Like so many parents, the cast of Teen Mom can’t believe how much their kids accomplished in one short year.
“2024 was such a memorable year for our family!” Cheyenne Floyd exclusively shared with Us Weekly before celebrating the holiday season in Paris. “Both kids inspired us with their curiosity and big hearts, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they accomplished this year!”
For Floyd, the months were filled with her kids juggling school work and family time along with sporting activities and even a few modeling gigs.
Maci Bookout experienced a different kind of reality when her son, Bentley, officially went from a little kid to a teenager as he turned 16 in October.
“Never forget how exceptional you are,” Bookout, 33, wrote via Instagram on his birthday. “Keep on keepin’ on Benny!”
Before fans get to witness all of the fun on a Sweet 16 season of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter, which kicks off on January 30, see what milestones are making the cast extra proud:
Leah Messer
“2024 has been an unforgettable year for our family,” Messer, 32, shared with Us. “Ali and Aleeah began their first year of high school, joining both show choir and show band — and they absolutely love it!”
But those weren’t the only accomplishments for Messer’s kids this year.
“They’re also preparing for a big milestone: testing for their driver’s permits,” she continued. “Addie started middle school and made an exciting decision to join the cheerleading team. It’s been a year full of firsts and exciting moments!”
Jade Cline
The Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star is so impressed with how her daughter is excelling at school.
“A huge milestone for Kloie this year was picking up a new language,” Cline, 27, revealed to Us. “Kloie does a Spanish immersion program at school and she’s done amazing this year. It honestly blows our mind how fast young children pick up another language. It’s amazing and we are just so proud of Kloie.”
Maci Bookout
While it was a huge deal to celebrate Bentley turning 16, Bookout is also in awe of what her children with husband Taylor McKinney accomplished.
“Jayde was inducted into the National Beta Club at school!” she told Us. “Maverick made the Tennessee National Dual team in wrestling!”
Cheyenne Floyd
“Ryder had an incredible year at school, where she really shined academically and socially,” Floyd, 32, said to Us when gushing about her daughter, whom she shares with ex Cory Wharton. “She also participated in an amazing Halloween and Christmas campaign with Disney Store, which was a huge milestone for her.”
As for her son Ace, shared with husband Zach Davis, Floyd is impressed with his athletic abilities.
“Ace continued to thrive in sports — he has a passion for soccer and swimming and we’re so proud watching him master new skills,” she shared. “At home, we celebrated Ace’s creative side as he filled our house with his beautiful paintings.”
Taylor Selfridge
“Mila has been learning Spanish in school this year and she knows how to say their morning prayer in Spanish so that’s pretty cool because Cory and I have no idea what she’s saying,” Selfridge, 30, joked to Us. “Maya isn’t in school quite yet but it’s been amazing to see her grow into a little toddler. She’s such a little sweetheart and so smart.”
Selfridge also gave praise to her stepdaughter for her many talents including the time she owned the stage.
“Ryder just did her first play where she had her own solo song,” she recalled. “It was so cute to see.”
Catelynn Lowell
Raising three girls at home remains an adventure for the Teen Mom OG star and her husband Tyler Baltierra.
“Rya started preschool,” Lowell, 32, told Us. “Vaeda started kindergarten and Nova turns 10 on New Year’s Day!”
Mackenzie McKee
When she’s not planning her dream wedding to Khesanio Hall or working as a fitness trainer, McKee, 32, is savoring quality time with her growing kids.
“My oldest son [Gannon] and I were able to have some talks that really made me realize he is becoming a teenager,” she told Us. “In three years, he will be the age I was when I had him, and I wanted to have conversations with him that I wish people were having with me at that age. It made us closer and hopefully made him comfortable to always be open and honest.”
Where does the time go? Teen Mom premiered on MTV in 2009, and Catelynn Lowell, Amber Portwood, Maci Bookout and Farrah Abraham’s kids are all grown up. Since the original season of Teen Mom, Lowell, Bookout and Portwood have expanded their families. Lowell and longtime partner Tyler Baltierra, whom she wed in 2015, share daughters […]
Along with Gannon, Mackenzie shares daughter Jaxie and son Broncs with ex husband Josh McKee.
“My daughter [Jaxie] hit this crazy transition where we went from baby dolls to skin care products,” McKee continued. “My youngest son [Broncs] really was born different from the rest, but makes me realize every single day how much he and I are alike.”
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter returns on MTV Thursday, January 30, at 8 p.m. ET.
