Yes, we have another princess at our house to join our little Brielle in playtime. Sofia the First made her debut not too long ago, and her adventures can be seen each Friday morning on the Disney Channel. Sofia is a unique princess, as she teaches all your little princesses in training how to be beautiful on the inside, as well as beautiful on the outside. She has the same 3 fairies to train her as Sleeping Beauty – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather, as well as her Fairy Godfather, Bailywick. At the Royal Training Academy, they train young princess Sofia looking like a princess is not all that hard, but behaving like one must come from the heart.
Since Princess Sofia has come to live at our house, I’ve noticed that often I can correct high-strung princess-like behavior with a reminder to behave like a true princess with kindness and tenderness, as exhibited by Princess Sofia.
Miss Brielle loves her Princess Sofia doll, especially since Sofia talks!
Wearing her Magic Amulet of Avalor, a gift from the King, Sofia can understand and talk with animals. Her 3 best animal friends are: Clover the Rabbit, Mia the Bluebird and Robin the Robin. When little girls bring each animal close to Sofia’s amulet, it glows and Sofia can talk to each of her beloved little animal friends and get unique responses in return.
With Sofia, your little girl will learn the valuable lessons of Kindness, Generosity, Loyalty, Honesty and Grace – truly qualities that seem to be in short supply these days. Of course, a true princess legend is not complete without a few complications. In Sofia’s case it’s the evil sorcerer, Cedric, who covets the amulet and seeks to make it his own, thereby taking over the kingdom.
Start your little princess on the enchanted road with Princess Sofia. Our little princess is truly enchanted with her Princess Sofia.
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Kristin G says
I am trying to instill in my young one that she can accomplish anything without being provocative.
Lucy says
I try to instill kindness, compassion and politeness.
Susan Kelly says
I hope my little girl grows up to be compassionate & full of passion!
Angela says
I want my girls to know that they can do anything their heart desires. I want them to be independent and driven.
jessica hager says
kindness and respect.
Maralea says
Politeness and being kind to everyone
Erin Eyster says
My daughter loves Sofia! She would be thrilled to have a doll!
Hope says
I want to instill the confidence to believe in herself and that beauty is within
Jenn McClearn says
I want my daughter to know that there is more to life tan being pretty and dressing up and that she can do anything that her brothers do 🙂
JoBeth says
I try to instill sharing and caring
Heather says
To never make fun of anyone regardless of how they look act speak etc
Stephanie Shields says
We are instill that we love everyone for who they are…and to treat others as you want to be treated
Lindsay says
Compassionate, caring, friendly
marci says
kindness to others, no bullying
Linda Reece Wyman says
I want to teach my grand daughter to be a young lady and to respect herself and her body.
Colleen Fuller says
To be kind and respectful to others!
Misty says
Both my daughters love Sophia and I love the messages she passes along! Great role model for little girls!
Katrina J says
We are trying to instill honesty, confidence, and kindness.
Abby says
I love Sofia for being brave and caring. She is my daughter’s favorite princess!
Laura says
I want to instill that we have to nice to everyone
Kimberly Schotz says
I am hoping to instill honesty, confidence, empathy, service.
Lisa Friesen says
I want my grand daughter to grow up confident in herself. I also want her to learn to be compassionate toward others and to always try to be as kind and nice to others as she possibly can
Sky Yetter says
I want my girls to grow up to kind, compassionate, strong, and independent!
Rose says
We are trying to instill kindness, compassion and patience in our five-year old daughter. The patience part doesn’t always happen though! 🙂
amy pugmire says
I want my daughter to be kind loving and respect herself and others! I want her to always thing of others and appreciate the small things
Melissa says
I think self-worth and self-confidence are traits I’d love to see in my daughters. Being pretty and popular are great. But you have to like yourself first. I think Sofia is good with that.
Nyeasia Pippin says
That she is beautiful no matter what and to not let anyone change who she is meant to be!
Janelle Lutgen says
Discipline
Lee says
I a trying to instill into Kera that she can do and be whatever she wants as long as she tries hard and is friendly and respectful to those around her.
shawna mason says
be yourself
Kelly Ratliff says
If nothing else, I want my children to be loving and caring.
Shae H. says
Confidence & kindness!
bridget says
my lady is 2 and a only child. We are working on patience and taking turns/sharing.
cindy luke montiel says
Kindness, patience, compassion, and self confidence to name a few. And we love Sophia.
Jackie says
Im teaching my girls how to be proper and well mannered. How to be tidy and overall little lady’s.. They are currenty 3 & almost 2, and my girls will not leave the kitchen table until they clean up their mess, wipe their hands and little faces and pllace their dishes in the sink, every morning they pick out their clothes (big sis helps little sis) and they dress themselves (of course mama lends a hand when needed). My girls know how to say please and thank you, and are very curteous. I dislike when children (6+ in age) are so messy and incnsiderate., it drives me crazy! I know kids get messy, mine do too.. But they know when and where its time to be messy.. Like painting and playing outside, thats inevitabe.. But they clean themselves up before going to another activity. And of course i am always near to help them and encourage them to clean up.. It comes down to how we raise them.. I have girls, and wnt them to be proper and little lady’s.. Just like my mother raised me!
