Bindi Irwin’s Self-Care Advice Is What All Moms Need To Hear
By Dakota Connell-LedwonJuly 21, 2026 10:00 am EST
Who said being a mom means you can’t take a little time for yourself? Not the iconic Bindi Irwin, and we love her for it. Bindi Irwin has had a complete transformation over the years, going from child star to “Dancing With the Stars” winner to passionate conservationist and Australia Zoo CEO before our very eyes. And somewhere in the midst of stardom, marriage, and zookeeping work, she also transformed into a mother. Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, who turned 5 in 2026, is an adorable child who has definitely inherited her mom’s love for animals. But how on earth does Bindi balance motherhood, conservation, and a whole host of other activities? She had some very important advice to share for any and all moms out there that just might be the key.
“When you become a mum, you are so busy comforting your kids,” she said in a February 2025 interview with Parents. “But every mother should also be kind and gentle to themselves. I try to take time to do what I love.” At the moment, that looks like trading off bedtime duty with her husband, Chandler Powell, so they can both enjoy some time to themselves. While Chandler gets Grace all ready for a night of rest, Bindi gets some well-deserved me time, and vice versa
Bindi revealed that her current self-care go-to is grabbing a good book and curling up in bed. Sounds like the perfect cozy evening to us. Her genre of choice? Take your pick. “Now, I like reading a little bit of everything, from biographies to fantasies,” she told Parents. What a perfect way to recharge after a long day
Caring for animals prepped Bindi Irwin for parenthood
Peek at the parenthood shelf in a bookstore or library, and you’ll find millions of manuals packed with parenting advice — but there’s truly no one way to be a good mom. Bindi Irwin drew some inspiration from an unusual source close to her heart: working with animals. “Newborns are like teeny, tiny animals that we get at our wildlife hospital,” she told Today in February 2025. “They have absolutely no way of communicating other than crying and you have to figure out what the problem is. They need constant care and 100% of your energy, 100% of the time.”
Taking care of yourself during that high-stress period of parenting is incredibly important. Bindi Irwin’s love for her husband, Chandler, is effortless and a great example of sharing the joys and responsibilities of parenting. Leaning on your partner, family, and friends can be a huge help, and there are many ways to support a loved one who is a new parent. But making sure you keep the self-care and self-compassion going once your child is up and running is just as crucial. Bindi is a great example of a powerhouse mom who’s doing it all (and more!) while still taking time for herself.
Self-care can look different for every single parent, whether it’s a soothing activity like Bindi’s cozy book club of one or something social like meeting up with friends for a dinner out. Whether Bindi sticks with reading or uses her free time for another activity to take a little break from her busy schedule as a wildlife conservationist and mom, we’re just happy she’s thriving and balancing it all flawlessly
