Sara Foster Speaks On Her Daughter Valentina's Juvenile Arthritis Diagnosis

Actress and entrepreneur Sara Foster is opening up about a deeply personal family health journey. During the 90210 alum's recent appearance on The World's First Podcast with her sister, Erin Foster, with whom she co-hosts, Spelling revealed that her 14-year-old daughter, Valentina, has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, a long-lasting autoimmune disease in which a child affected experiences joint pain and swelling.

Foster, who is also mom to Valentina's 9-year-old sister Josephine with ex-husband and former tennis pro Tommy Haas, shared the news frankly in hopes of drawing attention to a condition that goes largely unchecked. "My 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis," she said, both describing the emotional toll and explaining what practical steps she's taken since receiving it. As the family has listened and obeyed various treatment plans for Emma, Sara expressed that it is these adjunct care tools that have had a visible impact on her daughter. One suggestion that really appealed to her was using a red-light sleeping bag by Bond Charge, which she said can help reduce inflammation and create a calming effect. 

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But the Fosters are not so guarded with their personal wellness tips. The two sisters, known for providing honest and sometimes hilarious commentary on lifestyle-related subjects, have even inherited some of their mom's wisdom, particularly when it comes to skincare. "Everything you're going to do to your face you need to do to your chest and neck," Sara said in a past chat. That philosophy of early and all-encompassing care naturally carries forward in how she is helping her daughter through the health challenges.

This is an example of publicly shared openness that can soothe and give strength to other families navigating the challenges of juvenile arthritis. By speaking out about it, Sara Foster not only raises awareness of a condition that affects nearly 300,000 children in this country but also offers essential reassurance: with support, knowledge, and creativity, even the most challenging diagnoses can be navigated with strength and grace. By sharing Valentina's story, Sara remains an advocate of wellness, not for beauty or trend, but to heal her child.