Tell Weetabix what makes your child a champion - a year’s supply of Weetabix, a Weetabix tin and crockery worth £250 to be won NOW CLOSED

[AngelieMumsnet]

As part of their How to Grow a Champion campaign – an inspirational series of films for Britain’s mums that highlights the essential role that good nutrition and healthy food played within the young lives of Britain's sporting elite, Weetabix have asked us to find out about Mumsnetters' favourite moments from their DCs' childhood.

Here's what Weetabix have to say: "When we made our How to Grow a Champion films it was great to hear mums of three of Britain’s sporting champions say they made breakfast such a priority for their children. It was also lovely to hear them reminisce about some of their favourite moments from when their famous children were growing up. One of the best ways all mums (and dads) can support their little champions is to set a good example when it comes to eating well as good habits developed in childhood last a lifetime. Parents should be encouraging their children to eat breakfast every day as it helps provides the energy little ones need to be physically active, learn and grow.”

You can have a look at one of their How to Grow a Champion videos below:

So, were there any moments where you've felt like your DC was a champion? Every child has many different milestones and achievements but which ones made you glow with pride?

Whatever your favourite moments are, Weetabix would love to hear them.

Everyone who posts on this thread will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will receive a year’s supply of Weetabix, an iconic Weetabix tin to keep it in and some stylish Emma Bridgewater melamine crockery.

Please note your comments may be included on Weetabix's social media channels, and possibly elsewhere, so please only post if you're comfortable with this.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

PS - The views expressed here are those of individual members of the Mumsnet community and do not necessarily reflect the views of Weetabix
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[notnagging]

I work in a referral unit for children that can't go to mainstream school. When I get to work at 8.30 it's nice to see kids sitting around the table having breakfast together. These kids come from difficult homes, sometimes their parents aren't around or are not good role models. They are champions because despite everyone else giving up on them, they are resilient and determined to try and make a success of their lives.

[charliechinuk]

I think my three year old daughter is a champion because she is such a lovely girl who has had to deal with a lot in the past year. I had a difficult pregnancy with my 10 week old boy so she had to deal with that a bit, then of course the birth of her brother. Then when he was two and a half weeks old, I ended up in hospital with jaundice and liver damage due to gallstones. I have been in and out of hospital since due to procedures and gallstone attacks and she has taken it all in her stride. Of course she has got upset when I have had to go in but she is such a brave girl. I am having my gallbladder out on the 10th December and hopefully that will be the end of it! I can't wait to give my little girl the best time ever afterwards!

[beautifulgirls]

My DD is a champion for surviving septicaemia when she was just 19 months old, spending 10 scary days in intensive care, needing dialysis for failing kidneys that thankfully later recovered and for learning to walk all over again after having half of her foot amputated due to blood supply issue linked to her illness. Right now she is 4 years old and does everything her older sisters do. Nothing stops her - scooting, running, cycling and climbing on everything. I am so proud of her for just being herself and never complaining. She loves a Weetabix every morning!

[Snoozie101]

My DS eats 3 weetabix everyday, which sets him up nicely for his walk to school. He was a champion in my eyes when he volunteered for the inter school x-country. he ran all the way and finished with a huge smile and plans to do it again next year! He finished waaay behind the leaders but that didn't matter.

[Hopezibah]

When my son finally learnt to swim after 9 years of lessons!! He struggles with his coordination and so it was a pretty big breakthrough for him.

It was the same for riding a bike. It was only when his little brother started to ride without stabilisers that we was able to have a go (much older than his peers were though). I'll never forget the day he finally mastered it and his little brother was running behind him shouting "He's doing it - He's really doing it!!!" We were all so excited.

[MTBMummy]

Not a typical champion moment, but my mum passed away last year when DD was 3, we told her everything about how cancer had made her sick and had eventually died. A month or so later I was having a bad day and she cam up and hugged me, asked me if I was sad because my mum had died and said "it's ok to cry, we still love her and she watches us every day" not sure when my 3 year old became so wise, but she was my champion.

[sfancy]

My DS has had considerable difficulties with his reading and writing. Despite this, he continues to try so hard. I have had to take him out of clubs in order to give him extra help for an hour a day and he has never complained and always tries so hard even though I know that it is so difficult for him because he is only 5. What makes him a champion is that he never gives up.

[blueshoes]

D can fart on demand. Dd is kind and nurturing.

We love Weetabix. It is the one of the few healthy cereals I can get them to eat in the mornings, though they will ask for sugar to be sprinkled on top.

[Babycarmen]

My DD is definitely a champion! She has 2 weetabix every single morning and is full of beans all day. She helps keep me happy when we have been going through some hard times recently, she just smiles and takes it all in her stride!

[kateandme]

everyday is a miracle.i was told id never be allowed the miracle of a child after over half a life with a destructive illness.so just hearing that breath every day makes me proud.

[unadulterateddad]

My DS proud moment was when he lent his tracksuit to another child at school so that they could compete in the competition as well so they wouldn't feel left out.

I could not have been prouder if he had won..

