Orlando Bloom Says Working Through His Childhood Has Changed How He Parents His Own Children (Exclusive)

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The 'Lord of the Rings' alum has two kids: daughter Daisy and son Flynn
Orlando Bloom proves that it's never too late to learn something new, especially when it comes to parenting.
In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE ahead of the new episode of Oprah Winfrey's The Oprah Podcast, The Lord of the Rings star, 48, opened up about how working through things from his childhood has changed the way he parents his own children. Bloom credits the Hoffman process, which was intended to help participants identify negative behaviors, moods, and ways of thinking that developed unconsciously and were conditioned in childhood, in helping him become a better parent.
"I think my job as a parent now is to allow my children to grow without getting in their way," he tells Winfrey. "It's sort of like don't get in the way of anyone else's journey. Don't let anyone get in the way of your journey, and just be grateful for the opportunities that are presented to you, and see the challenges of the dynamic that are in front of you as an opportunity for you to grow."
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He goes on to talk about how the Hoffman process has helped him handle conflict.
"I'm not saying I'm perfect. It's not easy at all, but it is something that without the Hoffman process, I don't think I could say I would have understood," he says. "I think I could have been easily triggered."
"Now, even if I am and if we come across a situation that we're in conflict about [something], I can take a step back," he continues. "I can let some time pass and then we can re-engage in a conversation where I'm looking at everything from his perspective whilst trying to lay in my thinking without it overwhelming or getting in the way of his process."
The Pirates of the Caribbean star has two children: son Flynn with his ex-wife, model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr, and daughter Daisy Dove with his ex-fiancée Katy Perry. Though Bloom tends to be fairly private about his kids' lives, he has shared occasional anecdotes about them over the years.
While speaking to PEOPLE in November 2021, the actor revealed his favorite activities to do with his children.
"We like to have experiences and shared experiences; anything from a pumpkin patch to a hike, to a beach, to a day at Disneyland, to a museum," he said. "My life is particularly blessed because of the people in it. I'm most grateful for that and them."
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On Wednesday, July 9, the actor shared a carousel of photos on his Instagram, which included one rare family photo of himself and ex-fiancée, 40. The former couple could be seen posing with their 4-year-old daughter Daisy, who sat on Bloom's shoulders and leaned over to rest her head on Perry.
Bloom's 14-year-old son Flynn could be seen standing next to his dad, turning his face from the camera. The dad of two added a purple heart over Daisy's face, shielding her from the camera.
The star also shared a photo of himself and his daughter as they lay together in a bed. Bloom smiled into the camera while Daisy wore a pink shirt with white flowers and had her head tossed back. He also included a snap of himself, Flynn and Daisy, posing on an outdoor balcony.
"Dump 4 ya 🤍," Bloom wrote in his caption.
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