Allison Holker Was an “Almond Mom” to Daughter Weslie

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When it comes to a well-balanced lifestyle, Allison Holker is shaking off her previous POV.

Indeed, regarding the parenting approach of the former contestant on “So You Think You Can Dance,” it was alleged by her 17-year-old child, Weslie, that she had a somewhat fanatical emphasis on health during her upbringing.

In a recent episode of their “Between Us” podcast on June 22nd, the eldest child said, “Growing up, she was always like an almond mom to me. I tell her that often now. She’d make sure we ate our greens and have chicken for dinner every night.

Moreover, Allison, who is a mother to Maddox, 9, and Zaia, 5, with her late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss, couldn’t refute the allegations.

Weslie and I were indeed one in the same, as the 37-year-old confessed. I maintained a firm discipline, always cooking meals and preparing organic lunches for school. There wasn’t a single processed snack to be found. Instead, there were various types of nuts, an assortment of dried fruits.

However, unlike Weslie who was closely monitored with regards to her diet during childhood, it seems that her younger siblings have less stringent rules imposed on their eating habits.

Weslie joked, “I really enjoy a tasty potato chip, but she won’t let me have one,” and went on to say that her mother’s style of parenting has changed dramatically lately. “She no longer seems to mind!

What led Allison to change her mind, you ask? She came to understand that perhaps she had overstepped a bit, despite her noble motives.

Weslie and I had a conversation where I declared, ‘Alright, we’re going to make this work. I want to be the best mom I can be,'” the dancer shared. “At that point, my idea of being a good mother involved maintaining a healthy environment. I became meticulous about the ingredients in our home and made sure they were all safe. While I may have been overly cautious at times, I believe it ultimately benefited us.

She went on to say, “Perhaps my motivations weren’t entirely clear, but I did strive for us to lead a balanced lifestyle.” She then explained, “I thought, ‘I want to be an exemplary mother by making this choice.’ It turned out to be a beneficial decision for me as it broadened my knowledge. However, I’ve learned everything requires moderation.

Whenever Weslie wasn’t under her mother’s watchful eye, she would seize any chance to indulge in a multitude of snacks from gas stations. It was at this point that Allison understood that fostering balance instead of imposing restrictions was the most effective method for instilling healthy habits in her children.

Allison observed that our home offers many healthy choices, yet she also believes in allowing her children the freedom to be kids. She discovered an extra measure of joy from this approach as well. Essentially, she’s aiming to find a balance between discipline and flexibility with Weslie and now with Maddox and Zaia.

For more of Allison and her family’s sweetest bonding moments, keep reading.

Allison shared a picture of her daughter Weslie, who was on her way to the high school homecoming dance in October 2023.

In August 2023, Allison posted her initial dance video since Stephen’s passing on TikTok, this time with her daughter Weslie. They danced along to a reworked version of the “My Heart Will Go On” track from the movie Titanic.

At the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in May 2023, Allison was accompanied by her children Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram in November 2022, Stephen expressed gratitude for his family, health, love, and life. Sharing warmth with everyone, he conveyed his love from his family to yours using the hashtags #bossfamily and #turkeyday.

The family dressed up as the Addams Family.

In June 2022, Stephen posted on Instagram: “Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to me, as I am blessed with these amazing three kids! Being a dad has been the most rewarding experience and responsibility. Sending lots of love to all the dads and father figures out there. May you be surrounded by affection today!! #FathersDay

Stephen appeared with Allison, Weslie, Maddox and Zaia on Father’s Day 2022.

Stephen appeared with son Maddox in March on the child’s 6th birthday in March 2022.

On Instagram, he wrote ‘Happy Birthday, my son!’ He can hardly believe that his little prince, who’s now 6 years old, has grown so quickly. It seems like just yesterday he was small, but now he’s tall and smart. He’s capable and independent too. Time really does fly. Yet, I couldn’t be more proud of the brightness he brings to the world every day. Furthermore, each day he teaches me how to be a better father and person, while I help guide him in return. It’s a wonderful cycle.

Ho Ho Ho!

In September 2021, the family donned identical holiday pajamas from The Children’s Place and demonstrated their dancing skills.

Sunny day…

Stephen danced with son Maddox.

The two danced with their son Maddox in January 2021.

The two appeared with their kids Weslie and Maddox at the premiere of Disney’s Mulan reboot.

As I looked back on New Year’s Eve 2019, I couldn’t help but share a heartfelt snapshot from my life – myself with my cherished partner, Stephen, and our youngest treasures, Maddox and Zaia. In this moment, I found myself reminiscing about our beautiful love story.

She shared on Instagram: “What a remarkable ten years it’s been! Weslie and I relocated to LA, where I met Stephen, fell for him deeply, tied the knot, traveled extensively, built unforgettable career moments such as SYTYCD, HIT THE FLOOR, and DWTS. Hosted DISNEY’S FAIRY TALE WEDDINGS. My fondest memories were made expanding our family, welcoming our lovely kids! #decade #newyearseve #lookingback #life #love #adventure #memories #nyc @sir_twitch_alot

40 weeks pregnant and eagerly awaiting the arrival of my little girl Zaia at any moment, I recently came across a video of myself dancing with Boss from back in November 2019. This clip serves as a sweet reminder of the carefree days before motherhood!

At the debut of Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” the pair were accompanied by their children, Weslie and Maddox.

The family, consisting of the parents and children Weslie and Maddox, went to the opening night of Disney’s film “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in Hollywood.

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2025-06-23 16:49