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One of the many joys of parenting young children is watching them put into practice the life lessons and principles I’ve modeled and instilled within them. Just recently, mi hija showed her brother kindness by giving away some of her prize tokens at our local kids’ entertainment center because she noticed he was sad that he had gone through them so quickly. So often mis hijos surprise me, reminding me that nearly every situation can be transformed into a teachable moment.
We’ve been watching Disney’s Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast together, which was just released on Disney Movies Anywhere and Blu-ray. It’s simple but paramount lesson about looking past outward appearances resonated deeply with our familia. So many of my own friendships arose out of initial perceived differences, and had we not looked beyond them, we would have missed out on the incredible solidarity we share today.
In the latest Tinker Bell film series, animal fairy Fawn befriends a towering yet mysterious creature known as the Neverbeast. Convinced the Neverbeast is a menace, the Scout Fairies set out to capture him before Pixie Hollow is destroyed. Not one to follow the rules, Fawn must take an immense risk and convince the other fairies to rescue the Neverbeast.
As mis hijos become more aware of the differences in their social circles of friends, we are having important discussions about our own culture and heritage. As we celebrate the things that make us unique, I’m encouraging mis hijos to do the same…to look at differences as an opportunity to learn something new, make a new amigo, and expand their tiny world. I also find it important to model the behaviors and attitudes I’m trying to instill within them so that acceptance, as opposed to judgment, is their initial response to diversity.
In honor of the film’s release on Disney Movies Anywhere and Blu-ray, I put together a simple Tinker Bell Easter Basket. I purchased a pretty dark brown wicker basket for just $5.98 at my local Walmart and included a copy of the film, a Tinker Bell Bracelet, a Tinker Bell Tin Box, a Tinker Bell Stationery Kit, Tinker Bell Gardening Seeds, a Tinker Bell Paddle Ball and crayons. I also included Tinker Bell Printables para mi hija. You can download them below.
To celebrate the release of Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast, I have a copy of the film to giveaway to one reader!
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It’s very easy. My kindergartener has a huge heart and is very sympathetic of others. Her best friend is a special needs child. It makes me a very proud mama.
My children are older and they have had illnesses so they never judge someone by their appearance they always go deeper to get to know people.
I always told my son to never judge a book by it’s cover. Get to know someone inside and out.
I’ve always taught my children that there is more to each person than what you see on the surface.
My kids are so young and have never thought someone was different (yet). I plan on explaining to them when they get a little older that it is ok to look different.
I teach my daughter everyone has potential to be a friend. Doesn’t matter what color, gender, or special needs they may have. She’s done great with that.