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Debbie Phelps BiographyDebbie Phelps Biography - Michael Phelps mother, Debbie Phelps, became a celebrity herself during the Beijing Olympics. Her enthusiasm and pure excitement over her son's achievements were a pure joyto watch on national television. It was heart warming and so touching to see a parent be amazed at her little water boy.Debbie became so much apart of Michael Phelps victories during the games. Her face was flashed across the screen more than some Olympians! In fact, Johnson Baby deemed Debbie Phelps as, "Mom ofThe Olympic Games." Johnson donated money to charity in her name too. Are you curious as to how this single mother raised such an ambitious boy? Single MOMWhen Michael was 9 years old Debbie Phelps separated from his father, Frank. On her own, she raised three beautiful kids. There is Hilary age 30, Whitney age 28, and Michael age 22. She knew that shecould ethier focus on raising her children or focus on her happiness and finding a significant other. She chose to focus on her children and give them the full attention and love that was needed toraise them. I think this is very commendable of someone to do.Her son Michael stood out from the other two girls as far as energy goes. He was diagnosed with ADHD and she was told numerous times that he did not like to sit still. Taking his diagnosis sheknew that she needed to expend some of that extra energy. She channeled it into swimming and away he went. Debbie turning to the pool as an outlet for her child was the best decision she couldhave made for him. She took the positive side of the diagnosis and went with it instead of trying to make him sit still! She felt like swimming was wondering in helping her children make short and long term goals. Also about learning how to persevere and to be dedicated to something. Something Debbie Davisson Phelpsknows a lot about. Interviews and Contracts!Debbie Phelps is now 57 years old and is a middle school principal. Her school, Windsor Mill, welcomed her back for the fall semester! I'm sure she had tons of people waiting for her to come back totell some exciting stories.She is doing several interviews and even signing her own endorsements. She has signed a deal with Chico's which Debbie felt very comfortable with. She flashed Chico's clothes all throughoutthe Olympics. Chico's even made a "Debbie Phelps Collection," that is available to purchase. Her most recent interview with Momtourage was very revealing about her raising her children. She stated that her mother taught her strength and compassion. Traits she has passed down to her children. Another great interviewwas the one done with Access Hollywood. She stated that her proudest moment was not seeing him win, but watching him receive the gold medals so humbly. Her job was keep Michael grounded and I thinkshe achieved that. We know that there is more to be written about Debbie Phelps biography that will unravel as we get to hear her speak and maybe possibly read her book! Read about the Olympic medalist Michael Phelps! | ||
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