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What Do You Think of the Phelps–McDonald's Deal?

babysugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:00:08 -0700

A growing epidemic, childhood obesity is an issue for many American families. Fast food chains make it easy for parents to grab meals on the go, and the low price points of sugary drinks and dollar menus make them irresistible to those on a budget. But, that won't keep the major brands from advertising to your tots or paying big time faces to promote their product.
Groups like the Children's International Obesity Foundation are irritated with golden boy Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps for signing endorsement deals with McDonald's and Kellogg's as it may encourage youngsters to steer toward those choices. While the endorsements will link the famed athlete to the brands, it may also give parents talking points. Although the championed sportsman consumes "unhealthy" fast food meals, he clearly balances his diet with lots of exercise.
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Michael Phelps Donates $1 Million to Inspire Lil Swimmers

LilSugar — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:59 -0700

His mama must be proud! It seems that golden boy Michael Phelps, who struggled with ADHD in his youth and found his focus in the swimming pool, is hoping to pass that passion on to other water babes. The winningest Olympian just established The Michael Phelps Foundation with the hefty bonus his sponsor Speedo awarded him for breaking Mark Spitz's record. A report said:

“I feel it's only appropriate that I continue the momentum that Speedo helped to create by committing my bonus to the establishment of the Michael Phelps Foundation, which I hope will help me inspire others to achieve their dreams, and give back to the sport that has given me so much,” Phelps added in a statement.

The athlete hopes the million dollars will help grow the sport and expose children to swimming.

What Is Your Proudest Mom Moment?

LilSugar — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

It's hard to hear the amazing story of Debbie and Michael Phelps without getting teary eyed. The single mother sacrificed so much for her son and he in turn made Olympic history. It's fitting that the talented athlete headed straight to the stands to hug her after medaling because before the world rooted for him, she did.
Now decorated with gold medallions and inundated with endorsement deals, one would never guess that Michael used to be a boy distracted by ADHD and Debbie was simply a mom trying to help her son navigate his way. As moms that is our job and while some children achieve their success in the public eye, all kids do amazing things. Whether it was when your daughter said her first word or your son won a relay race, what was your proudest mama moment thus far?

Gold Medal Mama Debbie Phelps

LilSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:00:03 -0700

Golden boy Michael Phelps made Olympic history and his mama proud. Now, Debbie Phelps who has rooted her son on his entire life is being honored. People said:

Johnson's Baby has dubbed Debbie their "Mom of the Olympic Games" - and the company will donate money in her name to children's causes. (She'll also film a commercial for Johnson's on Wednesday.) The award came as a nice surprise for the middle school principal, who tells People, "I am so honored."

While the swimmer's achievements awe people all over the world, the wins are particularly inspiring for children with ADHD. The winningest Olympian was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder at nine years old and got help. When teachers told his mother that Michael couldn't focus, she took them to task explaining that he spent hours in the swimming pool. Obviously, his passion paid off with 16 medals.
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Lil Recap: The Week That Was

babysugar — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:00:36 -0700

In case you missed it, there was a lot of mommy talk going on as Sarah Palin was named the vice presidential candidate for the Republican ticket. Michael Phelps made headlines with endorsements and donations - he's a swell swimmer indeed. Check out the other topics we covered on lilsugar.

Phelps Donates Some Cash!	Could You Pull a Palin?	Celebaby Roundup!
Tiger's Got Another Cub!	Boob Maternity!	Colin Farrell's Mini Me!

Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Cry Baby

LilSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:59 -0700

Funny man Jack Black recently said he's gone sentimental since becoming a dad. The comedian and father of two admitted to even crying at commercials. Ads do a number on lots of new parents, perhaps it's the adorable, chubby cheeked bald babies they have in them, or the angelic infants sleeping that make the tear ducts of moms and dads loosen. Additionally, there are those amazing moments we see flashing across our television screens like when Michael Phelps ran to his proud mother, Debbie, after he won yet another Olympic gold. Or the devastating ones, like the segment of Stand Up To Cancer that told the story of the mom who lost her four-year-old son to the disease. She was there for his first breath and his last. To see why parents relate, read more.

We watch moms struggling with their toddlers in the supermarket or picking wildflowers with their wee ones and see them as mirrors of ourselves. Becoming a parent heightens all the emotions that people have as children breathe new life into our own existence and with that comes a whole lot of belly laughs, frustration, sleepless nights and tears.
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9-Year-Old Athlete Kicked Off Team For Being Too Good?

LilSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:00:45 -0700

If Michael Phelps had been pulled from the pool, would he have gone on to be the winningest Olympian? It's ridiculous to think that a child could be punished for being too good an athlete, but that's what is happening to Jericho Scott, a 9-year-old little leaguer in Connecticut who has an arm that can throw a fast one. While the pitcher tops off at 40 mph and has never beamed another child during a game, batters have a hard time hitting his pitches, and some parents were concerned when their sluggers went up to bat. As a result, the league has banned Jericho's team. Do you think this is fair?

Wonder Woman: Dara Torres

babysugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:00:04 -0700

All eyes have been on Olympian golden boy Michael Phelps, but swimmer Dara Torres is in a league of her own. At 41, this mama is the oldest Olympian to ever compete in the aquatic races and this was her fifth time doing so.

After taking silver in the individual 50 meter freestyle and another silver in the 4x100 meter relay, Dara who has one child isn't thinking about how she'll celebrate, she's figuring out how to get back into mommy mode. She told reporters:

The other girls were talking about going backpacking or going to Bali, but I get back on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday morning I have to take my daughter to school and I have a list of school supplies I have to get.

Kudos to this mum for inspiring other women to shoot for the stars - she deserves a gold.
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My Country 'Tis of Thee

babysugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:00:04 -0700

Sweet land of liber–tees, of thee I sing. The Olympics are about to begin, and people are getting amped up to cheer for the Americans heading to Beijing this week. As school is out and camp is coming to a close, my 7–year–old niece is finding solace in the fact that she'll have hours of gymnastics and swimming to watch on the boob tube. Look out, we may have the next Kerry Strug on our hands.

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