Hoda Kotb on the Joy of Raising Haley and Hope - and Why She'd Adopt Again

Hoda Kotb on the Joy of Raising Haley and Hope - and Why She'd Adopt Again | PEOPLE

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In this exclusive interview for PEOPLE's Family Issue cover, 'TODAY' host Hoda Kotb opens up about instilling "confidence and humility" in daughters Haley, 5, and Hope, 3, learning to not be so hard on herself over tough parenting moments, co-parenting with her ex, and how she tears up thinking about expanding her family: "If it's meant to come to me, I'm ready!"
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Hoda Kotb on the Joy of Raising Haley and Hope and Why She'd Adopt Again | PEOPLE
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@jennan124 Жыл бұрын

Adoption is such a great gift to a child. May God bless Hoda

@robincercone5117 Жыл бұрын

most of the time, not all

@ladylibra1919 Жыл бұрын

ADOPTION IS A GREAT NAME FOR SELLING CHILDREN IF I SOLD MY CHILD I'D GO TO JAIL.SORRAGATES TOO THEY ARE PAYING PEOPLE FOR BABIES...AND THATS JUST TRUTH JS SHRUGS OK I;LL CALL YALL TOMORROW DONT COME FOR ME I'M FULL OF FIRE I COMMENT MY OPINION JUST LIKE YOU DID.TRUTH

@davisholman8149 Жыл бұрын

Thank you birth mothers - for choosing life.😘

@ShieldsSamantha 2 ай бұрын

Adoption is trauma.

@BratBustersParenting Жыл бұрын

I loved being adopted. I always felt special because I was "chosen". 😊

@PrincessDie187 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@applebomb4091 Жыл бұрын

you shouldn't its because your biological parents don't want you.

@ShieldsSamantha 2 ай бұрын

I hated being adopted, looking and feeling different from my adopting family. I never felt "chosen." I felt abandoned.

@Jen-jo5qu Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful soul. So great to see Hoda happy!

@salyol7 Жыл бұрын

Nice that she still gets along with Joel.Such a sweet person Hoda.Her mom seems so lovely too.

@maryamalfayed223 Жыл бұрын

I have been a big Hoda fan through the years, watching the many highs and lows throughout her life but there is nothing better than seeing her whole entire being light up when it comes to her and her girls!. Her children are beautiful and fun to see! ... I'm so happy that Hoda has found her forever! ❤️🌹❤️

@erikaleonard2848 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love adoption stories like this!!😁 🥰

@johntirado-glover3574 Жыл бұрын

Being a parent is life changing experience. Hoda is such a great person.

@paulaharlfinger829 Жыл бұрын

Hoda Kotb is the most genuine, beautiful and joyful soul♡

@unfailingcolt8928 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful family Hoda. Your daughters are absolutely gorgeous!! I’m an older parent too, you got this!!!!🙏❤️

@loonyspoonie3655 Жыл бұрын

Hoda Kotb inspires me to live my life with more grace and irreverence through her beautiful example.

@lubrown763 Жыл бұрын

This is a great interview. Hoda is beautiful and she is raising a beautiful family ❤️

@wsatv3409 Жыл бұрын

This completely moved me as I adopted 2 young boys,, Everything she said resonates with my soul.. Adoption is a gift to the whole family! Adoption is a gift to your village, it touches every heart

@ShieldsSamantha 2 ай бұрын

Adoption is trauma. Family separation is trauma.

@malloryjines5050 Жыл бұрын

This woman is one of the most genuine humans around. So love her!

@twingytwango6971 Жыл бұрын

Wow, her children are growing up sooooo fast!!! Delightful

@susanb5058 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing Hoda’s pure joy with her beautiful daughters! ❤️❤️❤️

@mmmmlllljohn Жыл бұрын

I’m happy for Koda and her husband. The girls are beautiful! ❤️🇨🇦

@paulinemuthena6545 Жыл бұрын

Hoda and Joel broke up.She was not married to him.

@dorrettelliott1843 Жыл бұрын

Honda I am so happy for you. Your girls are beautiful. Be bless

@melaniethompson7045 Жыл бұрын

I’m bawling! I ♥️you Hoda Kotb!

@rick5653 Жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry that they lost their daddy. Their hearts must be broken like so many other couples that split up. Hopefully they’ll be fine and will adjust later

@bblove9945 Жыл бұрын

The children are beautiful.🥰🥰🥰🥰

@glendamott6420 Жыл бұрын

You’re my favorite person please don’t change .

@cindibush8880 Жыл бұрын

They are both beautiful ❤️❤️..I remember when Haley came home 🏠 I was crying 😭..So happy for you.💕💖💞

@carolynmarion5480 Жыл бұрын

Aw Hoda is such a sweet soul & deserves her family. 🙏💕

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋how are you doing?

@margaretapplin2746 Жыл бұрын

Hoda, you're an Angel.

