Tarek El Moussa, Christina Haack, and Heather Rae El Moussa came together to celebrate their children Brayden and Taylor starting fourth grade and high school, highlighting their co-parenting teamwork and blended family bond, while sharing heartfelt moments of pride, excitement, and love.

Reality TV stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack, together with Tarek’s wife Heather Rae El Moussa, shared a joyful family moment this week as they celebrated their children heading back to school.

On Monday morning, August 18, 2025, Brayden, the 10-year-old son of Tarek and Christina, started fourth grade, while their daughter Taylor, 14, began her first day of high school, marking significant milestones in the siblings’ academic journey.

The family documented the day on social media, posting a series of photos and videos capturing the excitement and nervous energy that often accompanies the first day of school.

In one Instagram Story, Tarek held a handmade sign reading, “Go Brayden! 4th Grade Superstar,” while smiling broadly as his son waved to the camera.

Christina added her own heartfelt caption on a photo of Taylor standing at the school entrance in her new uniform: “High school, here she comes! Our baby girl is growing up so fast.”

Heather Rae, who has become a central part of the blended family, shared a playful video of herself ruffling Brayden’s hair before he hopped on the school bus, calling the moment “pure chaos and pure love all at once.”

Sources close to the family noted that while Tarek and Christina co-parent amicably after their 2018 divorce, they have worked hard to ensure that both children maintain a sense of stability and support, even amid the public scrutiny of their lives as HGTV stars.

“It’s clear that both Tarek and Christina are committed to making sure the kids feel loved and celebrated, no matter the circumstances,” one insider said.

“Heather has also been very supportive and engaged with the children, which has made this milestone even more special.”

Brayden, known for his outgoing personality and quick wit, seemed thrilled about returning to school and excited to see friends he hadn’t interacted with much during summer break.

“He couldn’t stop talking about his new teachers and the science project he’s planning for class,” the insider revealed.

Taylor, meanwhile, expressed a mixture of excitement and nervousness about entering high school, a transition that can often feel overwhelming for teenagers.

In photos, she can be seen clutching her backpack while posing for family snapshots, a moment that Christina described as “a proud mama moment, and a little bittersweet.”

Tarek and Heather Rae have been navigating their blended family life while managing busy professional schedules.

Tarek, who stars in the HGTV series “Flipping 101” and continues to work on multiple real estate ventures, and Heather Rae, a reality TV personality and lifestyle influencer, coordinated their morning to be present for both children’s milestones.

“They wanted to ensure this day was about the kids, not about their schedules or cameras,” the source added.

Fans of the El Moussa family responded enthusiastically on social media, with thousands of comments and likes flooding the posts.

Many praised the parents for their teamwork and dedication to providing a positive environment for the children, despite their complex family dynamics.

“It’s so nice to see them putting the kids first,” one follower wrote. Another added, “Brayden and Taylor are lucky to have parents who are clearly trying their best.”

This back-to-school celebration also highlights the blended family’s ongoing efforts to maintain a healthy balance between public visibility and private family moments.

Since Tarek’s split from Christina and subsequent marriage to Heather Rae, the trio has publicly showcased instances of co-parenting collaboration, often emphasizing the importance of the children’s well-being over personal or professional differences.

The recent event at the school, attended briefly by the parents before the children joined their peers, is another example of this dedication in action.

While Tarek and Christina continue to work on various television and business projects, the family’s social media posts serve as a reminder that milestones like starting fourth grade or high school remain central to the lives of their children.

In the posts, Christina commented on the fast passage of time: “It feels like just yesterday they were starting kindergarten and middle school—how did we get here? Time flies when you’re raising amazing kids.”

Brayden and Taylor’s first day back to school is now part of the family’s ongoing story of co-parenting, blended family dynamics, and shared celebrations.

Fans will likely continue following their journey closely, particularly as Tarek and Heather Rae share more insights into family moments, and Christina documents her ongoing relationship with her children and her own personal and professional growth.

The morning ended with a final group photo outside the school, featuring Tarek, Christina, Heather Rae, Brayden, and Taylor all smiling for the camera, capturing a rare and heartwarming glimpse of unity and celebration in a household that often makes headlines for both personal and professional reasons.