Ciarais making sure she’s leveling up her girls.
The “1, 2 Step” singer reflected on her plans to implement lessons she learned from her mom Jackie Harris and other women in her family when parenting her and her husband Russell Wilson’s daughters Sienna, 7, and Amora, 15 months, as they get older.
“Individuality has always been an underlying theme of how my parents and grandparents have navigated throughout life,” Ciara told Parents in an interview published March 12. “My level of independence, the spirit of individuality, confidence, and just doing what I believe in, despite what others think, is a bit of an innate thing.”
She emphasized that being able to “act tall, even when you feel small” was crucial for her growth. Beyond the introspective nature of that mindset, the 39-year-old—also mom to son Win, 4, with Russell, as well as Future Zhair, 10, with ex Future—noted that recognizing other people’s intentions in life helped maintain that strength.
“My mom always taught me about not taking gifts for free,” she explained. “I felt there was power in that. As a woman, not everything free is good. Sometimes people can try to give you something, to manipulate you, right? So you’ve got to know the place that someone’s coming from.”
It’s a perspective that Ciara plans to emphasize with Sienna and Amora. One that also includes teaching them the power of simply saying “no” when necessary.
“I always want my girls to feel valued, know that they can create their own self-worth, they’re in control of themselves and where they can in life,” she said. “I want my girls to know that they’re not limited by their gender or the color of their skin.”
Because the “Level Up” singer knows there’s a balance between passing up opportunities and seeking out success.
“I need to remind my girls to know when you are in the full essence of your honey and your sweetness, but also being firm and clear,” she added, “you can make a lot happen in that space.”
Although motherhood isn’t always easy, Ciara is grateful to have found the perfect teammate in Russell.
“He’s an amazing father,” she gushed on the Call Her Daddy podcast October 2023. “Watching him with all of our kids—it is one of the sweetest things. It’s one of the sexiest things, to be honest with you.”
“That’s what you want,” she continued. “There’s no better feeling than knowing when we all look up and we look at him, he’s got us. I know he’s going to wrap his arms around me and my babies fully. There’s no depth that he won’t go to for us.”
Now, read on to see more of Ciara and Russell’s sweetest family moments.
Family Moments
Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated Easter 2025 with kids Future, Sienna, Win and Amora in pastel pinks and blues.
Feeling Thankful
The family of five celebrated cuddled up on the couch together during Thanksgiving 2024.
Say Cheese
Ciara rang in her 39th birthday with family in October 2024.
Ballers
When Russell was playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, Ciara and the kids dressed up in black and gold to cheer for the quarterback.
Practice Makes Perfect
The NFL star got some special visitors during training camp in September 2024.
The Princess Is Here
Ciara gave her daughters a ride in this adorable snapshot. As she wrote on Instagram in August 2024, “The moments that filled my cup.”
Bonjour
The “Goodies” singer and her kids visited Disneyland Paris for the first time in July 2024.
Forever Valentine
Ciara joked that baby Amora crashed her romantic date with Russell, writing on Instagram in 2024, “9 Valentines in…and sometimes it may look like this.”
Fab Five
Ciara and Russell enjoyed a sunny family day in May 2023.
An Easter to Remember
The clan spent Easter 2022 at the White House.
Cat-Tastic Time
Ciara and her daughter Sienna celebrated the return of DreamWorks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse with a mommy-and-me viewing party in 2021.
Paradise Awaits
We all scream for Popsicles! Weeks before their wedding day in July 2016, Ciara and Russell traveled with Future to Mexico for a Memorial Day vacation.
She Said Yes
The start of a whole new chapter. Who can forget the magical moment when Russell proposed to his leading lady in March 2016?
Hooray for Elmo
“Grateful For This Love. #MyBoys,” Ciara wrote on Instagram after enjoying Sesame Street Live in Los Angeles on Mother’s Day.
Magical Memories
The Happiest Place on Earth turned out to be a magical place for Russell, Ciara and Future.
Grandpa’s Know Best
“Daddy and Grandpa All In One,” Ciara shared on social media as her son spent quality time with her dad.
Go Big Blue
Football is cool, but so is going to Dodgers Stadium when nobody is around.
Red Carpet Studs
When Russell hosted the 2015 Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, Ciara and her son Future were more than happy to attend and show their support.