@ImagineItColoring Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing a glimps of your family.

@bmwatt2151 Жыл бұрын

You are SUCH A BEAUTIFIL PERSON & BEAUTIFIL MOTHER!! How BLESSED your daughter's are to have you to have chosen them as your daughter's. As a Grandparent myself I just LOVED how you Honored your Mother as their loving Grandma. Thank you Hoda for the GREAT example you are as a parent in this world. Many Blessings💙😇💙

@mars6447 Жыл бұрын

God bless you Hoda and girls , beautiful story

@Ninabnina711 Жыл бұрын

She looks great for age. I wish I had my own little family too.❤

@christinesuemorris Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful story! God bless them all 💗

@roxanaalvarez1543 Жыл бұрын

What a great segment , she’s a beautiful soul , so much insight

@pambalakhan6020 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always been a fan of Hoda. Very genuine compassionate person. One happy beautiful family❗️❤️

@angelwings3128 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, you have a lot of love in your heart! 💕. Your mix of confidence & humility is lovely!

@majesea Жыл бұрын

Love Hoda - so genuine 💕

@prettybrowneyes1990 Жыл бұрын

Even if Hoda has a nanny (along with lots of family assistance) to be raising a 5yr old and a 3yr at 58 yrs old is tremendous... Love knows no age boundaries; kudos to her. However, her ex-fiancée Joel, who's a few yrs older than she (they were quietly together for almost 10 yrs before she adopted Haley) probably canceled their wedding and moved on from their relationship because he (as a father and grandfather) may not have wanted to raise very young children all over again at this time in his latter years, he's still their legal father though so I'm sure those sweet little girls will always know him as a loving father :)

@lizcoello1095 Жыл бұрын

I love Hoda ! I ran into her in Central Park and went over to her to say how I enjoyed her work on television. She was really friendly and charming.❤

@vondatraill3766 Жыл бұрын

Bless you for your beautiful heart! What a awesome story. They are sooo beautiful! You all are very happy😊amazing what you have done for them!! Remember there is no manual for bringing up children so try to go easy on yourself. 💕👏🏻🌟🧚🏻

@paulachambers5822 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, I feel encouraged.

@shanawesthoff9622 Жыл бұрын

Love Hoda, she is so inspiring

@tonyaknight131 Жыл бұрын

God Bless Hoda and her beautiful family . We love you 🥳..

@sylviarodriguez2685 Жыл бұрын

Hoda is so authentic! I am overjoyed that she decided to adopt!So many children in orphanages! Because you are so loving what about a sheltered animal? Thank you for sharing!

@jennynesheim5963 Жыл бұрын

Okay that was beautiful, Honda is the best human ever❤️👏🙏

@phillipswatson3452 Жыл бұрын

AWWW, LOVELY VIDEO 💕 THANKS FOR SHARING 👼

@nechialee4624 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful, what a lovely story ❤❤❤❤

@gasarolita9597 Жыл бұрын

Well done Mum♥️🏆❤️💋, when you have kids ! You always busy in your mind and enjoy love!

@lilliecrutchfield2798 Жыл бұрын

You are such an Amazing Awesome, ,Incredible,! I listen to this video and you are so patient, caring woman!! I feel you and see the love you show these little angels!! You look so happy! God Bless you and your family! Love this!❤

@teracoffin6116 Жыл бұрын

I don't get the whole age factor. 50 now a days is much different from back in the day. I see 20nyear Olds that are the epidemy of what is expected of a 50 year old. Changing the stereotype by leading is key for educating people. Case and point, Hoda"s mom looks amazing! And what a difference parenting is , when maturity and growth is a factor. So many developed tools to help nurture a sound human being.

@marvaclarke6554 Жыл бұрын

This lady is an angel, awesome

@patriciaschuster1371 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful person!

@Enjoyinglife22 Жыл бұрын

I just love Honda! She is a beacon of light and super sweet! ❤️❤️❤️

@martharosenthal150 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely story🌟

@patriciaworrel4637 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad for you !

@sadiyakazi1118 Жыл бұрын

She's just wonderful 🤩

@KathyRopa-uk9ws 10 ай бұрын

Hoda you are a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless.

@emeloz5952 Жыл бұрын

I love Hoda , she is a beautiful soul,so much insight she is the best

@87jcksn Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@marymakin6488 10 ай бұрын

My daughter is almost 30 and she still holds my hand!

@jamesmondsexperience Жыл бұрын

I love this for you!!

@tammyharper4152 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful family

@fabijohnsthejoyofdecorating Жыл бұрын

So beautiful!!

@ladyj5701 Жыл бұрын

beautiful what joy!

