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Debbie has over four decades of experience as an educator. A single mother, she raised her three children, Hilary, Whitney, and Michael, all on her own. As an experienced educator, Mrs. Phelps put Michael into a routine at school and home. But, had to face the struggles of having a kid with ADHD.

Deborah Phelps took extra care of his son Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps is one of the famous athletes who suffer from this condition. Debbie knew of the struggles involved in dealing with a hyperactive child. In an interview, Debbie told how she helped him stay focused in school.

What Debbie said on it


“Michael received his ADHD diagnosis when he was young, and he was on medication up through middle school,”

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“He came to me and told me he didn’t want to take it anymore because he was getting peer pressure about it,”

Debbie concluded

“I would go to the class and talk to the teachers; I would be his strongest advocate in his school. They were like, ‘Michael won’t sit down’ and I would say put him in the back of the room. They would say, ‘I can’t put him back there’ and I would say ‘Yes, you can!”

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