[madhairday]

My dd makes me very proud. I have a chronic illness and she does so much for me with no complaint. She is also dyspraxic and has struggled with sport, been bullied at school for being so un co-ordinated etc, so I am very proud that she has taken up cross country running and has persevered to do really well in it. One moment was half way through a muddy race her trainer came off, she picked it up and kept running over stones and all to the end, where she came about half way back. She has that go getting attitude to everything she does and will give anything a go despite physical difficulties.

Oh and she loves Weetabix ;)

[ToysRLuv]

DS (4) resisted trying both his scooter and his bike (said it was too hard), until literally some weeks ago when he suddenly picked up his scooter and "got it" in less than 10 mins. Then, on another day, he decided to get on his bike, and off he went..

He is like this with a lot of things. Will put off trying something until he is good and ready (even if neighbour's kid has been riding her scooter from 18 months) - then master it in a matter of minutes. This is sometimes a very frustrating trait, but on the other hand it is quite astonishing how fast he gets things when he wants to. A "champion" on his individual schedule, I guess

[ToysRLuv]

Oh, and DS loves Weetabix. Dry, straight out of the packet. It makes a terrible mess

[JugglingFromHereToThere]

My DS is a champion because before he left primary he was already a black belt in karate, and had his grade 5 in trumpet and music theory.
But it's the little things that you remember most isn't it, like him dressing up as a donkey to gallop along the church aisles to my favourite Christmas song, Little Donkey - or how he'd come in to see us every morning with a new off the wall question. I loved hearing what his opening line would be each day!
And best of all of course he's always been the most cuddly boy ever
He's always had either weetabix or shreddies for breakfast - I don't allow anything with too much sugar for breakfast, as I think a healthy start to the day is important - with lots of milk though, DS insists on that!

[abbeynationall]

When pushing the buggy up the hill one day and ds (4) feeling sorry for me goes "Mummy, are your axles aching like Thomas? "
When he announces his thirst with "am boiling like a pan"
When he woke up one morning and asked me with a straight face "Mummy, when are we going back to BRITLAND?" I refuse to correct him
He makes me laugh with his originality but the moments that have stood out for me were when he came home with a certificate for being courteous and also when he read the words 'blog of the day' on MN

Oh, and he's weetabix mad, I think it tastes hay but that is his staple breakfast and won't have anything else .

[abbeynationall]

like hay ! grr

[defineme]

Ds1 is an absolute champion: life has dealt him duff cards with his special needs, but he keeps on keeping on every bloody day. He has just had Weetabix for his supper.

My Dtwins are champions for the same reason: their unfailing vim, enthusiasm, energy and joy in life. When I'm exhausted with all that life throws at us, they save the day time and time again.

My family is a brilliant team and they all deserve a medal.

[jenniferturkington]

Ds is a champion. As school councillor he was given the very important job of showing prospective parents around the school. The first thing he decided to show all of them was his sister in reception class
He is six by the way and loves weetabix!

[LittleTownOfBOOTHSlehem]

My DS loves Weetabix, we go through flavour phases, it's currently golden syrup. DS (3 1/2yrs) wants to be a champion at everything, asking 'am I the winner mummy?' Every meal is even an event to win and he and his younger sister have Weetabix eating contests! He is desperate to be crowned the champion! He usually is to his delight

[Vijac]

My son loves weetabix too! Would happily have it for every meal. He is always a champion ;))! But especially when he is so thoughtful towards other toddlers when they hurt themselves. Also, he is a champion in his memory, he is constantly astounding me!

[knightonian]

Wheetabix is the cereal of champions!

It keeps you full when others are just full of air.

Passed from generation to generation, from my grandmother eating throughout her life with hot milk to me having it for tea as a student.

It has so many memories and helped me enthuse about music and books.

Collecting tokens for mystery books or queen stickers.

It will def be my daughters cereal of choice if I can influence it!!

[RedKites]

My DS1 is a champion because he is the loudest, most enthusiastic (and even vaguely tuneful) singer at the toddler group we go to. He is also very keen on breakfast in general and 'bix' in particular.

My DS2 is a champion climber. He is only 13mo but has worked out how to move stools/ride-ons/whatever he can find so he can climb on the coffee table, sofa or whatever is going to scare me the most!

[AnneEyhtMeyer]

DD loves her Weetabix - she won't even try anything else. She has it every morning.

Anyway, DD is a champion in my eyes because she always tries her very best and encourages others to do so. She cheers as much when her friends win as she does when she wins. She also makes me smile and laugh every day.

[WowOoo]

My ds who is 4 had a champion moment this morning in the school yard.
He's been bullied a bit by an older boy. I've been telling him not to hit back as he'll only get himself in trouble. I've also been giving him ideas for what to say to try to stop it.

I watched him get pushed to the ground and then yell in the boy's face 'I do not like that. That is not a kind way to behave. Leave me alone.'
It would have been easy to whack him back, but it made me very proud that he's been listening to me and that he's learning to cope with the school playground a bit better.