# Meghan Trainor parenting and family updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meghan-trainor-parenting-and-family-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-16T18:10:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Singer Meghan Trainor has shared details regarding her family life and parenting challenges. To help her five-year-old son, Riley, cope with separation anxiety caused by her professional touring schedule, Trainor purchased a customized stuffed doll designed to resemble her, featuring her blonde hair and glasses.

Trainor also provided context regarding her family, noting that she and husband Daryl Sabara have three children: Riley, five; Barry, three; and a daughter, Mikey, who was born via surrogate in January. Trainor previously noted that the decision to use a gestational carrier was made due to health concerns and pregnancy complications.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Meghan Trainor shares updates on parenting and family life

Meghan Trainor shared how she is managing her son Riley’s separation anxiety with a custom look-alike doll and provided updates on her family of five.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meghan-trainor-shares-updates-on-parenting-and-family-life

### 2026-08-14: Meghan Trainor uses custom look-alike doll to help son with separation anxiety

Meghan Trainor shared that she provided her five-year-old son, Riley, with a custom stuffed doll resembling her to help him manage separation anxiety.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meghan-trainor-uses-custom-look-alike-doll-to-help-son-with-separation-anxiety

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