- Gisele Bundchen’s youngest child was recently seen mimicking her workout routine on a yacht, showcasing the importance of leading by example in parenting.
- Bundchen shared a photo on Instagram of her son exercising beside her, emphasizing the impact of children learning from their parents’ actions rather than words.
- The supermodel’s message highlights the significance of setting a positive example for children, even in small moments like working out together.
Kids really do mimic everything we do and Gisele Bündchen’s youngest child is already showing that he has picked up one of Mom’s favorite habits
The supermodel recently shared a sweet moment of her toddler son joining her for a workout, and fans couldn’t get enough of her adorable mini-me
According to PEOPLE, Bündchen shared the photo on Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 8, offering a rare glimpse into her life with her youngest child. In the image, she is exercising on the deck of a yacht while her son mimics her movements, bending down beside her with his hands on the workout equipment
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Bündchen’s post was more than just a cute mother-son moment. It also offered a glimpse into her philosophy on parenting and the importance of leading by example. It’s a small moment, but Bündchen framed it as a meaningful one. “It’s so sweet to see how little they are when they start watching and emulating what we do,” she wrote in both English and Portuguese. “They’re learning from us even when we don’t realize it.”
That idea (that children absorb far more from what they see than what they’re told) clearly resonated with the supermodel. “Moments like this remind me that my actions matter more than what I say, because so much of who they’re becoming is shaped by the example they see every day,” she continued. “What a gift and a beautiful responsibility it is to be a mom
Bündchen, 46, welcomed her youngest child with husband Joaquim Valente in February 2025. She is also mom to 16-year-old son Benjamin and 13-year-old daughter Vi
The model has previously spoken about how much she values being present with her children, telling Vogue France in 2025 that being home with them and enjoying their time together was “priceless.”
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While her toddler may be a little young for a serious workout routine, his enthusiasm for copying Mom is touching. And Bündchen’s message goes beyond exercise: Sometimes, teaching children healthy habits starts simply with leading by example. It’s a lesson her littlest workout buddy seems to be learning already
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