Julie Bowen Says Being a Mom Is "What It's All About"

By Leah Rocketto

Updated on 7/9/2014 at 4:29 PM

It's fair to say that Julie Bowen knows a thing or two about raising children. Between her TV role as Claire Dunphy on Modern Family and real-life role as a mom to three boys, 6-year-old Oliver and 4-1/2-year-old twins John and Gustav, the actress has mastered many mommy tricks. Heck, she can even breastfeed two babies at the same time! So it's no surprise that the creators of The Glow, a site showcasing inspiring and fashionable moms, wanted to feature Bowen in their new book. In The Glow: An Inspiring Guide to Stylish Motherhood ($30), Bowen gives readers a glimpse into her chaotic life and shares her secrets for motherhood. Scroll through to see what the actress had to say and to get a look at her adorable family. Source: The Glow

On putting family first: "I am happy to have these little people who demand so much, even though it means that in some areas my quality of life (sleep, food, hair color) is diminished." Source: The Glow

On mom meals: "Every now and again I sit down to a proper meal, but it's disconcertingly rare. I eat cold waffles and tepid broccoli off my children's plates." Source: The Glow

On her three boys: "They are pure joy and pure challenge all the time." Source: The Glow

Get more of Bowen's words of wisdom on The Glow. Source: The Glow