As a mom, I know it is my responsibility, and no one else's, to raise my kids. But we have to ask ourselves, what does it mean when so many parents are finding their best efforts undermined by an avalanche of advertisements aimed at our kids. Michelle Obama advertisementaimavalanche share on social
When I get up and work out, I'm working out just as much for my girls as I am for me, because I want them to see a mother who loves them dearly, who invests in them, but who also invests in herself. It's just as much about letting them know as young women that it is okay to put yourself a little higher on your priority list. Michelle Obama dearlygirlhigh share on social
Fortunately, we have help from the media. I have to say this: I'm very grateful for the support and kindness that we've gotten. People have respected their privacy and in that way, I think, you know, no matter what people may feel about my husband's policies or what have you, they care about children and that's been good to see. Michelle Obama carechildfeel share on social
I love that we can trust Barack to do what he says he's going to do, even when it's hard - especially when it's hard. Michelle Obama barackhardlove Change image and share on social
Although the circumstances of our lives may seem very disengaged, with me standing here as the First Lady of the United States of America and you just getting through school, I want you to know we have very much in common. For nothing in my life ever would have predicted that I would be standing here as the first African-American First Lady. Michelle Obama africanamericaamerican share on social
I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are. Michelle Obama changefirsthandhave Change image and share on social
I've seen how the issues that come across a president's desk are always the hard ones - the problems where no amount of data or numbers will get you to the right answer. Michelle Obama amountanswerdatum Change image and share on social
Another suggestion is to cook a meal, maybe not every night, but a couple more times a week than you usually do. That way you have leftovers, and you take your lunch to work. Michelle Obama cookcoupleleftover Change image and share on social
You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own. Michelle Obama comfortablecontagiouscourage share on social
We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own 'to do' list. Michelle Obama highjoblist Change image and share on social