'Frozen' Star Josh Gad on Uncomfortable Convos With His Kids: 'I Want To Remove the Ick'

Read his interview with Parents Editor-in-Chief Grade Bastidas [Parents: Take Give with Grace]( [Josh Gad Is Always Available for Icky Conversations]( Photo Credit: Getty Images/Matt Winkelmeyer [Josh Gad Is Always Available for Icky Conversations]( [Grace Bastidas]( Hi, it's Grace, Editor in Chief of Parents. Welcome to my bi-weekly column, where I'll bring you conversations with well-known personalities sharing their rituals, routines, and experiences on this ride called parenthood. [Grace Bastidas, Editor-In-Chief]( As the voice of everyone's favorite snowman, Olaf, Josh Gad is a hit with the younger set. And while his own kids have seen Frozen countless times, they're getting older and (gasp!) expanding their interests beyond animated movies. Ava is 13 and Isabella 10. It's a realization Josh is still adjusting to as their relationship evolves. "I had this moment the other day when I was trying to engage my oldest in conversation and was only getting one-word answers," he recalls. "It made me sad to recognize that she had grown up before my eyes—and there may be no going back." It's a bittersweet feeling I can relate to as the mom of tweens. But with this longing also comes a sense of joy as we witness our children become their own people, I tell him. "It really is incredible to see these two human beings at the beginning of their journey show so much potential, so much promise," he agrees. "I don't know if my daughters will be artists, but whatever they do, I think they'll be successful because they're fearless. And I love that." [READ THE FULL STORY]( [These Funny Kids' Movies Might Make Parents Laugh, Too]( [READ MORE]( [How Divorce Affects Children, Age By Age]( [READ MORE]( [The Double Standards of Single Moms vs. Single Dads]( [READ MORE]( [Judy Blume Helped Me Navigate Religion With My Kids]( [READ MORE]( [The Best Sex Education Books for Kids of All Ages (And Their Parents!)]( [READ MORE]( [Parents logo]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. [Unsubscribe from Membership Updates]( [Manage My Subscriptions]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} | Was this email forwarded to you? [Subscribe here]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( Dotdash Meredith, 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2024. All rights Reserved. [Dotdash Meredith]( Parents is part of the [Dotdash Meredith]( publishing family.