Serena Williams is discovering that the journey of parenthood is filled with ongoing self-reflection, particularly when it involves ensuring fairness between her children.

In an interview on “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” which aired on Wednesday, January 28, the iconic tennis star and businesswoman shared her insights on the challenges of maintaining balance between her daughters, Olympia, 8, and Adira, 2. She candidly discussed the necessity of staying mindful to avoid showing any favoritism.

When asked to describe her daughters, Williams fondly noted, “The older one is so sweet, Olympia is so sweet.”

The conversation took a heartwarming turn when co-host Sheinelle Jones inquired if Olympia fulfills her role as a big sister well. Without missing a beat, Williams affirmed, “She’s the best big sister! And then the little one, Adira, she’s feisty, but she’s nice,” capturing the unique personalities of her children.

Williams also reflected on her own experiences as the youngest in her family and acknowledged that it sometimes shapes her parenting approach. She mentioned the importance of being cautious not to be excessively indulgent with her younger daughter, Adira.

She went on to explain, “I mean, I’m obsessed. I’m the youngest, so I always have to make sure that I’m not being, you know, not necessarily favorites, but being too nice. ‘Let her have it! Let her do it!’ Because Olympia will be like, ‘No!’ And I’m like, ‘No, let her do it!’”

Williams added, “Like, okay, that’s not right. So I’m — it’s a — life is — you are learning the whole time, I feel. Each stage is a new learning process. Now I am learning that. It’s like, okay.”

The conversation later turned to sports and whether her daughters might follow in her footsteps. Williams shared that their interests are already quite different.

“[Olympia} likes golf because she doesn’t have to run. She is not into running. Adira, she likes to run. Golf might be for Olympia. Maybe tennis for Adira,” she said.

That said, Williams made it clear there is no pressure. She would never push her daughters into a sport they are not interested in playing.