Tia Mowry talks about how difficult the holidays can sometimes feel.

On Monday, December 23, the 46-year-old actress posted a series of photos to her Instagram of herself at her Christmas tree with her 6-year-old daughter Cairo and her 13-year-old son Cree, with whom she shares the photo posed ex-Cory Hardrict, 45.

The family of three wore matching red checked pajamas and smiled together in the photo. The proud mother also included solo shots of her two children as well as a photo of herself in a red dress by the tree. In her caption, Mowry took a moment to talk about caring for them together during the holidays, admitting that it can be a “journey.”

“Happy Holidays from my family to yours! 🎄✨ Co-parenting during the holidays is a journey – a journey full of emotions,” she said.

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“It is different, and yes, it can feel challenging and even lonely at times, especially when adjusting to a new family dynamic. But over time I discovered the beauty of it. It is a chance for my children to build meaningful relationships with both parents, and for me it creates space for self-discovery, healing and rejuvenation.”

She continued that as a single mother, she can sometimes feel the “burden” of the fact that her family doesn’t look like everyone else’s.

“But you know what? That’s okay. Different does not mean less than. The most important thing is to keep the traditions alive for my children – because no matter what it looks like, we are still a family. 💛,” Mowry wrote.

At the end of her caption, she offered some advice to anyone else co-parenting during the holidays, telling them, “Know that you are not alone.”

“Even in the transitions there is joy. Let’s continue to create these special moments for our children no matter what. ❤️,” she said.

Last November, Mowry brought her two children with her to the premiere of ” Moana 2.

After the event, Mowry shared scenes of herself with her children posing next to Moana on her Instagram. Wearing a baby pink coat and matching pink satin button-down shirt, the mother of two held hands with Cairo, who wore a leopard jacket and pink dress.

On the other side of Moana, Cree wore a gray sweater and white pants and smiled next to his sister and mother. “I had the BEST time with my family at the Moana premiere last night! 🌊✨,” Mowry wrote in her caption.

She added, “It’s always a blessing to spend time with my children and I’m so grateful to @disneyand Moana2 for creating memories (and movies!) that we can cherish forever.” 🥰🍿💖.”