7 Lessons Your Kids Can Learn from Olympic Athletes

I live for moments like the Summer Olympics, when millions can just revel in the inspiration set forth by the athletes that have trained all their lives for this competition. This year I watched the trials with my children and had the opportunity to interview a few of the competing athletes, which made me realize how much we can all learn from these amazing men and women. Here are 7 lessons your kids can learn from Olympic athletes. - By Jeannette Kaplun

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No matter how hard the fall, you can get up
When Nastia Liukin fell literally flat on her face at this year's gymnastics trials, she could have burst into tears, called a paramedic, or simply walked off the mat. Instead, she got up, dusted her hands once again and resumed her routine. She might have lost a spot on the 2012 Gymnastics Olympic Team, but she got a standing ovation and kept her dignity throughout.
Photo by: Jeannette Kaplun
No matter how hard the fall, you can get up
When Nastia Liukin fell literally flat on her face at this year's gymnastics trials, she could have burst into tears, called a paramedic, or simply walked off the mat. Instead, she got up, dusted her hands once again and resumed her routine. She might have lost a spot on the 2012 Gymnastics Olympic Team, but she got a standing ovation and kept her dignity throughout.

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