Celebrity Parents Keri Russell: Working Motherhood Is 'Hard' "Any time you're working and have kids, I think it's hard," the Running Wilde actress, 34, who is mom to 3-year-old son River tells PARADE. By Staff Author Published on September 26, 2010 01:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email After an eight year hiatus from TV, Keri Russell is making her big return — but this time with a few extra responsibilities. “Any time you’re working and have kids, I think it’s hard,” the Running Wilde actress, 34, who is mom to 3-year-old son River tells PARADE. The constant pull from both her career and motherhood was particularly evident when it came time to send her only child with husband Shane Deary off for his first day of school. “My little guy’s first day of preschool was last week, and of course I want to be there for that,” she explains. “I never imagined that I wouldn’t be walking him to school. Luckily, I didn’t have to go into work that day until the afternoon.” And while Russell is the first to admit she’s not the only mom having to juggle — “It’s hard for my lawyer friends and advertising friends too” — she is more than willing to sacrifice for her son. “You just have to make time. During the weekends, I do less friends stuff and try to be there to make dinner and be there for breakfast time,” Russell says. — Anya Leon Related Articles Favorite Celebrity Babies born in 2007: Baby #1 Megan Fox's Most Candid Quotes About Motherhood Star Moms & Their Babes What It Takes to Be a Working Mom on Broadway — Despite Its Challenges, 'We're Here to Stay' So Wild! Inside Ashley Jones' Safari-Themed High Tea Baby Shower Hailey Baldwin Talks Motherhood Advice with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: 'I Do Want Kids One Day' Keri Russell chats with ePregnancy about River, motherhood, and her work with PKIDs Keri Russell Expecting Second Child Keri Russell worries about juggling motherhood, career Keri Russell: No 'Huge Shift' Since Becoming a Mom Keri Russell Prepares for Baby's First 'Real' Christmas Keri Russell Dishes on Dance Parties With River Keri Russell: 'Kids Are All Different' Celebrating Celebrity Baby Birthdays -- River Russell Deary Keri Russell Welcomes Daughter Willa Lou Keri Russell on Keeping Nostalgia in Check Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies