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Colombian pop superstar Shakira opens up in the Spring 2015 issue of Parents Latina about family life with beau, soccer star Gerard Piqué, and their two sons: Milan, 2, and Sasha, 2 months.

On raising multicultural children and her parenting style: “Yes. In Spain, parents speak to their children as equals, and I feel that the children respond in turn. But in all three cultures, parents are attentive to their children. Their dad and I both grew up in very close-knit families, and that has made us openly affectionate parents.”

On which language Milan is picking up faster: “I would have to say Spanish, since I’m the one he spends the most time with and it’s my first language. I talk to him as much as possible — it serves as bonding time and helps his language-comprehension skills.”

On how being a mom helped her learn how to delegate: “Becoming a mom forced me to re-prioritize and make room for the things that are most important, while recognizing that there are things I can let go of and the world won’t crumble around me.”

On how much Milan influenced the line of baby gear and toys that she co-created with Fisher-Price: “He was a great influence, especially on the soccer ball — he loves to kick the ball around more than anything else. I also wanted to include toys that I think are timeless. The blocks in the collection came from a vivid memory I had of playing with some in my own childhood.”

On how she’s raising her boys to be modern-day men: “Growing up with a working mom is a start. I also think their dad is a good example of a modern man to emulate. Gerard and I pretty much share all parenting responsibilities, although I’m definitely the disciplinarian.”

For more from Shakira, go to Parents Latina…

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