Sarah McLachlan Says She’s Calmed By Motherhood

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Like many a singer and songwriter before her, motherhood has forced Sarah McLachlan to alter her approach to making music. Mom to India Ann Sushil, 6, and Taja Summer, 15 months, Sarah "used to go off to some cabin in the woods" by herself for six months where she would "write constantly." Those days are long gone, however! Now Sarah, 40, considers herself "lucky to get an hour a day when the kids are in bed."

"In the past, I was traumatized when it didn’t come. Parenting has calmed me down to the point that now I just shrug and say, ‘It’ll come.’"

Fans who have been hoping for Sarah to crossover into children’s music now that she’s a mom, herself, might have reason to hope. When asked if she has ever considered making such an album, she revealed that she has started to write a song for Taja. "We’ll see," she adds.

India and Taja are Sarah’s daughters with estranged husband Ashwin Sood.

Source: Canada.com

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6 Responses to “Sarah McLachlan Says She’s Calmed By Motherhood”

1. Max'sMom Says:
   October 8th, 2008 at 7:13 am

   I absolutely love her!
   Cannot wait for a new album.
   I am sad to hear that her husband & her have separated. They were such a cute couple. I guess he won’t be a part of her band anymore.

2. dsmom Says:
   October 8th, 2008 at 8:17 am

   She is absolutely one of my all time favorite singer/songwriters. She is the real deal. I bet she is a great mom who is so in tune with her kids.

3. lily Says:
   October 8th, 2008 at 8:22 am

   I love her music

4. lily Says:
   October 8th, 2008 at 8:23 am

   sad to hear she’s single now

5. Bethy Says:
   October 8th, 2008 at 8:47 am

   She has such a beautiful voice. Her kids have such unique names

6. Aitch Says:
   October 8th, 2008 at 9:00 am

   I hope she is able to work out her marriage. It seems there are a lot of celebs parents “estranged” recently.

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