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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Photo by: The Official USA Swimming Fan Page
Competition is not a dirty word
Not only can it push you to be better, it can inspire you to do more and achieve what others thought was impossible. Not only can you see it in gymnastics, but also in the swimming competitions. Watching Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte race against each other is awe-inspiring every single time and I'm sure it pushes them to swim as fast as they can humanly can.
Photo by: The Official USA Swimming Fan Page
Competition is not a dirty word
Not only can it push you to be better, it can inspire you to do more and achieve what others thought was impossible. Not only can you see it in gymnastics, but also in the swimming competitions. Watching Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte race against each other is awe-inspiring every single time and I'm sure it pushes them to swim as fast as they can humanly can.

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