Navigating the Challenges of Relocating: Kirk Cousins' Family's Resilient Journey

When professional athletes switch teams, the impact ripples through their entire family. For Kirk Cousins, the recent transition from the Minnesota Vikings to the Atlanta Falcons has been a whirlwind, requiring his family to adapt to new surroundings and schools. In this exclusive interview, Cousins opens up about the resilience displayed by his young sons and the adaptability that has become a hallmark of their lives.

Adaptability Amid Upheaval: The Cousins Family's Remarkable Journey

Transitioning Through Three Schools in a Single Year

Relocating a family is never an easy feat, and for Kirk Cousins, the challenge was magnified. The quarterback, his wife Julie, and their two sons, Cooper and Turner, found themselves navigating a series of school changes in the span of a single year. "Our boys have been pretty resilient," Cousins shared with Us Weekly. "They're handling it well. We put them in three different schools this year because we had them in a school in Minnesota. Then when the season ended, we put them in a school in Michigan. Then when we moved to Atlanta, we put them in a school there."The Cousins family's ability to adapt to these constant changes is nothing short of remarkable. Cousins acknowledged that while the transitions have not been without their difficulties, his sons have risen to the occasion. "There's a resilience there. They almost don't know any different," he said, highlighting the impressive adaptability his young children have displayed.

Apprehension and Admiration: Navigating a Father's Concerns

As a parent, Cousins has experienced his own share of apprehension during these transitions. "There have been times where I've dropped them off at a new activity with all new kids, a new teacher, a new coach, and I'm apprehensive for them," he admitted. "Like I hesitate to leave and get in the car and walk away, but they look at me like, 'We're good, Dad. It's fine.' It kind of hits me like, 'Okay, these kids are maybe even more resilient than me.'"Cousins' admiration for his sons' resilience is evident. Despite his own concerns, he has witnessed their ability to embrace these changes with a level of fortitude that surpasses even his own. "They're really too young to understand why, but we are trying to instill in them even before they understand why, that it's better to just keep it lowkey, We don't need to advertise. We're just one of the guys. I hope and pray that sinks in because I don't want them to be anything other than that."

Navigating the Challenges of Newfound Fame

As Cousins navigates his own professional transition, he and his family are also grappling with the implications of his growing fame. "They're starting to realize the kids at school give me a little preferential treatment," he shared. "I've had to pay attention closely because they'll subtly try and use that to their advantage and I'll just say, 'Hey Cooper, hey Turner, let's not do that.'"Cousins is acutely aware of the need to instill values of humility and normalcy in his children, even as their father's success in the NFL becomes more apparent. "We're just one of the guys," he emphasized, underscoring his desire for his sons to maintain a grounded perspective amidst the trappings of celebrity.

Embracing the New Chapter with Frito-Lay Partnership

As the Cousins family prepares for the upcoming football season and the start of a new school year, they are finding support in an unlikely place – Frito-Lay Variety Packs. Cousins has partnered with the iconic snack brand, using their products to help ease the transition for his sons."My kids are going into first grade and kindergarten, so this is the fall where it's like, 'OK, here we are. We're packing lunches. We're doing the whole deal,'" Cousins explained. "Frito-Lay is just such an iconic brand that you see everywhere and you remember from your school lunches. And now I'm putting them in my kids' lunches."Beyond the personal connection, Cousins' partnership with Frito-Lay also extends to a broader philanthropic initiative. The brand is continuing its collaboration with GENYOUth, donating $300,000 to provide meal carts to schools nationwide, including an additional donation made in Cousins' name to benefit students in Atlanta.As the Cousins family navigates this new chapter, they find solace in the familiar comforts of Frito-Lay products, while also contributing to a worthy cause that aligns with their values of supporting the community and ensuring access to nutritious meals for all students.