Yes, I sent my tween off to school without mitts today. I could’ve pushed, raised my voice, or pulled the classic: “You need your gloves on!” But honestly? Some things they just need to figure out for themselves. He’s a preteen figuring life out. And I’m a mom of a preteen figuring my life out right alongside him. And in the end? He made it to school on time, warm enough, and happy after a brisk winter walk. Win–win! ❄️🤍 Here’s your reminder that you don’t have to get it perfect to be doing a g

I had so much fun joining Alex Cooper on Call Her Daddy to talk about my new book, The Look. We talked about how media shapes expectations for how women should look and act—and the pressure placed on us to meet them. We also discussed the beauty and strength that come with aging and why it's so important to empower the next generation. It was such a lively and deep conversation, so I hope you’ll check it out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CGYpWS4a6E | Michelle Obama

214K views · 2.2K reactions | SURPRISE! Before her sold-out book tour at Barclays Center, Michelle Obama surprised around 2 dozen NYC teen girls -- and even shared lunch with them: https://7ny.tv/2RqNRUd | ABC7NY | Facebook