@donnapaul5426 Жыл бұрын

Wow, so Beautiful ... that's God plans Hoda cherrish every moment with them❤❤

@theresarosenberger9384 Жыл бұрын

Remarkable Hoda ..great mom

@josefinafigueroa1162 Жыл бұрын

Love Hoda ur the best💙💙

@TheNickiok Жыл бұрын

They are so gorgeous Hoda!

@paulajf4205 Жыл бұрын

What a special family. I wonder if she's open to adopting an older child. There is such a need for that and given her age, I hope she would consider that.

@soul-zc4ny Жыл бұрын

Hoda. God bless you with your two little gifts. I pray that God will keep on blessing you in every way. And I pray that God will bless you with a prince after God's own heart because you deserve the best. Keep smiling and keep your head up. I pray that God will bless you with a little boy. You are in deed such a loving mom

@gbaratta Жыл бұрын

The pics of them eating spaghetti was taken at the restaurant I work at omg

@NS-lx4hx Жыл бұрын

So happy for her

@brendakent2939 Жыл бұрын

Great interview and NOLA fan loves Hota!

@eleanorek.leslie9818 Жыл бұрын

Hoda, we live each day!!

@PrincessDie187 Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful; they're so cute.

@atomisticpartb525 Жыл бұрын

Super sisters. Love it!

@eccentricityxoxo5378 Жыл бұрын

They couldn't have a better mom ,lucky little girls!

@amandasookhoo1872 Жыл бұрын

awwwww soso sweet🥰💖👍👍💐🦋🦋

@rholloway717 Жыл бұрын

" i want to hold their hands forever" ❤

@luzfielduran4251 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Hoda you have beautiful 🤩 girls

@darlahkelley9800 Жыл бұрын

You are Beautiful Mom 👩 ❤️ Hoda

@Godwinpounds4333 Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋how are you doing?

@beatriceowusuachaw6210 Жыл бұрын

I watched you most mornings

@rmrita55 Жыл бұрын

I love her

@rach_i Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@darlahkelley9800 Жыл бұрын

Super Sister's Forever

@Paola11852 Жыл бұрын

They are beautiful girls ❤️❤️

@meseretwolde263 Жыл бұрын

God blessed you 💔💔💔💔💔

@SeaTurtle515 Жыл бұрын

Lovely family.

@MaryMartinez-ob2mk Жыл бұрын

👋 People Hi there, ☺❤We love you, Ms.Hoda Kotb.☺❤ (☺😷🙋✌)

@tracynickels164 Жыл бұрын

Yaaaah you!!!!

@jodys2958 Жыл бұрын

Hoda woman is da bomb! I think she's a fabulous gal! Guthrie is the problem on the Today show n has been since day one. SG is the reason I stopped watching the show. I truly miss my Hoda, but cldn't stomach that Savannah broad at all... Hoda woman (as KLG wld call her 💜) is a beautiful n wonderful person n her girls r just too C.U.T.E!!!!!!!

@theresadia70 Жыл бұрын

Have fun Y’a Hoda with the two Charming Girls I hope you get one more because I heard tu saying that you want to expend your Family I’ll tell you something Hoda very trous full they ‘r the one who are lucky 🍀 to have a mom 👍 like you Hoda dear God bless all your Family I I which the best to you .

@mienafriggstad3360 Жыл бұрын

❤️🙏

@tammipineda4121 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@pennypautzke3348 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful girls

@gladysaviles6800 Жыл бұрын

I think you are awesome I am your greatest fan..

@Paola11852 Жыл бұрын

Where are they from if you don’t mind me asking 👋🏻💞

@TheDesouza79 Жыл бұрын

💕💕💕💕💕💕

@cheryldodd-marko9787 Жыл бұрын

Bryant park....🕊🇺🇲💕

@cheryldodd-marko9787 Жыл бұрын

You all are blessed...🕊🇺🇲💕

@annleslie7826 Жыл бұрын

Susan McComas ❤️

@cmnichols30 Жыл бұрын

🥰

@lindalewis8001 Жыл бұрын

Hey pretty lady listen are you doing are you going to get married just asking stay safe and strong blessings 🙏❤️

@annagarza7299 Жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful family ❤️ you were talking in the interview that you found a half eaten peach 🍑 by the fireplace I learned after becoming a mommy that you can’t stress over the small stuff the house is not pristine OH WELL THATS THE MOMMY LIFE and making memories are more important you just don’t know what the future will bring like our family we had a 7 yr old boy and a 6 yr old girl our son was playing flag football and he started to complain about his right knee hurting I called the sr he said if he keeps complaining bring him in he did so I made an appointment and daddy had to take mom was working they took X-rays and the next day I stopped at the dr office and he took me into his office he put the X-ray up and said THAT IS A TUMOR AND I DONT KNOW WHAT KIND I fell to my knees In one second our life changed 😭💔 moral of story do not take your kids for granted live everyday as though it is your last ❤️ our son was diagnosed with cancer osteosarcoma 😭💔😭😭😭😭