Cory Hardrict made rare comments about how he manages to keep the peace and stay out of drama while co-parenting with his ex-wife, Tia Mowry. The actor discussed the topic during a visit to Sherri Shepherd’s talk show Sherri where he was promoting his latest project, Die Like a Man.

When Shepherd asked how Hardrict is navigating single fatherhood, he shared the secret is to prioritize his kids.

“Everything starts and ends with love. We are a family, no matter what people say. I block out the noise. My kids are going to live to see this one day, and I am going to represent for them, always.”

Hardrict, 45, shares two children with the Sister Sister actress, son Cree, 13, and daughter Cairo, 6.

“If you really love your children, you won’t get involved in the noise or the mess. I make sure that I always think about them first. I put myself last. If you do that, you’re going to avoid the mess,” he said.

Hardrict takes his role as a father seriously and maximizes the time he has with them post-divorce. During an interview with PEOPLE in October, the actor said he does 30 things a day with his kids when it’s his weekend to have them.