Michelle Obama has since spoken publicly about her decision to not attend certain events she may be expected at as a former first lady, explaining that for the first time in her life, with her two daughters grown and her husband out of public office, she feels free to make decisions for herself.

Michelle Obama has spoken out about a parenting hack she and husband Barack Obama use on their daughters. During Wednesday's episode of IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson —a podcast she co-hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson —the former first lady said they use a tactic called "the attractive nuisance."