Jennifer Kinch says
I will let my little girl know that she can do anything she wants to do and not to depend on anybody but herself. Independence!
Amanda says
Ladylike manners!
Pietra C says
I’m trying to instill compassion, good manners, responsibility, honesty and confidence in my daughter.
Tanya Stark Beakes says
I am trying to instill Self Respect.
Sherra O says
I try to teach my nieces that beauty is about the person on the inside, not the size clothing or the color hair on the outside. God created us all individually and sees our beauty in our uniqueness.
Marcela K. says
I’m trying to instill in my kids is respect for those whom are different, be honest to yourself and others, lying is worse then just telling the truth, and family always comes first.
rose W says
Trust in God and He will never steer you wrong.
Jennifer Marlow says
I grew up in a home that was not affectionate and every one of us three kids (my siblings and i) have very low self esteem. I have a 3 year old daughter and i am constantly showering her with affection, telling her how beautiful, kind, and smart and funny she is and teaching her that there is NOTHING that she cannot do. The possibilities are endless and i am always honest with her. I think the most important thing she will learn from me is to be respectful of herself and others and NEVER bully or torment other people, and a simple smile, please and thanks and manners goes a long way.
Emily Lyon says
That is fantastic that you are taking what didn’t work in your childhood, and making it better for your children Jennifer! I commend you!
Tammy Salehi says
I want to instill self control,honesty,purity and a good work ethic.
Valerie Schnarr says
Two traits are purity and honesty
Heather Roberts says
I’m working very hard to instill, kindness, caring, compassion, honesty, trust, and drive in my daughter.
Jenn says
I want to teach my daughter kindness, honesty, respect, and to be helpful to others.
Becky says
I want my daughter to have empathy and be kind 🙂
Peggy L. says
My 3 year old daughter is already a caring, compassionate little lady. I wan’t to install confidence , independence to do things on her own and also the patience and strength to deal with everything life throws at her. Things I am still learning today. I want her to learn them far before I did.
autumn kelly says
I like for my granddaughters to have manners.
Judy Dailey says
I try to instill love, respect of others, and enjoy your childhood to my grandkids.
Shelley Drady Enright says
I have four girls and I am trying to instill compassion, self confidence, kindness, faith & respect for themselves and others.
Carol Yemola says
Honesty and respect.
Lulu says
I am trying to instill politeness, value of sharing and value of family
Karen M says
Love yourself, no matter what.
marie channing says
honesty….respect….most important of many
Stephanie Nichole says
Confidence, accountability, responsibility, work ethic and compassion.
Mary O'Neal says
I want my daughter to be Honest and to all ways be herself no matter what!
Danielle L Todd says
Patience, kindness, confidence, and conviction
sylvia says
To love everyone. Family is the most important thing we have and to cherish it.
Nancy L. Bowen says
I am trying to instill kindness and thinking of others in our little one and that she doesn’t always come first. She loves the Disney princesses. Rapunzel is her favorite, but Sophia is getting right up there! Thanks for the opportunity!
Kiki Bacaro says
I would like my grandchildren to be kind, compassionate and to have integrity.
Lisa Hutcheson says
Balance, kindness, compassion, honesty, respect, and integrity. We are doing the same for my son, as well. 🙂
Amber says
We are currently working on sharing and kindness. As she gets older we’ll work on respect, both for herself and for others.
Deb Yeates says
I’m trying to instill kindness, compassion and positive leadership in my daughter.
Heather Stokes says
I want me daughters to be independent, sincere, and caring.
Christy Riley says
I want to instill confidence in my daughter. And have her always be true to herself 🙂
linda smith says
To be kind to everyone, but to stand your ground and not let people walk over you. To stand up to what you believe in.
Jennifer H says
Confidence! Not only in herself, but God. It’s the only way to live.
Gina H. says
Good manners, kindness & most important a trust & belief in Jesus.
Amanda Tolles says
I’m trying to instill confidence and determination to do whatever she sets her mind to.
karen says
Im trying to instill them to be confident in what they do and who they are but to not bring others down
Kris Garvey says
Independence, kindness, strength, bravery!
ioana c. says
i want her to be nice to others , honest , polite
Nicole Martinez says
My wish is that we properly SHOW and teach our daughter gentleness, to show Kindness to others, confidence in herself, and a love of learning!
Kimberly Turner says
My 5 year old is very caring and loves helping others. I hope she will continue to keep that up as she gets older. I also want her to be independent and successful.
