Congratulations Gabby Douglas! 2012 London Olympic Games Women's All Around Gold Medalist

With the support of her loved ones, coach and Iowa host family, 16 year old Gabby has become the first African American female in Olympic history to win the Women's All Around Gold Medal.

I had to share this touching commercial by Proctor & Gamble. Natalie Hawkins, Gabby's Mom, shares her family's journey to realize her daughters goals in pursuit of the gold! 

Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc please, please, please LISTEN to the dreams of the young people in your life! Nurture their potential, encourage excellence and love them along their journey. The dream CAN be realized :-) #YourChildIsAChampion Check out the moving piece below.

Being a Mom can be tough across the globe, but it's worth it! Thank you P&G for this tearjerker commercial.

I've said many times that being a Mom is the hardest, yet most rewarding job on the planet. This P&G commercial about Olympic hopefuls and their Mothers is a sweet testament to the care and sacrifice of parenting. I had to share it as a reminder that though some days may be tough, it's worth it. Champion children have had Moms and Dads that cultivated their greatness - it's universal law. To my readers across the globe have a great day and be encouraged!