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Watch: Video Tribute to Olympians' Moms
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By Kate Goodin On August 10, 2012 Comments (0)Many athletes in the summer Olympics are also parents. You'd think the craziness of raising children (combined with their intense training) would make for some weary Olympians, but, according to the New York Times, it could be the opposite: some athletes have found they're faster and stronger post-baby.
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By Caitlin at Parenting.com On August 8, 2012 Comments (0)Jennie Finch, the retired softball pitcher who helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a silver at the following games, is perhaps the most famous softball player in history. But two little guys – Ace Shane, 6, and Diesel Dean, 14 months – just know her as mom.
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By Caitlin at Parenting.com On August 2, 2012 Comments (0)They might be the best athletes in the world, but at home they are just Mom and Dad. Check out how parenting has impacted these Olympians in this sweet video. Check out more of our Olympic interviews, crafts, recipes, and more!
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By Caroline Hallemann On July 31, 2012 Comments (0)The first viral video from the London Olympics isn’t a heartwarming success story or an amazing photo finish. It’s a hilarious cheering reaction from US gymnast Aly Raisman’s mom and dad.
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By Caitlin at Parenting.com On July 18, 2012 Comments (0)This mother of two was the first woman swimmer to win back-to-back Olympic titles at the 1988 and 1992 games, and is now giving it another go after 15 years of retirement. Here, she talks about balancing swimming with parenthood, how her children inspire her, and tells us which is harder: Olympic training or being a mother.
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By Leilah at Parenting.com On July 16, 2012 Comments (0)Pregnancy can’t stop one Malaysian Olympic shooter from heading to London this summer. Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi is a pregnant 29-year-old who is completing a number of record firsts as she trains to compete in the 2012 London Olympics. The New York Times reports that Nur Suryani is the first woman to represent Malaysia in shooting—and she’s also the first pregnant woman to compete in the summer Olympics, joining only three winter Olympic competitors in the ranks of reported pregnant Olympic athletes.
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By Katie Murray On July 13, 2012 Comments (0)
For one family, watching their son compete in the Olympic games also means taking their first vacation together, all thanks to some generous folks in their community.
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By Sasha Emmons On June 26, 2012 Comments (0)Debbie Phelps’ son, swimmer Michael Phelps, is the most decorated swimmer ever, and could become the top Olympian of all time at the upcoming London games. So how did this school principal and single mom of three raise such an extraordinary son—and how does she feel about his swimming career coming to an end? Phelps took time out of her busy schedule to talk to us about the London games, her emotional reactions on TV, and Ask, Listen, Learn, the Century Council’s new program to get parents and kids talking about underage drinking.
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By On June 18, 2012 Comments (0)We spoke with Olympic gold medalist Dara Torres about how she balances her 6-year-old daughter, and being an Olympic swimmer. Here, she tells us about what she makes for dinner, how to raise a child that likes to swim, and some of her parenting struggles.
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By Elina at Parenting.com and Therese at Parenting On June 5, 2012 Comments (0)Parenting.com spoke with Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones about his journey from nearly drowning to winning the Olympic gold. Here, he talks about giving back to the community by promoting water safety for all with the Make a Splash initiative.