Shelby M says
I always want my girls to be compassionate towards other, kind, helpful, and strong. I want them to be good friends and most of all I want them to be confident and know their own self worth.
Janell says
My granddaughter’s would love this Sofia doll – but there could be some fighting over it!
Jennifer Fritcher says
Kindness and confidence =)
Janell says
I am instilling in my granddaughter’s confidence, a good sense of humor and that they should always apply the golden rule.
lilly burkhart says
A since of self worth!
Tamika Freeman says
honesty and respect
vicki carter says
To be kind and care for others.Give everyone a chance.
Lorrene B says
Kindness and compassion are two of the greatest quality any one can have. Self confidence, very important to teach a childrem to believe in themselves.
Nicole Balogh says
Kindness, compassion, respect, and honesty
Jennifer says
I want my little girl to always treat others the way she wants to be treated.
Gloria Walshver says
My little girls are married with children of their own I always instilled in them to be kind to others and help the less fortunate.
T.h.Ransom says
Honesty, Love, Compassion for others
Deb E says
Stand up for what they believe in and don’t back down under pressure. I try to install Christian values in my girls.
Dana L says
I’m trying to instill Christian values, self esteem and all the other traits that Sofia portrays.
Shelley Travis says
I try to instill compassion, generosity, honesty and responsibility, and to follow her heart.
D SCHMIDT says
I do not have daughters but I am trying to install honesty, integrity, kindness and compassion into my sons.
Genevieve C says
Honesty, self-esteem and integrity
Rachel V says
Kindness, compassion, friend to all
Nicole Lancaster says
I try to instill good manners, kindness, honesty, and being open to everyone’s differences in my girls.
Stephanie says
kindness
Jenny says
Kindness
Rebecca Parsons says
Being strong and independent!
Anne Henderson says
I’m trying to instill both confidence and kindness in my daughter.
Stacey A. says
I’M TRYING TO INSTILL THE KNOWLEDGE THAT SHE CAN BE ANYTHING SHE WANTS TO BE!!!
Wendy Owen says
Lady like behavior is at at the top of the list, honesty, respect, kindness
christina moore says
I want my granddaughters to show kindness and respect to all people
Lisa Sheldon says
I want my granddaughters to treat other girls they way they would want to be treated.
Julie Lynn Bickham says
To be a leader not a follower.
Mami2jcn says
Confidence and diligence.
Lisa Hollinger Barto says
Be Kind and loving
marian boll says
Being kind and honest and understanding of everyone’s feelings
Heather says
I want my daughter to be confident and kind, patient and driven.
Monique Rizzo says
Kindness,compassion and self worth.
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Michelle says
Compassion, kindness, and strength. Little girls need to know that it is okay to be whoever they are.
Becky K says
I’m trying to teach my girls to understand that sometimes other kids just have a bad day or are scared, tired, upset. With school starting, and my oldest in kindergarten, we are having lots of new conversations on how we can love others. Even when they are ‘unlovely’.
Tammy says
Self Esteem is so important!
Susan Chester says
Love of science and self confidence are values I try to instill.
Kellie Conklin says
I try to teach the girls I watch to believe they are smart, to be their own person, and to be genuinely nice and a friend to all!
Elizabeth T says
I hope to instill in my girls that their beauty is from the inside.
Dianna Thomas says
Respect for others– kindness==giving–they are so important
Stephanie Larison says
I’m trying to instill compassion and a good level of self esteem.
Tina Demarco says
to always be polite and respectful of others
Jill Myrick says
I am hoping to instill humility, kindness and a independence in herself.
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Daniel M says
kindness, polite and independence
Brooke R. says
Honesty, kindness and compassion
Gloria S says
I want to instill kindness, confidence, self-confidence in my granddaughter.
Laurie Emerson says
I am trying to instill confidence that she can do anything a boy can do and the possibility of what she can be are limitless. I am also instilling honesty, kindness, compassion and forgiveness.
Kimberly Bauer says
Manners and self worth.
Misty Guye says
Self respect, I believe, is the greatest character trait a little girl can be shown. With self respect, a little girl will grow up to accept no less than what she deserves. I pray that I can show this character trait to my future stepdaughters through my example.
Paula Tavernie says
I am trying to instill Confidence and to respect others!
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Jessie Danforth says
I am trying to instill politeness, sharing and modesty in my little girl. She is disabled and is judged by other children and adults, I am trying to teach her to be kind to everyone, no matter what the situation is and to not judge others.
Sand says
To be honest, loyal, sincere and kind.
Dawn Sterner says
To treat others how you want to be treated & to love yourself!
Cristina C. says
To be nice to everyone and always respect yourself and others around you.
Nikki Lynn Hanna says
My husband and I are trying to install honesty, loving, compassion and self confidence in our 5 year old daughter
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