibly beautiful, inspiring, and fulfilling for me. … I felt such joy in my heart and soul that I had been pretending not to need.”
Kloots created joyful moments during her recent trip to Turks & Caicos with her son.
While attending the grand opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos, they enjoyed activities like snorkeling, swimming, dance parties, and game nights.
“Elvis snorkeled for the first time, showering me with hugs. He said, ‘Mom, I did it! I snorkeled! I went into the ocean!’ Kloots told Us. “The ocean in L.A. isn’t like this, so he was so proud of himself. It became a core memory, and it was incredibly special.”
