In the quiet, soft hours of the evening, when the bustling energy of Los Angeles finally begins to settle, Amanda Kloots finds her peace in a simple, sacred routine with her six-year-old son, Elvis. For the 44-year-old author, dancer, and beloved television personality, parenting is not just about managing the daily logistics of school runs and playdates; it is about intentionally weaving a tapestry of faith, love, and security around her growing boy. Recently, the mother-son duo initiated a beautiful new bedtime tradition that has quickly become the cornerstone of their nightly bond: reading a chapter from a children’s Bible together. As they tuck themselves under the covers, away from the glare of television screens and the distractions of the modern world, Amanda opens the illustrated pages to share timeless stories of hope, kindness, and resilience. For Amanda, these quiet moments of reading are far more than a simple learning exercise; they represent a deliberate effort to plant seeds of spiritual grounding in Elvis’s heart, giving him a moral compass and a sense of comfort that he can carry with him into his dreams and throughout his life.
This commitment to spiritual nurturing and togetherness extends far beyond their nightly bedtime rituals, blossomming into a cherished weekly tradition that the family refers to as “family day.” Every Sunday, without fail, Amanda and Elvis dedicate their time to reconnecting with each other, their community, and their beliefs. This beautiful tradition is not a recent development; rather, it began when Elvis was just a tiny infant, entirely unaware of the deeper meaning of “family day” but comforted by the undivided attention and love of his mother. As Elvis has grown, so too has the depth of their Sunday routine, especially since Amanda finally found a spiritual sanctuary in Los Angeles that truly resonates with her soul. Their typical Sunday now begins with a uplifting morning at church, where they immerse themselves in a community of worship, music, and fellowship. Afterward, they make their way to the sun-drenched shores of the Southern California coast, where they walk along the beach, feel the sand beneath their feet, and take a quiet moment to say their prayers together, thanking the universe for the gentle waves and the gift of another week shared side-by-side.
Teaching Elvis to recognize and appreciate these moments of peace is part of a larger, deeply conscious effort by Amanda to instill a lifelong habit of gratitude in her young son. As a best-selling author and public figure, Amanda has had to navigate an incredibly painful and very public journey of grief following the tragic passing of her husband, the incredibly talented Broadway star Nick Cordero, in July 2020 after a long and devastating battle with COVID-19. Left to raise their young son as a single mother in the wake of such a cataclysmic loss, Amanda could have easily succumbed to bitterness or despair; instead, she has made the courageous, daily choice to look on the bright side of life, finding solace in the beauty that still surrounds them. She constantly encourages Elvis to count his blessings, teaching him that even in the face of profound sorrow, there is always room for appreciation and joy. By modeling this resilient mindset, Amanda is showing her son that being grateful for the life they share is not about ignoring their past pain, but about honoring Nick’s memory by living their own lives to the absolute fullest.
This journey back to spiritual peace and active faith was not an overnight transition for Amanda, but rather a slow, deeply personal evolution that required immense vulnerability. In February 2022, she took a monumental step by attending a church service for the first time in two full years, a period during which her grief had understandably created a complex barrier between herself and her beliefs. Stepping into a service led by Churchome Pastor Judah Smith, Amanda experienced a profound awakening, realizing just how much she had missed the comforting embrace of communal faith and spiritual reflection. She candidly shared her feelings with her followers on Instagram at the time, admitting that she had been pretending for a long receive that she didn’t need the comfort of church, when in reality, her heart and soul were desperate for the happiness and reassurance it provided. This pivotal evening broke down the emotional walls she had built up to protect herself from the pain of her loss, allowing her to lean back into her faith and recognize it as a vital source of strength for both herself and as a guiding light for Elvis.
The healing power of their close-knit bond and their adventurous spirits was on full display during a recent mother-son vacation to the breathtaking shores of Turks and Caicos. Celebrating the grand opening of the beautiful Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos, Amanda and Elvis threw themselves into a glorious array of tropical adventures, filling their days with swimming, snorkeling, dancing, and lively evening game nights. It was during this tropical getaway that a truly magical milestone occurred: Elvis gathered his courage and tried snorkeling in the ocean for the very first time. Overcome with pride and excitement, the young boy repeatedly hugged his mother, beaming as he exclaimed how proud he was of himself for conquering the ocean waves. For Amanda, watching her son confidently explore the crystal-clear, warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean—so different from the cooler, deeper waters of their home in Los Angeles—was an incredibly emotional experience, marking a beautiful “core memory” that they will both treasure for the rest of their lives.
Ultimately, the life that Amanda Kloots is building for herself and Elvis is a powerful testament to the triumph of love, faith, and resilience over tragedy. Through nightly Bible stories, Sunday beach prayers, a dedication to daily gratitude, and joyous, adventurous travel, she is crafting a childhood for Elvis that is defined not by loss, but by an abundance of warmth, courage, and spiritual strength. She is showing the world, and most importantly her son, that family is defined by the quality of the love shared within it, and that healing is a continuous journey best taken hand-in-hand. As they look forward to the future, Amanda and Elvis stand as a beautiful reminder that even when the storms of life take away those we love most, we can still find our way back to the light, guided by the simple prayers we say in the dark, the memories we make in the sun, and the unbreakable bond of family.
