Savannah Guthrie wants her kids to soak up every second of their childhood.
That’s why the Today host and her husband Michael Feldman have not given daughter Vale, 11, and son Charley, 8, their own cell phones just yet.
“My conversation about social media is, ‘No,’” Savannah told E! News during Oct. 9’s World Mental Health Day Gala hosted by Project Healthy Minds in New York City. “And my conversation about a smartphone is, ‘No.’” While 53-year-old acknowledged that her children “want all of that stuff,” she’s hoping to “hold off as long as possible” so they’ll live in the moment.
For now, Savannah allows Vale to borrow her phone when the tween wants to talk to her friends. And as the mom of two has previously explained, she did make Vale sign a smartphone “contract” beforehand.
Still, Savannah and her kids have a very open line of communication. “We do talk about our feelings,” she noted to E!. “All feelings are welcome, all behavior is not. You can always share how you’re feeling in this house. We’re not afraid of feelings.”
Savannah continued, “I tell my kids all the time, ‘No matter how you’re feeling, these moods come and you feel sad. It’s like a weather system coming in. It’s just like a storm and it takes up the whole sky. But weather systems come in and they go.”
It’s a sentiment Savannah also shares with her coworkers. In fact, she said hearing about co-anchor Carson Daly’s personal struggles with anxiety on-air was “the moment” she realized how important it was to speak openly about mental health.
“That was a healing conversation,” she recalled of The Voice host, who also attended the gala. “It showed the way for a lot of people to feel less alone.” Savannah added, “Carson is my dear friend. I work with him every day, but he’s like a brother to me.”
Savannah Guthrie is a prominent figure in American television, widely recognized as a co-anchor of NBC’s Today show. With over two decades in journalism, Savannah has built a reputation for her sharp, warm, and engaging broadcasting style, effortlessly connecting with audiences. Born in Melbourne, Australia, and raised in the United States, she graduated from law school before pivoting to a career in media. Beyond her professional life, Savannah is a devoted mother who prioritizes her family, often sharing insights about balancing her demanding career with raising her two children, Vale and Charley, alongside her husband, Michael Feldman.
Vale Guthrie Feldman, Savannah’s 11-year-old daughter, is a vibrant and spirited young girl full of personality. As the elder sibling in the family, Vale is described by her mother as intelligent, curious, and eager to connect with her friends. Although she isn’t allowed to have her own phone yet, Vale demonstrates maturity by adhering to the “contract” for using her mother’s phone. Savannah frequently highlights their close bond, where open conversations about emotions and the challenges of growing up foster a nurturing environment, helping Vale thrive in a home filled with love and understanding.
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