Jenna Johnson Rejects Critics Who Say She Should Stop Traveling with 19-Month-Old Son: 'Soooo Many Thoughts'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jenna Johnson and son Rome.Photo:Jenna Johnson/Instagram

Jenna Johnson/Instagram

Jenna Johnsonis proud to be a working mom.

On Thursday, Aug. 15, the professional dancer, 30, shared a series of photos on Instagram of herself and her 19-month-old son Rome, whom she shares with husbandVal Chmerkovskiy, 38. The mother-son duo could be seen enjoying the streets of Chicago as Johnson took a moment in her caption to address some criticism she’d recently received.

“Roaming the city with my boy!! Someone recently DM’d after Rome got sick and said ‘Maybe you should stop traveling with him! Poor kid’ …. There are soooo many thoughts and feelings I have in regards to this,” Johnson began.

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Johnson had previously shared earlier this summer thather son Rome had spent the nightin an ambulance after he had trouble getting enough oxygen during a coughing attack.

“I’ve always known I would be a working mom. And especially in my line of work, knew I’d probably need to travel often,” Johnson, who works onDancing with the Stars, wrote.

The proud mom went on to say that watching her son explore Chicago this past summer has been amazing — especially watching Rome try new things.

“Wishing any other parents hoping to do the same the MOST encouragement. Yes it has its ups and downs, but you’ll never regret the cherished moments. Promise 💘,” she ended her caption.

source: people.com