In her new blog for PEOPLE, Elisabeth Röhm explains the independence-building reasons why she doesn’t help her daughter Easton with her homework

Elisabeth Röhm is a busy mama!

Best known for her roles as Serena Southerlyn on Law & Order and in films like American Hustle and Joy, the actress is currently starring as Aria Price on her Sony Crackle show The Oath.

Röhm, 46, is also a proud mom to daughter Easton August, 11, whom she shares with ex Ron Anthony. In January, she confirmed to PEOPLE that she had gotten engaged to Jonathan Colby, a retired judge. 

The actress and mother of one can be found on Facebook, as well as Twitter and Instagram @elisabethrohm.

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