The Princess Problem: Guiding Our Girls Through the Princess-Obsessed Years

by Rebecca Hains

Book Overview

How to Raise Empowered Girls in a Princess World

It's no secret that little girls love princesses, but behind the twirly dresses and glittery crowns sits a powerful marketing machine, delivering negative stereotypes about gender, race, and beauty to young girls. So how can you protect your daughter, fight back, and offer new, less harmful options for their princess obsession?

The Princess Problem features real advice and stories from parents, educators, psychologists, children's industry insiders that will help equip our daughters to navigate the princess-saturated media landscape. With excellent research and tips to guide parents through honest conversations with their kids, The Princess Problem is the parenting resource to raising thoughful, open-minded children.

"a very insightful look at our princess culture...Parents--this is a must read " -- Brenda Chapman, Writer/Director, Disney/Pixar's BRAVE

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402294034
• ISBN13: 9781402294037
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"