Our kids didn't do this to themselves. They don't decide the sugar content in soda or the advertising content of a television show. Kids don't choose what's served to them for lunch at school, and shouldn't be deciding what's served to them for dinner at home. And they don't decide whether there's time in the day or room in the budget to learn about healthy eating or to spend time playing outside.
Michelle ObamaKids, everybody can get behind. It's a bipartisan thing. We care about our kids' health. But the truth is, it's very important for us to talk to parents, in particular mothers, because it's really our self-esteem, it's our initiative.
Michelle ObamaYou can be a good mom and still work out, get your rest, have a career - or not. My mother encouraged me to find that balance.
Michelle ObamaThe physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake. This isnโt the kind of problem that can be solved overnight, but with everyone working together, it can be solved. So, letโs move.
Michelle Obama