Amanda Kloots says faith, family traditions, and gratitude are central to life with her 6-year-old son, Elvis. Speaking exclusively while attending the grand opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos on May 16, the 44-year-old former cohost of The Talk shared that she and Elvis recently began reading a children’s Bible together each night before bed. She said the simple routine has become a meaningful part of their evenings, helping them end the day with reflection and connection.
Kloots also described Sunday as “family day,” a habit she has kept since Elvis was an infant. The pair attend church every Sunday at a Los Angeles congregation she loves, then head to the beach and pray together. For Kloots, the weekly ritual is more than a tradition; it is a way to build stability and shared values in her son’s life while keeping their bond strong.
The best-selling author said one of the most important lessons she wants to teach Elvis is gratitude. Since the death of her husband, Broadway actor Nick Cordero, in July 2020 after a long battle with COVID-19, Kloots has focused on remaining thankful for the life she and her son are building together. She said she encourages Elvis to count his blessings and appreciate the beauty in their daily lives. Her comments reflected both resilience and a desire to create a positive outlook for her child despite personal loss.
Kloots has spoken publicly before about reconnecting with her faith. In February 2022, she shared on Instagram that she had attended church for the first time in two years after hearing Churchome Pastor Judah Smith speak live. At the time, she said the experience reminded her how much she had missed and needed spiritual community. She described the evening as inspiring and emotionally uplifting, saying it filled her heart and soul with happiness.
Her recent trip to Turks & Caicos added another layer of joy to that commitment to family and faith. During the mother-son getaway, Kloots and Elvis took part in snorkeling, swimming, dance parties, and game nights while celebrating the opening of the resort’s new Treasure Beach Village. The visit created what she called a core memory for her son, especially when Elvis snorkeled for the first time. Kloots said he was thrilled and proud, repeatedly telling her, “Mom, I did it!” as he celebrated entering the ocean and trying something new.
For Kloots, the trip was about more than a vacation. It was a chance to make lasting memories, encourage confidence in her son, and continue a life centered on love, gratitude, and faith. Through everyday routines at home and special experiences abroad, she is building traditions that support both her family’s healing and Elvis’s sense of wonder.
